FLAMENCO  Learn different Palos (rhythms) of Flamenco, such as Alegrias, Tangos, and Fandangos. Cultural information and the origins of each dance form will be included in the instruction. Open Level Taught by international artist, Estefania Isabella Omaña  October 2nd at 5 pm  At Dominion Energy Center 600 East Grace Street , Suite 400 | Richmond VA 23219 (Entrance from 7th street, between Broad and Grace streets) AFRICAN CARIBBEAN Experience Caribbean rhythms and dance forms with African influences, such as mambo, cumbia, salsa, and rumba with our Artistic Director ..read more

El Teatro Pigoanza de Neiva fue testigo de un fin de semana inolvidable con la realización del VII Festival Internacional de Ballet clásico Ballerine en el Huila. Cerca de 150 bailarines de distintas partes del mundo se congregaron en la ciudad para participar en este evento, que dejó maravillados a todos los asistentes con su magia y talento. For The Full Story ..read more

Latin Ballet of Virginia is once again, please, honored, humbled, and so joyous over another successful year performing “Legend of the Poinsettia” It is our most celebrated and vibrant performance and we want to thank Antoinette Essa from Channel 6 News (WTVR) for once again capturing our essence and always supporting LBV. For the Full Story ..read more

We were very honored to be spotlighted on the Just Wish Foundation. We love what they do in promoting inspiration and support of communities and families through mentorships and scholarships. LBV is always proud to be recognized as an organization that does much the same. Thank you Henni and her JW team! Learn more about JW ..read more

She grew up dancing in Richmond. Now she leads the Latin Ballet of Virginia. By: Greg McQuade Posted at 4:05 PM, Oct 14, 2022 and last updated 9:26 AM, Oct 15, 2022 RICHMOND, Va. -- Sometimes opportunity knocks when you least expect it. But for Marisol Cristina Betancourt her moment to shine has been building for 22 years. The Richmonder is taking the reins of the Latin Ballet of Virginia (LBV). The new artistic director has been rehearsing for this role most of her life. “I was homeschooled when I was a child. I always liked going because Latin Ballet was always like my other family,” Mariso ..read more

Our dancer, Daniela Wheeler performing Flamenco We were very proud to perform at the Governor’s Mansion to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. n October 11th, 2022, Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin held a reception celebrating National Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month, featuring a beautiful performance from the Latin Ballet of Virginia. Governor Youngkin… Read More ..read more

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Join us and learn from some of our best guest performers/choreographers! Guest International Flamenco dancer from Seville, Spain, Francisco Mesa “El Nano” and Colombian renown artist Ginna Milena Pedraza will be in Richmond from October 13 - 20. Master Classes Schedule: Wednesday, October 12 at 7-8 pm Ginna Milena Pedraza - Colombian Folklore at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Monday, October 17th - 5 to 7 pm Francisco Mesa “El Nano" - FLAMENCO (Different Palos (Rhythms) Techniques). Monday, October 17th - 7-8 pm Ginna Milena Pedraza - Colombian Folklore Wednesday, October 19th ..read more

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Congratulations, Marisol! Following her vision of enriching and connecting the Richmond area communities through weaving the spirit and joy of Latinx/Hispanic dance and culture into the fabric of the Commonwealth, Ana Ines King founded the Latin Ballet of Virginia (LBV). From the beginning in 1997, Ana's "doors wide open" policy both ensured and provided broad access to dance performances and educational programs. Her commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) has created pathways in dance for many students of all ages and backgrounds. As a native of Colombia, Ana understoo ..read more