Antonio Canales Photo: The Esplanade Co. Ltd.
Eva Yerbabuena Photo: Klaushandner Flamenco Festival
New York City Center
March 6–9
As part of the Festival, which happens around New York City, the incredible Eva Yerbabuena brings two New York premieres AY! (2013) on March 8, where Yerbabuena “…returns to a more traditional format: a series of solo set pieces with live musical accompaniment, and Lluvia (2010) on March 9, showcasing Yerbabuena at her most elegant and emotive. Accompanied by four dancers and her critically acclaimed ensemble of musicians, she delivers an unforgettable tour-de-force performance in what has been described as the most sophisticated and powerful production of her career,” according to the release. The Festival opens with a gala performance directed by Ángel Rojas (March 6 & 7) with performers dubbed as “the best of modern Flamenco” including Antonio Canales, Carlos Rodríguez, Karime Amaya, and Jesús Carmona. Find out more ~ www.NYCityCenter.org
Cynthia Hopkins
New York Live Arts
March 5-8
Hopkins will present the world premiere and evening-length work A Living Documentary described as “…a comedic, no-nonsense reflection on the trials and tribulations of earning a living as a professional theater artist in the 21st century,” according to the release. Find out more www.newyorklivearts.org
Faye Driscoll
Danspace Project
March 6-15
Driscoll premieres Thank You For Coming which “…explores how performance can create a ritual space of group action and transformation,” according to the release. Find out more ~ www.danspaceproject.org
The CURRENT SESSIONS - Volume IV, Issue I
Wild project
March 7-9
The NYC-based dance organization Current Sessions will again present an impressive lineup of “midcareer choreographers and movement-based artists” including: Brendan Drake Choreography, Breton Tyner-Bryan & Catherine Correa, GC&DC, James Moreno + Benjamin Rosenthal, Maré Hieronimus, Suiso Ogawa, Taylor Knight / Anna Thompson, Kate Ladenheim // The People Movers to name just a few. Find out more ~ www.thecurrentsessions.com
Netta Yerushalmy
92Y Harkness Dance Festival
March 7-9
As part of the Stripped/Dressed format at the 92Y, Yerushalmy will present New Work, a work-in-progress. Find out more ~ www.92y.org
Jersey Moves! Festival of Dance
NJPAC
March 8
Showcasing New Jersey companies, in two evenings, Jersey Moves! Festival will feature nine dance companies including Randy James’ all male dance company 10 Hairy Legs and The Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company. Find out more ~ www.njpac.org.
School of American Ballet (SAB) in collaboration with Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College
March 8
See students of SAB in “The Beauty of Ballet” a free, family-friendly lecture demonstration. No ticket or reservation required. Find out more ~ www.sab.org.
Mystic India: The World Tour
NJPAC
March 8
Mystic India, the Bollywood dance spectacular based on the concept of ancient India’s transition into modern India comes to NJPAC’s Prudential Hall for one performance only. Find out more ~ www.njpac.org
The 14th annual BAAD!ASS WOMEN FESTIVAL
The Bronx Academy of Arts & Dance
March 8-29
Aimed at celebrating the empowerment of women through art, culture and performance, this year’s Festival opens with Sole Sisters/choreographers: Jennifer Chin, Jessica Danser-Schwartz, Valerie Green, Shizu Homma, Nadine Martinez, MAWU, K. Rizz and Yuko Snowbunny. Find out more ~ www.BronxAcademyofArtsAndDance.org
New York City Center
March 6–9
As part of the Festival, which happens around New York City, the incredible Eva Yerbabuena brings two New York premieres AY! (2013) on March 8, where Yerbabuena “…returns to a more traditional format: a series of solo set pieces with live musical accompaniment, and Lluvia (2010) on March 9, showcasing Yerbabuena at her most elegant and emotive. Accompanied by four dancers and her critically acclaimed ensemble of musicians, she delivers an unforgettable tour-de-force performance in what has been described as the most sophisticated and powerful production of her career,” according to the release. The Festival opens with a gala performance directed by Ángel Rojas (March 6 & 7) with performers dubbed as “the best of modern Flamenco” including Antonio Canales, Carlos Rodríguez, Karime Amaya, and Jesús Carmona. Find out more ~ www.NYCityCenter.org
Cynthia Hopkins
New York Live Arts
March 5-8
Hopkins will present the world premiere and evening-length work A Living Documentary described as “…a comedic, no-nonsense reflection on the trials and tribulations of earning a living as a professional theater artist in the 21st century,” according to the release. Find out more www.newyorklivearts.org
Faye Driscoll
Danspace Project
March 6-15
Driscoll premieres Thank You For Coming which “…explores how performance can create a ritual space of group action and transformation,” according to the release. Find out more ~ www.danspaceproject.org
The CURRENT SESSIONS - Volume IV, Issue I
Wild project
March 7-9
The NYC-based dance organization Current Sessions will again present an impressive lineup of “midcareer choreographers and movement-based artists” including: Brendan Drake Choreography, Breton Tyner-Bryan & Catherine Correa, GC&DC, James Moreno + Benjamin Rosenthal, Maré Hieronimus, Suiso Ogawa, Taylor Knight / Anna Thompson, Kate Ladenheim // The People Movers to name just a few. Find out more ~ www.thecurrentsessions.com
Netta Yerushalmy
92Y Harkness Dance Festival
March 7-9
As part of the Stripped/Dressed format at the 92Y, Yerushalmy will present New Work, a work-in-progress. Find out more ~ www.92y.org
Jersey Moves! Festival of Dance
NJPAC
March 8
Showcasing New Jersey companies, in two evenings, Jersey Moves! Festival will feature nine dance companies including Randy James’ all male dance company 10 Hairy Legs and The Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company. Find out more ~ www.njpac.org.
School of American Ballet (SAB) in collaboration with Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College
March 8
See students of SAB in “The Beauty of Ballet” a free, family-friendly lecture demonstration. No ticket or reservation required. Find out more ~ www.sab.org.
Mystic India: The World Tour
NJPAC
March 8
Mystic India, the Bollywood dance spectacular based on the concept of ancient India’s transition into modern India comes to NJPAC’s Prudential Hall for one performance only. Find out more ~ www.njpac.org
The 14th annual BAAD!ASS WOMEN FESTIVAL
The Bronx Academy of Arts & Dance
March 8-29
Aimed at celebrating the empowerment of women through art, culture and performance, this year’s Festival opens with Sole Sisters/choreographers: Jennifer Chin, Jessica Danser-Schwartz, Valerie Green, Shizu Homma, Nadine Martinez, MAWU, K. Rizz and Yuko Snowbunny. Find out more ~ www.BronxAcademyofArtsAndDance.org
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