Saturday, January 31, 2026
3:00 PM, 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 “up close” in Spanish, the 6th annual event will be an evening of intimate performances featuring Connection choreographed by Juliano Nunes and Concerto Francaix choreographed by Charles Askegard, followed by a panel and conversation spotlighting the Latinx and Hispanic dancers of the Philadelphia Ballet on the Teatro stage.
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.
Philadelphia Ballet’s De Cerca performance is sponsored by Carolyn C. Newsom, Ph.D., with the reception to follow sponsored by Sarah and Brad Marshall.
Tickets are $15 General Admission, Free for Students and Seniors (60+)
Performance Program
Connection
Choreography Juliano Nunes
Music Ezio Bosso
Costume Design Hogan McLaughlin
Concerto Francaix
Choreography Charles Askegard
Music Jean Francaix
Costumes Jennifer Tierney
