Belgium's les BALLETS C de la B will return to The Joyce Theater with the New York premiere of Out of Context - For Pina, a 90-minute dance/theater piece created by the company's founder Alain Platel,from October 19 - 24.
A major highlight of Lincoln Center's inaugural White Light Festival this fall is the U.S. premiere of 'Sutra', a modern dance work by acclaimed Belgian/Moroccan choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui featuring 17 monks from the original Shaolin Temple in three performances November 2-4 in the Rose Theater. In the first true collaboration between Western artists and the revered Buddhist institution, Sutra combines the graceful, gravity-defying athleticism of the Shaolin monks with Cherkaoui's signature blend of modern ballet, African dance, and hip-hop.
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Governor David A. Paterson and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver today announced an agreement to create a $100 million fund for the Performing Arts Center at the World Trade Center site with federal funds directed to Lower Manhattan. The performing arts center is part of the Master Plan for the Redevelopment of the World Trade Center and is expected to serve as a cultural anchor for Lower Manhattan. This is part of a process for defining priority uses for the remaining Federal money. Federal funds will also be used for Lower Manhattan utility infrastructure upgrades and economic development, transportation, cultural and community projects, including the East River Waterfront Esplanade and Piers Project, upgrades to Water Street, small business development, the completion and maintenance of parks and transportation improvements. The Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, the entity responsible for signing off on the federal allocation, will work to develop detailed proposals for these priority projects, and will solicit public input. The Board is expected to vote on these proposals at its next meeting in November.
Choreographer Larry Keigwin and KEIGWIN + COMPANY will be performing on October 6 and 7 at New York City Center's Fall for Dance Festival as part of a 2010-11 season filled with premieres, commissions and special events. The season began in August, when Keigwin was named the first artist in residence of the Vail International Dance Festival and will continue through March with the world premiere of the new evening-length work Dark Habits, during the company's week-long engagement at The Joyce Theatre in March.
As part of its pledge to foster emerging artists, Dance New Amsterdam (DNA) presents RAW Material; a juried performance series that encourages burgeoning artists to bring new work to a live audience. Mentored by Artistic Advisor Gus Solomons jr, this season's artists will experiment with innovative ways to construct dynamic frames, discover breakthrough transitions and articulate emotional connections. Fall 2010 RAW Material artists include: Randy Burd; Sumi Clements/Summation Dance; Moriah Evans and Sarah Beth Percival; Gorgas/PoMoMojo; Joanna Kotze; and Dawn Robinson. The six up and coming choreographers will present their new 10-minute works in DNA's 130-seat state-of-the-art theater, October 7 & 8, 2010 at 8:00pm.
Choreographer Larry Keigwin and KEIGWIN + COMPANY will be performing on October 6 and 7 at New York City Center's Fall for Dance Festival as part of a 2010-11 season filled with premieres, commissions and special events. The season began in August, when Keigwin was named the first artist in residence of the Vail International Dance Festival and will continue through March with the world premiere of the new evening-length work Dark Habits, during the company's week-long engagement at The Joyce Theatre in March.
The Harris Theater for Music and Dance is thrilled to present the return of Eduardo Vilaro, founder of Chicago's own Luna Negra Dance Theater, with his new company, New York City's acclaimed Ballet Hispanico, for a one-night-only engagement, Friday, November 5, 2010 at 7:30 pm.
Japan's foremost Butoh dance company, Sankai Juku, will make its Joyce Theater debut, during a two-week engagement from October 5 - 17, with the North American Premiere of Tobari - As if in an Inexhaustible Flux, an evening-length work by Artistic Director Ushio Amagatsu.
Japan's foremost Butoh dance company, Sankai Juku, will make its Joyce Theater debut, during a two-week engagement from October 5 - 17, with the North American Premiere of Tobari - As if in an Inexhaustible Flux, an evening-length work by Artistic Director Ushio Amagatsu.
Japan's foremost Butoh dance company, Sankai Juku, will make its Joyce Theater debut, during a two-week engagement from October 5 - 17, with the North American Premiere of Tobari - As if in an Inexhaustible Flux, an evening-length work by Artistic Director Ushio Amagatsu.
The Joyce Theater is proud to welcome back onto its stage Israel's Batsheva Dance Company, who will present the New York premiere of Project 5, an evening-length work by Artistic Director Ohad Naharin, for two-weeks: September 21 - October 3.
Choreographer Larry Keigwin and KEIGWIN + COMPANY will be performing on October 6 and 7 at New York City Center's Fall for Dance Festival as part of a 2010-11 season filled with premieres, commissions and special events. The season began in August, when Keigwin was named the first artist in residence of the Vail International Dance Festival and will continue through March with the world premiere of the new evening-length work Dark Habits, during the company's week-long engagement at The Joyce Theatre in March.
New York City Center's seventh annual Fall for Dance Festival, running September 28 - October 9, will showcase 20 national and international companies and choreographers. With ticket prices remaining at $10 for all seats, a night of dance is more affordable than a night at the movies. The festival will include world and U.S. premieres, and will feature several companies making their first U.S. appearances.
The Invisible Dog, a new art center in Brooklyn, and Crossing the Line will present 'Electrochroma' by Richard Garet. There will be an opening party Saturday, September 25 from 6 to 10 at 61Local.
As part of its pledge to foster emerging artists, Dance New Amsterdam (DNA) presents RAW Material; a juried performance series that encourages burgeoning artists to bring new work to a live audience. Mentored by Artistic Advisor Gus Solomons jr, this season's artists will experiment with innovative ways to construct dynamic frames, discover breakthrough transitions and articulate emotional connections. Fall 2010 RAW Material artists include: Randy Burd; Sumi Clements/Summation Dance; Moriah Evans and Sarah Beth Percival; Gorgas/PoMoMojo; Joanna Kotze; and Dawn Robinson. The six up and coming choreographers will present their new 10-minute works in DNA's 130-seat state-of-the-art theater, October 7 & 8, 2010 at 8:00pm.
In commemoration of the fifth anniversary of hurricane Katrina and in awareness of a world in which natural and man-made disasters have become regular occurrences and a necessary part of the human dialogue, we are proud to present the world premiere of BLOOD DAZZLER.
The Harris Theater for Music and Dance opens its seventh season with the return of 'one of the best choreographers in the world' (The New York Times), headlining the acclaimed See the Dance series.
In commemoration of the fifth anniversary of hurricane Katrina and in awareness of a world in which natural and man-made disasters have become regular occurrences and a necessary part of the human dialogue, we are proud to present the world premiere of BLOOD DAZZLER.
In commemoration of the fifth anniversary of hurricane Katrina and in awareness of a world in which natural and man-made disasters have become regular occurrences and a necessary part of the human dialogue, we are proud to present the world premiere of BLOOD DAZZLER.
The Harris Theater for Music and Dance opens its seventh season with the return of 'one of the best choreographers in the world' (The New York Times), headlining the acclaimed See the Dance series.
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