Through the years, ECS has been established as a one-of-a-kind mentoring program that has provided over 70 NYC choreographers with the tools and resources to create new works. It is conceived and administered by Mare Nostrum Elements, a non-profit arts organization based in Queens, NY. This year we further our support for five ECS alumni by guiding them to self-produce 30-40 minute works in a split-bill format at two distinguished venues - LaGuardia Performing Arts Center and Flushing Town Hall. ECS 2025 Line Up Fri, April 25, 7:30pm Choreographers: Susanne McHugh & Sat, April 26, 7:30pm Choreographers: Caroline Brethenoux & Jiemin Yang Sun, April 27, 3:00pm Choreographers: Caroline Brethenoux & Susanne McHugh
Jiemin Yang
Emerging Choreographer Series 2025 at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center Schedule
Cast and Creative team for Emerging Choreographer Series 2025 at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center
Cast
Susanne McHugh
Choreographer
Below the Bottom by Susanne McHugh - "Below the Bottom" is a powerful dance work by Susanne (Susie) McHugh, delving into the raw reality of mental illness and the resilience behind recovery. Inspired by Susie’s personal journey and her work in the mental health field, the piece captures the complexity of mental health challenges and the non-linear path of healing.
Jiemin Yang
Choreographer
In the Noodle (Excerpts) by Jiemin Yang -
In the Noodle (working title) delves into the rich traditions of Fuzhounese longevity noodles, exploring food as a symbol of connection and heritage. This excerpt follows a master noodle maker’s process—from flour to dough to noodle—drawing poignant parallels to human relationships and cultural bonds.
Portraits of the Moon (Excerpts) by Jiemin Yang
This dance work explores the moon’s deep symbolism in Chinese culture, weaving movement, original music, interview audio, and multimedia to reflect on separation, reunion, and home. Inspired by lunar myths, poetry, and Asian immigrant journeys, it celebrates resilience, longing, and cultural identity.
Caroline Brethenoux
Choreographer
Le bleu déchirant du ciel / The Tearing Blue of the Sky by Caroline Brethenoux - Le bleu déchirant du ciel / The Tearing Blue of the Sky examines our complex relationship with the news and its emotional weight. Through The Story of Gaby, the show brings a deeply personal perspective to global events, following a young girl as she navigates the trauma of forced migration—balancing tragedy with the resilience of childhood.
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Broadway Magic Hour
Broadway Comedy Club (9/30 - 12/30) | |
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Down Once More
Teatro Latea (12/15 - 12/21) | |
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A Marble Christmas Concert: Everlasting Joy, Narrated by Simon Jones
Marble Collegiate Church (12/14 - 12/14) | |
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Lobby Hero
Manes Studio Theatre of Long Island (1/9 - 1/25)
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Bette Davis Ain't For Sissies
Triad Theater (12/13 - 12/13) | |
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A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play
Hampton Theatre Company (12/12 - 12/14) | |
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Dance, Edita, Dance!
The Factory Series @ The Chain Theatre (12/12 - 12/14) OFF-OFF-BROADWAY PREMIERE
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22nd-annual CHRISTMAS IN ITALY NYC starring Cristina Fontanelli FRI 12/19 (7PM) and SAT 12/20 (2PM)
St. Jean Baptiste Church (12/20 - 12/20) | |
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Fertile Ground: New Works Showcase December 14th
Green Space (12/14 - 12/14) | |
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Someone Else
Teatro Latea (2/3 - 2/7) | |
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A Drinking Game NYC presents: Die Hard
The Bell House (12/12 - 12/12) | |
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Mixed Emotions by Richard Baer
South Shore Theatre (1/9 - 1/9) | |
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