Latin Ballet of Virginia
Performing ArtsVirginia, United States2-10 Employees
The Latin Ballet of Virginia is a professional dance company and school founded in 1997 in Richmond, Virginia, with a focus on multicultural and Hispanic/Latin American dance traditions. It operates as a performing arts organization that teaches and presents dance programs to a diverse community, aiming to increase access to the arts for low-income families while offering culturally varied performances and classes. Based in Richmond, the company conducts tours within Virginia and at select venues in North and South America, blending forms from flamenco and tango to classical ballet and modern dance to portray Hispanic cultural stories. With a mission centered on education, diversity, and accessibility, LBV seeks to prepare at-risk Hispanic and minority children for community success and to broaden the reach of its professional performances and educational initiatives. The organization is a 501(c)(3) entity that positions itself as central Virginia’s pre-eminent Hispanic dance company, operating within the broader performing arts field. A recent development noted is ongoing work on new routines for upcoming performances.