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
43:42 - Being the artistic director and CEO at the same time
 
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