Company Performance at De Cerca

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Saturday, January 31, 2026
Time TBA, VIP Reception to follow the performance
Teatro Esperanza | 4261 N 5th St. Philadelphia, PA 19140

Philadelphia Ballet in partnership with community partner Esperanza Arts Center presents De Cerca. Meaning “close” in Spanish, the 6th annual event will be an evening of intimate performances, panel, and conversation spotlighting the Latinx and Hispanic dancers of the Philadelphia Ballet on the Teatro stage.

The VIP reception invitation is extended to PB and EACP donors, program partners, business liaisons, and civic leaders that support Latin and Hispanic cultural programs in the Greater Philadelphia region. Guests and their families can join us for an intimate reception in the grand salon for refreshments, drinks and conversation with Bill Rhoads of Esperanza, Philadelphia Ballet Company dancers and more. 

Guests are welcome to join us for a post-performance reception, featuring refreshments and conversation with Philadelphia Ballet Company dancers,  in Esperanza Arts Center’s Gran Salon. Tickets to the performance may and should also be purchased below.

Tickets on sale soon! Check back for the link to purchase.

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