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BORINQUEN
DANCE
THEATRE, INC

To empower youth to live, share, and breathe culture while strengthening community
relationships.
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Our Mission

To cultivate high academic expectations through the discipline of dance training, cultural enrichment, work ethic, and leadership development. Our goal is to provide Latine/x and other underrepresented youth with the opportunity to explore and celebrate their cultures through the performing arts.

CLASSES

Welcome to Borinquen Dance Theatre's classes! We celebrate Latin culture through Caribbean and Modern Latin dance. Join our classes for ages 5-13 and Performing Arts Group for ages 14-23. Experience the energy of Latin dance!

AUDITIONS

Are you interested in an artistic opportunity that fosters growth and community? Look no further than BDT. We are thrilled to announce our Open Enrollment and Auditions for Summer and Fall performances.

SUPPORT

Thank you for considering a donation to Borinquen Dance Theatre. Your support is essential for providing our students with quality dance classes and performances. Together, we can inspire the next generation of dancers and make a lasting impact. Join us in nurturing creativity through dance.

GET INVOLVED

Join Borinquen Dance Theatre and support our community outreach through volunteering. We offer various opportunities, from event assistance to mentoring, for all experience levels. Make a meaningful impact while developing skills and building connections. Contact us today to get involved!

THE BEAUTY IN DANCE

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OUR STORY

Borinquen Dance Theatre was born in 1981 at the Puerto Rican Festival of Rochester, NY. Garth Fagan spontaneously announced that his former dancer, Nydia Padilla-Rodríguez, would soon be offering dance classes. Nydia did not back away from the challenge...

SIGN UP FOR AUDITIONS

Join our vibrant Performing Arts Group! To audition, you must have at least 2 years of dance experience. As a member of Borinquen’s senior performing group, you'll have the opportunity to perform at various events both in and outside the Rochester area. Don't miss your chance to shine on stage!

SIGN UP FOR CLASSES

Join our classes to celebrate Latin culture! Experience the fusion of African, Taino-Arawak, and Spanish influences in folkloric and modern Latin dance. Embrace the joy of this vibrant heritage!

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NEWS

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