Making change one student at a time with Eduardo Vilaro

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English - September 26, 2021 18:40 - 57 minutes - 46.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 262 ratings
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Listeners, we're back this week with Eduardo Vilaro.

Eduardo Vilaro is the Artistic Director & CEO of Ballet Hispánico (BH). He was named BH's Artistic Director in 2009, becoming only the second person to head the company since its founding in 1970, and in 2015 was also named Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Vilaro has infused Ballet Hispánico’s legacy with a bold brand of contemporary dance that reflects America’s changing cultural landscape.

During our conversation, we talked about:

Coming from Cuba as a 5 year old
Growing up in the Bronx
Figuring out he wanted to be a performer
Focusing on his ultimate goal despite the opportunities that presented themselves
The power of dance
Machismo
And so much more!

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Relevant Timestamps:

06:55 - New York in the 60s and 70s

09:08 - Going to catholic school

10:33 - Assimilation

12:49 - Machismo

14:03 - The importance of building a platform for young people

19:37 - Bullying

26:45 - Studying dance and starting his career

28:33 - The 'superhero power' of being an immigrant

31:40 - Being quieted

32:35 - A message to younger generations

36:54 - Finding family at Ballet Hispanico