Wynton Marsalis, Charles “Lil Buck” Riley & Jared Grimes
Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theater
April 1 – 2
Marsalis (jazz musician), “Lil Buck” (jookin dancer ) and Grimes (tap dancer) came together to make Spaces described as an ‘animal ballet’ and will “…attempt to recapture the natural fascination we have with the sounds and movements of animals. Movement is an essential aspect of both jazz music and natural life itself, and two extraordinary dance geniuses represent this connection in their work,” notes the release. Find out more here
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Pennsylvania Ballet
The Joyce Theater
March 29 – April 3
Pennsylvania Ballet, under the artistic direction of former American Ballet Theatre principal dancer, Angel Corella, makes their New York debut featuring works by Trey McIntyre, Matthew Neenan and Nicolo Fonte. Find out more here
Ailey II
The Ailey Citigroup Theater
March 30 – April 10
Ailey II returns for their two-week season at their home with two programs of premieres and repertory works. Slated for this season are works by Jean Emile, Ray Mercer, Kyle “JustSole” Clark, Dwight Rhoden, Manuel Vignoulle, Jennifer Archibald and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater dancer, Jamar Roberts. Find out more here
Adham Hafez Company & Radouan Mrizinga
New York Live Arts
March 30 – April 2
As part the “Live Ideas Festival” Egyptian choreographer Adham Hafez presents 2065 BC, described as “Part political summit, part multi-media dance/theater, part protest…” and Moroccan dancer and choreographer, Radouan Mriziga brings his first work ~55, following the premiere at Kunstenfestival 2015. Find out more here and here
Various Artists
Gibney Dance: Agnes Varis Performing Arts Center
April 1 – 2
As part of “Work Up 2.1” Angélica Angulo Soledad, Lisa Fagan Dance Problems and Jasmine Hearn will share a program. Find out more here
From the Horse’s Mouth – Celebrate Gus Solomons jr
Theater at the 14th Street Y
April 1 - 3
The dance organization From the Horse’s Mouth spearheads the celebration of dancer, choreographer, actor, writer and educator Gus Solomons jr, a pioneer and dance legend . Plans for the weekend celebration includes performances, viewing of rare film footage, and a “Talk Back” hosted by Wendy Perron. Find out more here
10 Hairy Legs
Centenary College
April 2
Artistic Director, Randy James’ will present his latest work The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe based C. S Lewis' classic story, set in the fictitious Narnia. Find out more here
Daniel Gwirtzman
Gina Gibney: Agnes Varis Performing Arts Center
April 3
Gwirtzman will present Doodling as part of “ShowDown” – a free monthly performance and feedback series for works-in-progress. Find out more here
Cathy Weis
537 Broadway #3
April 3, 10 & 17
For her “Performance Installation: Time Travel with Madame Xenogamy,” Weis “…expands her multi-room installation that premiered at Sundays on Broadway in March 2015,” according to the release. Find out more here
Screening – Akram Khan’s Desert Dancer
New York Live Arts
April 3
For this special screening of Desert Dancer “…a classic hero story about brave young people risking their lives to rebel against their government and fight for their dreams,” director Richard Raymond will join the reception. Find out more here
Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theater
April 1 – 2
Marsalis (jazz musician), “Lil Buck” (jookin dancer ) and Grimes (tap dancer) came together to make Spaces described as an ‘animal ballet’ and will “…attempt to recapture the natural fascination we have with the sounds and movements of animals. Movement is an essential aspect of both jazz music and natural life itself, and two extraordinary dance geniuses represent this connection in their work,” notes the release. Find out more here
Be sure to download the PLAYBILL - I was honored to write about this work for Jazz at Lincoln Center
Pennsylvania Ballet
The Joyce Theater
March 29 – April 3
Pennsylvania Ballet, under the artistic direction of former American Ballet Theatre principal dancer, Angel Corella, makes their New York debut featuring works by Trey McIntyre, Matthew Neenan and Nicolo Fonte. Find out more here
Ailey II
The Ailey Citigroup Theater
March 30 – April 10
Ailey II returns for their two-week season at their home with two programs of premieres and repertory works. Slated for this season are works by Jean Emile, Ray Mercer, Kyle “JustSole” Clark, Dwight Rhoden, Manuel Vignoulle, Jennifer Archibald and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater dancer, Jamar Roberts. Find out more here
Adham Hafez Company & Radouan Mrizinga
New York Live Arts
March 30 – April 2
As part the “Live Ideas Festival” Egyptian choreographer Adham Hafez presents 2065 BC, described as “Part political summit, part multi-media dance/theater, part protest…” and Moroccan dancer and choreographer, Radouan Mriziga brings his first work ~55, following the premiere at Kunstenfestival 2015. Find out more here and here
Various Artists
Gibney Dance: Agnes Varis Performing Arts Center
April 1 – 2
As part of “Work Up 2.1” Angélica Angulo Soledad, Lisa Fagan Dance Problems and Jasmine Hearn will share a program. Find out more here
From the Horse’s Mouth – Celebrate Gus Solomons jr
Theater at the 14th Street Y
April 1 - 3
The dance organization From the Horse’s Mouth spearheads the celebration of dancer, choreographer, actor, writer and educator Gus Solomons jr, a pioneer and dance legend . Plans for the weekend celebration includes performances, viewing of rare film footage, and a “Talk Back” hosted by Wendy Perron. Find out more here
10 Hairy Legs
Centenary College
April 2
Artistic Director, Randy James’ will present his latest work The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe based C. S Lewis' classic story, set in the fictitious Narnia. Find out more here
Daniel Gwirtzman
Gina Gibney: Agnes Varis Performing Arts Center
April 3
Gwirtzman will present Doodling as part of “ShowDown” – a free monthly performance and feedback series for works-in-progress. Find out more here
Cathy Weis
537 Broadway #3
April 3, 10 & 17
For her “Performance Installation: Time Travel with Madame Xenogamy,” Weis “…expands her multi-room installation that premiered at Sundays on Broadway in March 2015,” according to the release. Find out more here
Screening – Akram Khan’s Desert Dancer
New York Live Arts
April 3
For this special screening of Desert Dancer “…a classic hero story about brave young people risking their lives to rebel against their government and fight for their dreams,” director Richard Raymond will join the reception. Find out more here
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