Invocation Proclamation Manifesto – Various Artists
Gibney Dance Center
September 21 – October 7
In the intimate ground floor performance space, the new Gibney Dance series of “Invocation Proclamation Manifesto” a mixed bill programs featuring short works from choreographers and performance-makers “…wrestling with the urgency of being a body at risk in 45’s America,” according to the release, closes with Angie Pittman, Kristopher K.Q. Pourzal & Ashley R.T. Yergens (10/5 – 7). This series also features performances in a fully installed environment by visual artist and designer Diego Montoya. Find out more here
Twyla Tharp Dance
The Joyce Theater
September 19 – October 8
This three-week engagement closes repertory and a world premiere DYLAN LOVE SONGS from Tharp, plus former Tharp dancers Sara Rudner and Rose Marie Wright return for a revival of the 1972 quintet, The Raggedy Dances, and more. Find out more here
Martha Graham Dance Company - LamVar10: A Festival for New Work
Martha Graham Studio Theater
September 20–October 18
This multiweek program celebrates the tenth anniversary of the Lamentation Variations, through short commissioned works inspired by Martha Graham’s iconic solo Lamentation. Audiences will get to see variations by choreographers ranging from Yvonne Rainer to Aszure Barton via live-streamed performances and rehearsals and limited-release digital links. Find out more here
Fall for Dance Festival – Various Artists
New York City Center
October 2 – 14
The annual two-week festival which brings dance to many for just $15, returns for year 14 with five diverse programs including performances by Abraham.In.Motion, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, Danza Contemporanea de Cuba, Sanjukta Sinha, Vincent Mantsoe and more. Find out more here
Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company
BAM/Harvey
October 3 – 7
Jones’ latest work, A Letter to My Nephew; a meditation on a troubled life, “…an intimate and impressionistic collage…setting a portrait of Jones’ beloved nephew Lance T. Briggs,” the notes the release is part of BAM’s “Next Wave Festival.” There is live music by composer Nick Hallett, performed by baritone Matthew Gamble and Hallett, set design by Bjorn Amelan, imagery from video designer Janet Wong, and Jones’ words to his nephew. Find out more here
Germaine Acogny
BAM/Fisher
October 4 – 7
Known as “the mother of contemporary African dance,” Acogny collaborates with choreographer and director of Ballet du Nord, Olivier Dubois as part of his “…ongoing exploration of all truths and myths surrounding the legendary premiere of Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring.” This “…reimagined solo dance by a mature and strong black woman…enclosed in a rectangular box for the entirety of the dance, dives deep into her 70-plus years of experience, delivers a laser-focused performance, and renders expressive every tiny muscle movement. In the process, she questions western (mis)conceptions of Africa and black bodies,” according to the release. Find out more here
Miro Magloire’s New Chamber Ballet
German Academy
October 5 – 6
Magloire will presents Stray Bird, a site-specific evening of dances to music by Ursula Mamlok, in tribute to the late composer, featuring live music by the Momenta String Quartet and works by Rebecca Walden and Mara Driscoll. Free admission, but advance reservations are required. Find out more here
American Repertory Ballet
Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College
October 5
The company will present Kirk Peterson’s The Eyes that Gently Touch (1999) and Carmen (premiere), plus Mary Barton’s Straight Up with a Twist (2011). Find out more here
Dumbo Dance Festival – Various Artists
Gelsey Kirkland ArtsCenter
October 5 – 8
White Wave Dance celebrates the 17th anniversary season of the DUMBO Dance Festival (DDF) featuring 70 contemporary dance companies nationally and internationally. Find out more here
Various Artists
Ailey Citigroup Theater
October 7
Dancing Wheels Company --- Works by David Dorfman, Daniel Jobe, Heidi Latsky, Dianne McIntyre, Catherine Meredith, James Morrow and Sara Swenson. Find out more here
“Works & Process at the Guggenheim” - American Ballet Theatre
Guggenheim Museum
October 8 - 9
In an evening of discussion and dance about the fall 2017 season, Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky will discuss his new ballet, and Benjamin Millepied will present highlights from his season premiere. Both panels will include excerpts danced by ABT dancers. Both panels are moderated by John Meehan, Professor of Dance at Vassar College. Find out more here
Gibney Dance Center
September 21 – October 7
In the intimate ground floor performance space, the new Gibney Dance series of “Invocation Proclamation Manifesto” a mixed bill programs featuring short works from choreographers and performance-makers “…wrestling with the urgency of being a body at risk in 45’s America,” according to the release, closes with Angie Pittman, Kristopher K.Q. Pourzal & Ashley R.T. Yergens (10/5 – 7). This series also features performances in a fully installed environment by visual artist and designer Diego Montoya. Find out more here
Twyla Tharp Dance
The Joyce Theater
September 19 – October 8
This three-week engagement closes repertory and a world premiere DYLAN LOVE SONGS from Tharp, plus former Tharp dancers Sara Rudner and Rose Marie Wright return for a revival of the 1972 quintet, The Raggedy Dances, and more. Find out more here
Martha Graham Dance Company - LamVar10: A Festival for New Work
Martha Graham Studio Theater
September 20–October 18
This multiweek program celebrates the tenth anniversary of the Lamentation Variations, through short commissioned works inspired by Martha Graham’s iconic solo Lamentation. Audiences will get to see variations by choreographers ranging from Yvonne Rainer to Aszure Barton via live-streamed performances and rehearsals and limited-release digital links. Find out more here
Fall for Dance Festival – Various Artists
New York City Center
October 2 – 14
The annual two-week festival which brings dance to many for just $15, returns for year 14 with five diverse programs including performances by Abraham.In.Motion, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, Danza Contemporanea de Cuba, Sanjukta Sinha, Vincent Mantsoe and more. Find out more here
Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company
BAM/Harvey
October 3 – 7
Jones’ latest work, A Letter to My Nephew; a meditation on a troubled life, “…an intimate and impressionistic collage…setting a portrait of Jones’ beloved nephew Lance T. Briggs,” the notes the release is part of BAM’s “Next Wave Festival.” There is live music by composer Nick Hallett, performed by baritone Matthew Gamble and Hallett, set design by Bjorn Amelan, imagery from video designer Janet Wong, and Jones’ words to his nephew. Find out more here
Germaine Acogny
BAM/Fisher
October 4 – 7
Known as “the mother of contemporary African dance,” Acogny collaborates with choreographer and director of Ballet du Nord, Olivier Dubois as part of his “…ongoing exploration of all truths and myths surrounding the legendary premiere of Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring.” This “…reimagined solo dance by a mature and strong black woman…enclosed in a rectangular box for the entirety of the dance, dives deep into her 70-plus years of experience, delivers a laser-focused performance, and renders expressive every tiny muscle movement. In the process, she questions western (mis)conceptions of Africa and black bodies,” according to the release. Find out more here
Miro Magloire’s New Chamber Ballet
German Academy
October 5 – 6
Magloire will presents Stray Bird, a site-specific evening of dances to music by Ursula Mamlok, in tribute to the late composer, featuring live music by the Momenta String Quartet and works by Rebecca Walden and Mara Driscoll. Free admission, but advance reservations are required. Find out more here
American Repertory Ballet
Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College
October 5
The company will present Kirk Peterson’s The Eyes that Gently Touch (1999) and Carmen (premiere), plus Mary Barton’s Straight Up with a Twist (2011). Find out more here
Dumbo Dance Festival – Various Artists
Gelsey Kirkland ArtsCenter
October 5 – 8
White Wave Dance celebrates the 17th anniversary season of the DUMBO Dance Festival (DDF) featuring 70 contemporary dance companies nationally and internationally. Find out more here
Various Artists
Ailey Citigroup Theater
October 7
Dancing Wheels Company --- Works by David Dorfman, Daniel Jobe, Heidi Latsky, Dianne McIntyre, Catherine Meredith, James Morrow and Sara Swenson. Find out more here
“Works & Process at the Guggenheim” - American Ballet Theatre
Guggenheim Museum
October 8 - 9
In an evening of discussion and dance about the fall 2017 season, Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky will discuss his new ballet, and Benjamin Millepied will present highlights from his season premiere. Both panels will include excerpts danced by ABT dancers. Both panels are moderated by John Meehan, Professor of Dance at Vassar College. Find out more here
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