The Joyce Theater Foundation Closes Out 2015-16 Season with Presentation of BALLETX

Closing out its robust and diverse 2015-2016 season of dance, The Joyce Theater Foundation (Linda Shelton, Executive Director) proudly presents BalletX, Philadelphia's premier contemporary ballet company, featuring a program of three NYC premieres from August 16 - 21.

"I am delighted to have BalletX return to The Joyce after successful engagements in 2013 and 2015," said Linda Shelton. "It is a perfect way to see this season come to a close as we prepare for another exciting year of programming beginning in September."

Since the company's founding in 2005, BalletX has expanded its repertoire with over 50 world premieres by numerous internationally renowned artists. Under the artistic direction of executive director Christine Cox, the company is committed to producing new works of the highest quality and integrity that bring to life combined visions of choreographers and dancers alike. BalletXwill present a mixed bill program featuring works by choreographers Matthew Neenan, Jorma Elo, andTrey McIntyre.

Show Me, by BalletX co-founder Matthew Neenan, incorporates quirky movements in which couples and quartets move around the stage with ease and lightness. Neenan captures the BalletX dancers' idiosyncratic personalities in new and unusual ways. Show Me had its world premiere at the 2015 Vail International Dance Festival. Next is Jorma Elo's Gran Partita featuring the music of J.S. Bach, Mozart, Monteverdi, and Alban Berg, which had its world premiere as part of BalletX's Fall Series 2014. The evening concludes with Big Ones, a new work by renowned choreographer Trey McIntyre which is set to music by Amy Winehouse and had its world premiere this past February as part of BalletX's Winter Series 2016.

Performances of BalletX will take place from August 16 - 21 at The Joyce Theater (175 Eighth Avenue at 19th Street) with the following schedule: Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30pm; Thursday and Friday at 8pm; Saturday at 2pm & 8pm; Sunday at 2pm.

Tickets range in price from $26-$56 and can be purchased at www.Joyce.org, or by calling JoyceCharge at 212-242-0800. Please note: ticket prices are subject to change. The Joyce Theater is located at 175 Eighth Avenue at 19th Street. For more information, please visit www.Joyce.org.

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