Netta Yerushalmy's "Paramodernities" Netta Yerushalmy
New York Live Arts
March 14 - 17
Yerushalmy and an impressive lineup of intergenerational cast of dancers and scholars “Deconstruct iconic works by Nijinsky, Graham, Ailey, Cunningham, Fosse and Balanchine … and her rethink the modern canon. Weaving these deconstructed works with theory, Paramodernities explores contemporary themes of sovereignty, spectacle, race, feminism and ableism laden in dance history,” notes the release. The 4-hour performance features 2 intermissions with snacks and an inclusive audio description service for visually impaired audience members on Saturday, March 16th. Find out more here
Noche Flamenca
Connelly Theater
March 3 – 31
Under artistic director Martín Santangelo and dancer Soledad Barrio, Noche Flamenca will present Entre Tú y Yo (Between You and Me), an evening-length program of duets, solos, and ensemble works “…exploring the constraints imposed and the possibilities afforded by human relationships,” notes the release. Find out more here
Ailey II
NYU Skirball
March 13 -17
The critically acclaimed dancers of Ailey II returns to for their annual season under artistic director Troy Powell. There are two programs: “All New” featuring premieres by four members of the Ailey family - Tracks by former Ailey dancer Uri Sands, Ebb and Flow by Powell, Flock by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater artistic director Robert Battle, and Where There Are Tongues by The Ailey School and Ailey Favorites features Darrell Grand Moultrie’s Road To One, Juel D. Lane’s Touch & Agree, and Renee I. McDonald’s Breaking Point – all from the 2017-18 season. Find out more here
LIT - Various Artists
100 Grand, SoHo
March 14
For one-night-only, Bill Young & Colleen Thomas again presents “Loft Into Theater” (LIT) with Mexico’s Teoria de Gravedad, Darrin Wright, Dare Ayorinde, Lauren Ferguson and Gary Champi. Find out more here
Okwui Okpokwasili
Abrons Arts Center
March 14 – 17
As part of the “TILT Kids Festival,” Okpokwasili's will offer Adaku's Revolt “…celebrating the bravery of children who listen to their bodies and challenge societal values, through a story of a young black girl who summons her inner strength to revolt against imposed beauty standards and wear her hair naturally,” notes the release. Find out more here
New York Theatre Ballet
Danspace Project
March 14 – 16
For their fifth season, NYTB will feature Sir Richard Alston’s The Seasons, Matthew Nash’s The Elements of Style, and Merce Cunningham’s Scramble (1967). Find out more here
The National Dance Company of Ireland/ Rhythm of the Dance
On Stage at Kingsborough
March 15
In one-night-only, the Company made up of 22 step dancers, 3 tenors and a live band come together in a journey about the Irish emigrants through music and dance. Find out more here
NimbusPRESENTS – Various Artists
Nimbus Theater
March 15
In an evening titled “Spark & Ember,” young dancers will present works including: Nimbus2 in a work choreographed by Justin Perez and Kristen Klein, Graham 2 in Martha Graham's Diversion of Angels, Abarukas, directed by Yoshito Sakuraba, #dbdanceproject, directed by Dawn Marie Bazemore and Barkha Dance Co. directed by Barkha Patel. Find out more here
Laura Pawel Dance Company
The Chen Dance Center
March 15 – 16
The Company returns to Chen Dance Center with the premiere of Cloudy with a chance of rain along with company repertory, all performed to original music played live by The Cecilia Coleman Quartet, Barebones, and Phil Stone. Find out more here
Nathan Trice/RITUALS Dance Theater
The Kumble Theater
March 15 – 16
Trice’s “The Recognizing Women Project,” “…an annual research and performance initiative created in 2001 to develop theatrical dance performances about women's unique experiences and stories globally. The evening will feature a multi-cultural, multi-generational cast of women that give passionate visceral performances about the identity, presence and power of mothers and daughters navigating the world we live in,” notes the release. Find out more here
Various Artists
Gibney
March 15 -16
The three-week series, “Work-Up,” concludes in “Work-Up 5.3” with Laurel Snyder, Nana Chinara, and Zachary Tye Richardson. Find out more here
Various Artists
Movement Research at Judson Church
March 18
Don’t miss this free, on-going, Monday night performance series of experimentation and works-in-progress. This week’s featured artists are: barbara mahler's dances , Janis Brenner , Melanie Greene , Kristina Hay + Hilary Brown | HB² PROJECTS with Jessica Nina Barlow + Lamy Istrefi Jr. Find out more here
New York Live Arts
March 14 - 17
Yerushalmy and an impressive lineup of intergenerational cast of dancers and scholars “Deconstruct iconic works by Nijinsky, Graham, Ailey, Cunningham, Fosse and Balanchine … and her rethink the modern canon. Weaving these deconstructed works with theory, Paramodernities explores contemporary themes of sovereignty, spectacle, race, feminism and ableism laden in dance history,” notes the release. The 4-hour performance features 2 intermissions with snacks and an inclusive audio description service for visually impaired audience members on Saturday, March 16th. Find out more here
Noche Flamenca
Connelly Theater
March 3 – 31
Under artistic director Martín Santangelo and dancer Soledad Barrio, Noche Flamenca will present Entre Tú y Yo (Between You and Me), an evening-length program of duets, solos, and ensemble works “…exploring the constraints imposed and the possibilities afforded by human relationships,” notes the release. Find out more here
Ailey II
NYU Skirball
March 13 -17
The critically acclaimed dancers of Ailey II returns to for their annual season under artistic director Troy Powell. There are two programs: “All New” featuring premieres by four members of the Ailey family - Tracks by former Ailey dancer Uri Sands, Ebb and Flow by Powell, Flock by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater artistic director Robert Battle, and Where There Are Tongues by The Ailey School and Ailey Favorites features Darrell Grand Moultrie’s Road To One, Juel D. Lane’s Touch & Agree, and Renee I. McDonald’s Breaking Point – all from the 2017-18 season. Find out more here
LIT - Various Artists
100 Grand, SoHo
March 14
For one-night-only, Bill Young & Colleen Thomas again presents “Loft Into Theater” (LIT) with Mexico’s Teoria de Gravedad, Darrin Wright, Dare Ayorinde, Lauren Ferguson and Gary Champi. Find out more here
Okwui Okpokwasili
Abrons Arts Center
March 14 – 17
As part of the “TILT Kids Festival,” Okpokwasili's will offer Adaku's Revolt “…celebrating the bravery of children who listen to their bodies and challenge societal values, through a story of a young black girl who summons her inner strength to revolt against imposed beauty standards and wear her hair naturally,” notes the release. Find out more here
New York Theatre Ballet
Danspace Project
March 14 – 16
For their fifth season, NYTB will feature Sir Richard Alston’s The Seasons, Matthew Nash’s The Elements of Style, and Merce Cunningham’s Scramble (1967). Find out more here
The National Dance Company of Ireland/ Rhythm of the Dance
On Stage at Kingsborough
March 15
In one-night-only, the Company made up of 22 step dancers, 3 tenors and a live band come together in a journey about the Irish emigrants through music and dance. Find out more here
NimbusPRESENTS – Various Artists
Nimbus Theater
March 15
In an evening titled “Spark & Ember,” young dancers will present works including: Nimbus2 in a work choreographed by Justin Perez and Kristen Klein, Graham 2 in Martha Graham's Diversion of Angels, Abarukas, directed by Yoshito Sakuraba, #dbdanceproject, directed by Dawn Marie Bazemore and Barkha Dance Co. directed by Barkha Patel. Find out more here
Laura Pawel Dance Company
The Chen Dance Center
March 15 – 16
The Company returns to Chen Dance Center with the premiere of Cloudy with a chance of rain along with company repertory, all performed to original music played live by The Cecilia Coleman Quartet, Barebones, and Phil Stone. Find out more here
Nathan Trice/RITUALS Dance Theater
The Kumble Theater
March 15 – 16
Trice’s “The Recognizing Women Project,” “…an annual research and performance initiative created in 2001 to develop theatrical dance performances about women's unique experiences and stories globally. The evening will feature a multi-cultural, multi-generational cast of women that give passionate visceral performances about the identity, presence and power of mothers and daughters navigating the world we live in,” notes the release. Find out more here
Various Artists
Gibney
March 15 -16
The three-week series, “Work-Up,” concludes in “Work-Up 5.3” with Laurel Snyder, Nana Chinara, and Zachary Tye Richardson. Find out more here
Various Artists
Movement Research at Judson Church
March 18
Don’t miss this free, on-going, Monday night performance series of experimentation and works-in-progress. This week’s featured artists are: barbara mahler's dances , Janis Brenner , Melanie Greene , Kristina Hay + Hilary Brown | HB² PROJECTS with Jessica Nina Barlow + Lamy Istrefi Jr. Find out more here
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