Andy Blankenbuehler, Sonya Tayeh and More Choreographers Lead 10th BC BEAT

Choreographers have been announced for the 10th BC BEAT on Monday November 9th and includes a powerful mix of Broadway veterans and emerging creatives. The lineup demonstrates an inspired and shared passion to experiment, connect, and create new work. In celebration of the 10th BC BEAT, the program grows from eight to ten choreographers to introduce Andy Blankenbuehler (Director/Choreographer THE BANDSTAND, Choreographer HAMILTON), Karine Plantadit (AFTER MIDNIGHT, MOVIN' OUT), Victor Wisehart (AN AMERICAN IN PARIS), Joseph Wiggan (Cirque du Soleil), and Danny Gardner (DAMES AT SEA) alongside five artists who have contributed to BC BEAT in the recent five years. They are Sonya Tayeh (Choreographer THE WILD PARTY, KUNG FU), Daniel J. Watts (HAMILTON, AFTER MIDNIGHT), Al Blackstone (2011 Capezio A.C.E. Award Winner), Marcos Santana (ON YOUR FEET), and creative director and producer of BC BEAT, Jennifer Jancuska.

Doors open at 7pm and guests are welcomed into Cielo (18 Little W. 12th Street) with a groove set forth by BC BEAT DJ, Justin Johnston (RENT). Expect to enjoy a drink from the full service bar, connect with choreographers and enjoy the dance floor with a cast of more than 20 Broadway performers before choreographers are introduced at 7:30pm to kick off the performances. For those who attend and contribute to BC Beat, the evening is as much about conversation as it is dance, performance and party. "Although so many of my personal dancer heroes and friends are presenting work at BC BEAT my favorite part of the event is making new friends." Al Blackstone continues, "I can't wait to have conversations with strangers that turn into friendships that could potentially turn into collaborations."

ABOUT THE EVENT

BC BEAT returns to Cielo (18 Little West 12th Street) on Monday November 9, 2015. Doors open at 7pm. Online tickets ($10) are now available through Brown Paper Tickets. Tickets at the door ($15 cash only) are not guaranteed. BC Beat is a 21 and over event.

BC BEAT has been conceived and created by Jennifer Jancuaka and is sponsored by Broadway Connection and Don Matteson of At Home in Brooklyn. The BC Beat Team includes Travis Magee as photographer, Whitney Adams as stylist, Steve Gonzalez (lighting), and Justin Johnson (sound).

Videos of all BC BEAT performances are available for viewing on the BC BEAT website and YouTube Channel.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

As a catalyst for professional development between choreographers, directors, performers and creative team members, BC BEAT provides a platform for curious and innovative theatrical choreographers to share story-driven work in an inspired environment of heightened energy and intimate support. The evening is an exciting mix of choreographed work and dance party fun where the dance floor is uniquely shared with all in attendance. The program for Monday November 9th stays true to the BC BEAT mission by introducing new work by theatrical choreographers Al Blackstone, Andy Blankenbueher, Danny Gardner, Jennifer Jancuska, Karine Plantadit, Marcos Santana, Sonya Tayeh, Daniel J. Watts, Joseph Wiggan and Victor Wisehart. Performers include Brandon Leffler, Candy Olsen, Lindsay Janisse, Matthew Steffens, Fredric Odegaard, Holly Heiser, Avery Sobczak, Adrian Lee, Francine Espiritu, Marc Cardarelli, Mary Page Nance, Jacob Melvin, Chantelle Good, Rhea Patterson, Colin Conlif, Mikey Winslow, Stephen Hanna, Skye Mattox, Nathan Keen, Eric Coles, Samantha Shafer, Taeler Cyrus, Gia Mongell, Nikki Croker, Shanna Heverly, Aleka Emerson and more. For more information, visit www.bcbeat.net.