The Hiland Theater Performances & Events
NDI New Mexico Presents: The Hiland Theater 75th Birthday Celebration
The Hiland Theater
June 28, 2025
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Join us for a day of celebration, performances, and community engagement!
- Live music and performances: Tierra del Encadado Mariachi band and Basement Films media, video and film making
- Delicious local food trucks: Chicano Dog, Sourpuss Lemonade, and The BrainFreezer
- Hands-on activities from Explora and Warehouse 505, community partners, & more!
Learn More Here!
Featuring a Special Performance: “Enchanting New Mexico: What Makes Us Unique”
A performance by NDI New Mexico’s Summer Institute and Hiland Xcel Company, honoring the vibrant spirit of New Mexico through dance, music, and the voices of our young artists.
This performance is FREE, but seating is limited and tickets are required.
June 28, 2025 | 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Doors: 1:00 p.m.
Calendar of Important Dates 2024-2025
Aug 19
After-School Classes Begin
Sept 2
Labor Day – NO CLASSES
Sept 28
Staff Performance at The Hiland Theater
Oct 5
Meet Lillian Barbeito, Teaching Artist in Residence
Oct 14
Indigenous People’s Day – NO CLASSES
Oct 21-26
Nov 26-30
Thanksgiving Break – NO CLASSES
Dec 14
Twinkle Light Parade – NO CLASSES
Dec 21
Dec 23-Jan 4
Winter Break – NO CLASSES
Jan 6
Classes resume
Jan 20
Martin Luther King Day – NO CLASSES
Feb 17
Presidents Day – NO CLASSES
Feb 28-Mar 1
Moving Stories
Mar 17-21
Spring Break Arts Camps
Mar 17-22
Spring Break – NO AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES
Mar 24
Classes resume
Apr 12
Creative Movement Classes End
Apr 17
Young Children’s Division Classes End
Apr 17
Young Children’s Division Showcase: Rhythms Around the World
Apr 18
Vernal Holiday – NO CLASSES
Apr 21-25
Rehearsal and Tech Week
Apr 25-26
Junior/Senior Divisions Showcase: Emotion: In Motion
Apr 27
Junior/Senior Divisions After-School Classes End
May 8-10 & 15-16
Albuquerque End-of-Year Event: Roots Revival
May 10
Albuquerque Gala
June 2-6
Teaching Excellence for Young Children in Albuquerque
June 2-6
Summer Classes: Arts In Motion Discovery: Dance & Circus Arts with Wise Fool
June 2-6
Summer Classes: Arts In Motion Continuum: Continuum Modern/Contemporary/Repertoire
June 9-13
Summer Classes: Early Steps: Session One
June 9-28
The Hiland Theater Summer Institute
June 16
Fall-Spring 2025-26 Registration Opens
June 16-20
Summer Classes: Early Steps: Session Two
June 19
Juneteenth/No Classes
June 23-27
Summer Classes: Early Steps: Session Three
June 27
Teen/Adult Studio Showing: 6:00 p.m.
June 28
Happy Birthday Hiland! Community Day
July 7-11
Summer Classes: Arts In Motion Discovery: Musical Theatre, Dance, & Cooking
July 7-11
Summer Classes: Arts In Motion Continuum: Continuum Ballet Intensive with Lee Wei Chao
July 11
Discovery and Continuum Show & Tell
July 14-18
Summer Classes: Arts In Motion Discovery: Hip-Hop & Filmmaking with Vault Studios
July 14-18
Summer Classes: Arts In Motion Continuum: Continuum Jazz/Hip-Hop/Contemporary
Aug 18
Fall After-School Classes Begin
Aug 18-29
Teaching Excellence® Workshop in Albuquerque