Dance Theatre in Westchester, Nai-Ni Chen Dance, Moscow City Ballet and More Set for Brooklyn Center's 2014-15 World Dance Series

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College has announced its 2014-15 60th Anniversary World Dance series.

Since the inception of the dance series in 1966, more than 175 regional, national and international companies have premiered new works as a part of this series. This year's lineup includes Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana's The Soul of Flamenco, Nai-Ni Chin Dance Company performing a Lunar New Year Celebration, the Moscow City Ballet's production of Don Quixote, and the return of the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica (NDTC). These companies reflect the artistic excellence and cultural diversity to which Brooklyn Center is dedicated.

Tickets to Brooklyn Center's World Dance series range from $30-$75 and can be purchased at BrooklynCenter.org or by calling the box office at 718-951-4500 (Tues-Sat, 1pm-6pm).

Brooklyn Center will also present two dance performances for children: a free lecture/demonstration entitled The Beauty of Ballet, presented in partnership with The School of American Ballet, and its annual presentation of Dance Theatre in Westchester's family-friendly The Colonial Nutcracker.

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts' 2014-15 dance events include:

• Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana's The Soul of Flamenco
• Dance Theatre in Westchester's The Colonial Nutcracker
• Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company's Lunar New Year Celebration: Year of the Sheep
• The Beauty of Ballet (co-presented with the School of American Ballet)
• Moscow City Ballet's Don Quixote
• National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica

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Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana

The Soul of Flamenco

Friday, November 14, 2014 at 8pm

Tickets: $30-$40

Known the world over for its "infectiously joyful celebration of music and dance" (The New York Times), this premier ensemble celebrates its 30th anniversary with a passionate new show that embodies the purity of traditional flamenco and classical Spanish dance, including Ángel Muñoz's impressive new piece, "A Solas".

The Colonial Nutcracker

Sunday, December 14, 2014 at 2pm

Tickets: $15

An annual holiday favorite, Dance Theatre in Westchester performs its family-friendly, full-length version of Tchaikovsky's ballet set in wintry colonial Yorktown, complete with a red-coated mouse army, an enchanted nutcracker prince, and simultaneous narration to help young audience members enjoy this timeless classic.

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company

Lunar New Year Celebration

Sunday, January 25, 2015 at 3pm

Tickets: $25/$12.50 (children 12 and under)

Usher in the Year of the Sheep, a year characterized by peace, love, and woolly gentleness, with a family-friendly performance by the world-renowned Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company. This lively celebration of Chinese culture includes colorfully-clad dancers, ancient melodies played on traditional instruments, and awe-inspiring acrobats and lion dancers.

In collaboration with the School of American Ballet

The Beauty of Ballet

Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 2pm

Tickets: FREE event, no tickets issued; recommended for ages four and up

Join students and faculty of the world-famous School of American Ballet (the official academy of New York City Ballet) in this program illustrating the process by which talented youngsters develop into accomplished classical ballet dancers. Your children will watch a "class" where training exercises and steps are demonstrated, and also enjoy excerpts from famous ballets.

Moscow City Ballet

Don Quixote

Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 3pm

Tickets: $36-$45

Based on an episode from Cervantes' famous novel, Petipa's whimsical and romantic Don Quixote follows its title hero as he travels to Barcelona in pursuit of honor and the lovely Dulcinea. Founded in 1988 by distinguished Russian choreographer Victor Smirnov-Golovanov, the Moscow City Ballet is one of Russia's most extensively touring ballet companies, appearing not only throughout Russia but in Europe, the Far East, Egypt, Israel, and North and South America.

National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica

Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 8pm

Tickets: $40-$75

Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 3pm

Tickets: $36-$45

One of the premier dance companies in the Caribbean, NDTC blends the folklore, music and dance of Jamaica, Africa and the American South with modern and classical forms to create a vibrant celebration of West Indian culture. Their much-anticipated return to Brooklyn Center will feature two programs combining evocative new works with favorites from their extensive repertoire.

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Visit BrooklynCenter.org for a complete season lineup. Multibuy discounts (four or more shows) save 15% off individual ticket prices (not applicable for Hot Peas 'N Butter, The Snow Maiden or Target Storybook Series shows). 50% discount for children ages 12 and under for select performances. Discounts also available for seniors, students, Brooklyn College faculty/staff/alumni, and groups. $10 student rush tickets available day-of-show.

Performances take place at the Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts' Walt Whitman Theatre at Brooklyn College. 2 train to Brooklyn College/Flatbush Avenue. Online orders: BrooklynCenter.org. Box Office: 718-951-4500, Tuesday-Saturday, 1pm-6pm. Groups of 15 or more: 718-951-4600 x3331.

About Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts - Founded in 1954, Brooklyn Center for the PerformingArts at Brooklyn College presents outstanding performing arts and arts education programs, reflective of Brooklyn's diverse communities, at affordable prices. Each season, Brooklyn Center welcomes over 65,000 people to the 2,400 seat Walt Whitman Theatre, including up to 45,000 schoolchildren from over 300 schools who attend their SchoolTime series, one of the largest arts-in-education programs in the borough. In 2014-15, Brooklyn Center celebrates its 60th Anniversary Season of presenting world-class performances on the Brooklyn College campus.