Benjamin Millepied News

The Joyce Theater is proud to present the Seattle-based Pacific Northwest Ballet, under the direction of former New York City Ballet dancer Peter Boal, from January 5 - 10.

The Harris Theater for Music and Dance will open its 2009-2010 season and Harris Theater Presents series with Ana Laguna and dance legend Mikhail Baryshnikov, performing the Chicago premiere of Three Solos and a Duet, September 25-27, 2009. The engagement at the Harris marks Mr. Baryshnikov's first appearance in Chicago since he thrilled audiences with his performance with Hell's Kitchen Dance at the Harris in 2007 and presents a rare opportunity to see the master in a solo dance performance.

The Harris Theater for Music and Dance will open its 2009-2010 season and Harris Theater Presents series with Ana Laguna and dance legend Mikhail Baryshnikov, performing the Chicago premiere of Three Solos and a Duet, September 25-27, 2009. The engagement at the Harris marks Mr. Baryshnikov's first appearance in Chicago since he thrilled audiences with his performance with Hell's Kitchen Dance at the Harris in 2007 and presents a rare opportunity to see the master in a solo dance performance.

The Joyce Theater will invigorate the New York dance scene this fall with an eclectic and exciting line-up, and will offer a special ticket price of $10 for front row seats.

The Harris Theater for Music and Dance today announced its Harris Theater Presents 2009-2010 season. The schedule of Harris Theater Presents events features nine programs, a remarkable thirteen Chicago premieres and includes an impressive and diverse selection of music, dance and conversation by internationally acclaimed artists and ensembles. Highlights of the Harris Theater Presents 2009-2010 season include a rare opportunity to see Mikhail Baryshnikov in a solo dance performance, an evening of insight with the 'Master of the Musical,' Stephen Sondheim, the Harris debut of Lang Lang under the baton of his mentor Maestro Christoph Eschenbach, the Chicago premiere of Orquestra de São Paulo with virtuoso percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie, Kathleen Battle's unusual program of holiday spirituals, and much more.

The Joyce Theater regretfully announces that Jin Xing Dance Theatre will not be presented this season (originally scheduled for January 27 - February 1). Although The Joyce was excited and committed to present this company, the current financial crisis has forced Jin Xing's private sponsors - those responsible for financing this trip to the United States - to withdraw their commitment. And unfortunately, Jin Xing Dance Theatre does not have the financial resources to cover the budget of such an engagement. New dates have not yet been announced.

The Joyce Theater is thrilled present the return of Benjamin Millepied Danses Concertantes, a company that features several dancers from American Ballet Theatre.

The Joyce Theater regretfully announces that Jin Xing Dance Theatre will not be presented this season (originally scheduled for January 27 - February 1). Although The Joyce was excited and committed to present this company, the current financial crisis has forced Jin Xing's private sponsors - those responsible for financing this trip to the United States - to withdraw their commitment. And unfortunately, Jin Xing Dance Theatre does not have the financial resources to cover the budget of such an engagement. New dates have not yet been announced.

In advance of the highly anticipated return of Benjamin Millepied Danses Concertantes at The Joyce Theater (December 9-14), there will be a special Dance Talks with Mr. Millepied on Monday, December 1 from 6:00 - 8:00pm at Joyce SoHo (155 Mercer Street, between Houston and Prince). Moderated by Linda Szmyd Monich, this event is free and open to the public, however reservations are required and can be made by calling (646) 792-8377.

In advance of the highly anticipated return of Benjamin Millepied Danses Concertantes at The Joyce Theater (December 9-14), there will be a special Dance Talks with Mr. Millepied on Monday, December 1 from 6:00 - 8:00pm at Joyce SoHo (155 Mercer Street, between Houston and Prince). Moderated by Linda Szmyd Monich, this event is free and open to the public, however reservations are required and can be made by calling (646) 792-8377.

The Joyce Theater is thrilled present the return of Benjamin Millepied Danses Concertantes, a company that features several dancers from American Ballet Theatre.