Eva and the Esperanza Academy Dance Ensemble Find Hope and Opportunity Through the Arts After 3:00 p.m. at Esperanza Academy most students have returned home after a long day of classes. The Esperanza Academy Dance Ensemble’s classroom, however, is just coming to life. Eva, one of the ensemble’s leaders, is dancing and working hard so…
Esperanza Introduces an Innovative Program for Pastors Since its inception as a missional organization, Esperanza has supported and empowered many Hispanic congregations along with their Pastors. Esperanza is now partnering with the Lilly Endowment, Inc. to begin Renovación Pastoral (Pastoral Renewal). Esperanza will provide mentoring, education and networking opportunities for Pastors new to ministry through…
Presentan la cultura afrobrasileña a la comunidad del norte de Filadelfia Son más de ocho los miembros del grupo Ologunde, el cual llega el próximo 13 de abril al Teatro Esperanza a cargar al norte de Filadelfia de danza, música y artes marciales. El conjunto brasileño, con sede en Filadelfia, “realiza un repertorio diverso que…
Philadelphia Orchestra musicians performed a Free Neighborhood Chamber Concert at Teatro Esperanza in Philadelphia, February 24, 2019
Gracias al apoyo a organizaciones locales de líderes políticos como Christine Tartaglione el norte de Filadelfia ha prosperado en los últimos años “El Barrio” de latinos en el norte de Filadelfia no siempre ha recibido la misma atención económica y social que el resto de la ciudad. Sin embargo, gracias al trabajo de varias organizaciones…
Esperanza to Host Afro-Brazilian Dance and Percussion Ensemble, Ologunde, at Teatro Esperanza FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Philadelphia, PA – April 1, 2019. Ologunde celebrates the rich Afro-Brazilian culture of Salvador, Bahia through a diverse repertoire of music, dance and martial arts. Comprised of Brazilians living in the United States and Brazil, the ensemble includes former members…
This young Philadelphia girl is a pro at playing…the harp!? 11-year-old Yatsar Matos wants to take her dazzling talents worldwide for a performance and master class in Vienna this summer! Under the guidance of her mentors and teachers, Professor Gloria Galante and Ms. Suzzette Ortiz, she has been invited to perform with the Community Harp…
“Dialogue in Three Movements,” Exploring Latino and Middle Eastern Traditions In partnership with ARTolerance, Esperanza Arts Center (EAC) presented “Day of ARTolerance,” a one-day residency at Teatro Esperanza and Esperanza Academy Charter School last Friday, March 22. The residency included interfaith poetry readings and performance workshops with Esperanza students, and a culminating multi-disciplinary evening performance…
Esperanza Chess Queens Host “Galentines Day” Open House on their way to Nationals 2019 Can you feel the GIRL POWER?! Esperanza celebrated a great Galentine’s Day extravaganza this past Thursday, March 21, and we’re SO GLAD you, our supporters were able to join us! The Esperanza Academy Chess Queens invited friends of the team to…
Creating dialogues among Latinx communities on immigration, displacement, and identity On Friday, March 15, the Kun-Yang Lin Dancers performed excerpts of their acclaimed production “Home Project – Immigrant Journeys” on the Teatro Esperanza stage. The performance was followed by a Q&A where the cast described the inspiration drawn from immigrant stories in South Philadelphia, as well…
