Gibney Dance: Agnes Varis Performing Arts Center
September 30-October 3
Hoffbauer’s Dances for Intimate Spaces and Friendly People “…is a series of duets, trios, and quartets presented simultaneously as installations in various Gibney Dance studios. An accompanying exhibition of video and writings presents a visual record of the work’s creation, contextualizing the involved artists’ process in relationship to post/modern dance history,” according to the release. Hoffbauer works with long-time collaborators writer George Emilio Sanchez, video artist Peter Richards, designer Liz Prince, and a multi-generational cast—Alyssa Alpine, Jonathan Gonzalez, Peggy Gould, Kareem Alexander Hewitt, Ellie Kusner, Vincent McCloskey, Mor Mendel, Sharon Milanese, Yvonne Rainer, Tom Rawe, Sara Rudner, George Emilio Sanchez, David Thomson, and Jennifer Way, to create, “…a constellation of performative vignettes exploring the internal politics of art making,” notes the release. The Gallery Exhibition runs from through October 9. Find out more here
Batsheva – The Young Ensemble/Batsheva Dance Company
The Joyce Theater
September 29-October 4
The debut of Batsheva-The Young Ensemble, part of Israel’s Batsheva Dance Company, under the artistic direction of choreographer Ohad Naharin will perform an all new version of the parent company’s 2000 work of repertory highlights, Decadance. Find out more here
Heidi Latsky: ON DISPLAY
Lincoln Center’s - David Rubenstein Atrium
October 1
A site-specific work that celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ON DISPLAY is a movement installation for diverse members of the community. This event is free and seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Find out more here
Hank Smith’s "The Story of Tap, 2015"
Dixon Place
October 3
An evening of conversation and dance, celebrating the art of tap dance. The Story of Tap, 2015 – originally presented as a six evening series in 1998 and 2005 – returns to Dixon Place for one night. Find out more here
Raja Feather Kelly I the feath3r theory
JACK
October 1-3
This new ensemble piece for nine dancers by Feather Kelly, Another 37 Reasons To Cry (a Warholian production) “…follows a Warholian approach to form, using movement that is highly demanding physically, and at the same time unedited, raw, and true-to-life. Kelly takes inspiration from film noir to create a work that is dark, minimalist, mysterious and cinematic,” notes the release. Find out more here
New York Theatre Ballet
Danspace Project
October 1-3
New York Theatre Ballet returns with Legends & Visionaries 2015, part of programming that “…brings fresh insight to classic revivals paired with the modern sensibilities of both established and up and coming choreographers,” notes the release. Find out more here
Alessandro Sciarroni
New York Live Arts
October 1-3
One of Europe’s new artists, Italian performer, choreographer and director Sciarroni makes his New York City debut with Folk-s, will you still love me tomorrow? as part of the French Institute Alliance Française’s “Crossing the Line festival.” Find out more here
Dance on the Greenway
IKEA Brooklyn - Erie Basin Park
October 3
This free festival of site-specific dance and performance features works by Paloma McGregor/ Angela’s Pulse, Audrey Elaine Hailes, Juson Williams and more. (Rain Date: Sunday October 4th). Find out more here
Pentacle/FALL FURTHER IV
Dixon Place
October 4
Pentacle, one of New York's dance management agencies for over 30 years, presents it’s annual fall showcase featuring Gallery artists: Bill Young/Colleen Thomas & Co., danceTactics Performance Group, Dante Brown | Warehouse Dance, Indah Walsh Dance Company, and Lorraine Chapman The Company (LCTC). Find out more here
Voices & Visions Contemporary Performance Workshops
Ailey Citigroup Theater
October 4-November 1
For the fourth consecutive year, the Ailey Extension welcomes Voices & Visions Contemporary Performance Workshops designed for advanced beginner students who want to develop their technique and versatility. Find out more here