
Japan Society
October 13 - 14
Italian director/choreographer Veggetti’s Left-Right-Left “…explores the point of intersection between Japan’s 14th-century noh tradition and today’s efforts in dance…” featuring Japanese butoh and contemporary dancers, noh musicians and a child noh actor. Find out more here
Roy Asaf
BAC
October 12 – 13
Israeli company Roy Assaf Dance makes its New York debut at Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC) with Six Years Later (2011) a duet dance by Assaf with Madison Hoke and, and the all-male The Hill inspired by experiences of war veterans. 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, closes this weekend after a run that boasts 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
Joshua Beamish
BAC/Fisher
October 11 – 14
For his BAM debut, Vancouver and New York-based choreographer Beamish with his MOVETHECOMPANY will present the New York premiere of Saudade which “…investigates loss and longing for something unattainable,” notes the release. Find out more here
Ballet West
The Joyce Theater
October 11 – 14
Ballet West returns to NYC with two New York premieres: Fox on the Doorstep by resident choreographer Nicolo Fonte and Dances for Lou by Val Caniparoli. Also on the program is Gerald Arpino’s final work Ruth, Ricordi per Due, and more. Find out more here
Jasmine Hearn & Mariana Valencia
Danspace Project
October 12 - 14
Hearn and Valencia share an evening of new works: Hearn’s shook and Valencia’s Yugoslavia. Find out more here
Nicole Bindler
JACK
October 13 - 14
Bindler will present The Case for Invagination “…a feminist reimagining of space … an exploration of being “invaginated” by space as opposed to penetrating space,” notes the release. Find out more here
Eryc Taylor Dance
Martha Graham Studio Theater
October 13 – 15
For this season the Company will premiere of Taylor’s Cycles, the return of Chaise Lung, plus repertory works: Song for Cello and Piano, The Box and The Missing. Find out more here
Yossie Berg & Oded Graf
NYLA
October 13 – 14
Berg and Graf’s Come Jump With Me, “…examines the relevancy and significance of creating art in the urgent political reality of Israel,” according to the release. Find out more here
Souls of Our Feet: Dance Concert – Various Artists
BAAD!
October 13 -14
This year, BAAD!’s signature compilation dance concert which mixes dance styles from the Bronx and beyond will feature J. Bouey, Beverly Lopez, Houiea LOVE, Titilayo Mayogdbe, Rokafella, Edgard Toro, Ea Torrado, and Miki Tuesday. Find out more here
Kulu Mele African Dance & Drum Ensemble
Kurtz Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia, PA.
October 15
The Malian composer Moussa Traore was commissioned to compose new and original music for the Company, the result is "From Mali to America."
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