Ballet Hispánico New York announces its 56th Anniversary Gala, honoring Donald B. Verrilli, Jr., and Annabelle Lopez Ochoa. The Gala will take place on April 23, 2026.

The night begins with a cocktail reception at 5:30PM at New York City Center, W. 56th Street & 6 ½ Avenue, followed by a groundbreaking opening night performance of MUJERES: Women in Motion featuring work by three Latina choreographers – Cassi Abranches, Stephanie Martinez, and Gala Honoree Annabelle Lopez Ochoa – whose bold voices reframe Latino culture and reveal the complex, ever-evolving narratives of our time. The evening continues at The Plaza Hotel, 768 Fifth Avenue with tributes, dinner, and dancing, with performances by students of The Ballet Hispánico School and music from the three-time GRAMMY Award winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra. For more information and to reserve a seat, please visit https://www.ballethispanico.org/support/events/2026-gala.