Ballet Hispánico is the country's leading Latino dance institution, and its BH2 company brings a performance, a social-dance lesson and a closing dance party to Wave Hill's Great Lawn, with the Hudson and the Palisades as the backdrop. It is a genuinely participatory afternoon rather than a sit-and-watch show. If you want a Bronx outing that gets the whole family moving, this is the one.
What to expect
Arrive at the public garden in Riverdale and settle on the Great Lawn for BH2's performance, then join a workshop on traditional Hispanic social dances before the program turns into an open dance party. All ages and experience levels join in.
Good to know
- Metro-North to Riverdale plus an uphill walk, or the Bx7 and Bx10 buses, are the usual ways in.
- The program moves indoors to Armor Hall if the weather turns.
- The Great Lawn is flat and reachable via paved paths.
- Wear shoes you can dance in.
- Registration is available through Wave Hill.
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Common questions
Do I have to pay for Fiesta on the Hudson?
The program is free with admission to the Wave Hill grounds.
Is it good for kids?
Yes, all ages and all levels of dance experience are welcome.
What if it rains?
The program moves indoors to Armor Hall.