New York Live Arts (NYLA)
December 19- 21
The 1965 creation – Fresh Tracks (by Dance Theater Workshop - now New York Live Arts) continues to celebrate young choreographers in the signature program, Fresh Tracks Performance and Residency Program. Six artists are selected to present work in a showcase at NYLA, they then receive a 50-hour creative residency in the NYLA studios along with introductory level professional development workshops. Artists also participate in dialogue sessions facilitating open discussion about their creative process and one-on-one consultations with the Fresh Tracks Artistic Advisor. This year’s artists are: Martita Abril, Maximilian Balduzzi, Ben Grinberg and Nick Gillette, Daniel Holt, Leslie Parker and Gabrielle Revlock, whose “…movement styles range from contemporary to hula-hooping to a fusion of krump and popping (and more),” according to the release. Find out more ~ www.newyorklivearts.org
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre
New York City Center
December 4 – January 5
Ailey returns for a five-week season of premieres, classics and more. The premieres are Aszure Barton’s LIFT, Wayne McGregor’s Chroma, Ronald K. Brown’s Four Corners, and the 1989 work by Bill T. Jones D-Man in the Waters (Part I). Find out more ~ www.alvinailey.org
George Faison’s new musical
The Faison Firehouse Theater
December 5 – 15
BAH HUMBUG - A Hip Hop Musical adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic, looking at the rise of the Notorious E.B. Scrooge and his spiraling decent into the evils of the 21st Century. For more information ~ email - [email protected]
URBAN DANCE COLLECTIVE
Dixon Place
December 6 – 21
See works by Niles Ford, Carli Zackery-Rogers and Nathan Trice. Find out more ~ www.dixonplace.org
Megan Kendzior
Danspace Project
December 19-21
Danspace Project presents Megan Kendzior's evening-length work with live, original accompaniment on the accordion by Terrence Karn. Find out more ~ www.danspaceproject.org
Curated by Nia Love and Marjani Forte
Brooklyn Arts Exchange (BAX)
December 20 - 21
See how visual & installation artist Kimberly Mayhorn, choreographer Paloma McGregor, and film maker Tamu Favorite define the question posed: “What are "Acts of Wommanness"?” with their work. Find out more ~ http://bax.org/