Journey through Latin-American dance

Ballet Hispanico is celebrating its 45th season of performing with a special children’s matinee on April 9 at the Joyce Theater.

The premier Latino dance company presents “En Familia Matinee,” featuring excerpts from “Asuka,” “Flabbergast,” “Tito on Timables,” “Sombreisimo,” “Bury Me Standing,” “Club Havana,” and an interactive production of a fun-filled journey through Latin-American dance and culture featuring Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro and Education Director AnaMaria Correa as co-hosts, and a question-and-answer with the dancers.

“En Familia Matinee,” April 9 at 2 pm; tickets range from $10 to $25.

The Joyce Theater [175 Eighth Ave. at 19th Street in Chelsea, (212) 242–0800, www.joyce.org]

Instituto Cervantes

<p><span class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Children and teenagers learn to understand and express themselves in Spanish, while improving their communication skills through a dynamic immersion program taught by NATIVE TEACHERS that combines CLASSES, ARTISTIC WORKSHOPS and FUN ACTIVITIES! All of our high-qualified teachers are native Spanish speakers who adapt the structure of the class to the needs and levels of each group while conducting the classes entirely in Spanish. We offer both Spanish Summer Camps and Regular Courses for children along the year to foster language learning and multicultural understanding.</span></p>

CK Kids

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Treehouse Shakers

<div>Treehouse Shakers&rsquo; Branching OUT After-School program is for ages 12-14. This awarded program is for young people who identify as LGBTQIA+, or are seeking to become better allies. Branching OUT centers on discovering and exploring one&rsquo;s story and identity through an intentionally artist-led format. During our community-based program, young people will explore and reflect on their own story to create a larger, more meaningful experience, while gaining self-empowerment and gathering with like-minded peers. Through the guidance of our awarded teaching artists, young people will create narratives that will be turned into podcasts, dances, songs or poetry.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Young people have the opportunity to learn new art forms, work with professional artists, while building a meaningful community.</div>