Ballet Hispánico
Patrick Muhlen has a diverse work experience in various industries. Patrick is currently the Chief Managing Director at Ballet Hispánico starting from June 2023. Prior to this, they worked as a US-based nonprofit and performing arts consultant at Muhlen Consulting since February 2023. From March 2019 to February 2023, they served as the Managing Director at The Washington Ballet. Before that, they were the Chief Development Officer at San Diego Opera from March 2018 to March 2019. Patrick also worked as the Associate Director of Development at LA Opera from April 2017 to March 2018 and at Houston Grand Opera from July 2015 to April 2017. Patrick has previous experience in business development as a Principal and Business Development Manager at Mercer from July 2011 to June 2015. Patrick also worked in the NSW Government as Chief of Staff for Treasury and Finance from January 2004 to March 2011, and as a Senior Policy and Media Advisor from January 2004 to December 2007. Additionally, they served as the Deputy Chief of Staff in the Australian Government from January 2008 to January 2009. Patrick began their career in 1998 as the Honorary Treasurer and Honorary Secretary at the University of Sydney Union, ending in 2000.
Patrick Muhlen graduated from the University of Sydney in 1999 with a BA (Hons) in Political Science, English, Music, and Modern History. Patrick then attended the University of Technology Sydney from 2009 to 2013, where they obtained a Juris Doctor (Hons) in Law. In 2013, Patrick pursued a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at The Australian National University. Patrick also attended St Ignatius College, Riverview, but no degree or field of study information was provided.
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Ballet Hispánico
Ballet Hispánico is the nation’s renowned Latinx/e/Hispanic dance organization and one of America’s Cultural Treasures. Ballet Hispánico brings communities together to celebrate and explore Latine/x cultures through innovative dance performances, transformative dance training, and enduring community engagement experiences. Founded in 1970 by National Medal of Arts recipient, Tina Ramírez, the organization emerged during the post-civil rights movement on New York’s Upper West Side, providing a safe haven for primarily Black and Brown Latinx youth seeking artistic sanctuary during New York City’s plight in the 1970s. The need for place, both culturally and artistically, led families to find Ballet Hispánico. The focus on dance as a means to develop working artists, combined with the training, authenticity of voice, and power of representation, fueled the organization’s roots and trajectory. With its strong emphasis on dance, achievement, and public presence, the organization has flourished in its three main programs: its Company, School of Dance, and Community Arts Partnerships. The organization serves as a platform for historically omitted and overlooked artists providing them with increased capacity, voice, and affirmation. Over the past five decades, by leading with Latinx culture at the forefront of performance, education, and advocacy, Ballet Hispánico’s mission is a catalyst of change and possibility for communities throughout our nation.