The Chocolate Factory
April 27 – May 5
In the final week of performances, Ring/Archibald Shiny Angles In Angular Time, “…redefine the black box theater as a kind of magic box – a site containing properties both real and imagined. In this collaborative work, Archibald’s performance points to the space itself — its presence and identity — rather than the other way around, amplifying its power and making visible the force of its emptiness. Shiny Angles In Angular Time constructs a “black box” of sorts within The Chocolate Factory’s white industrial space and proceeds to subvert its conventions, unfolding via a series of durational, live and videotaped actions, both virtuosic and fanciful,” according to the release. Find out more here
Kyle Abraham/A.I.M, (formerly Abraham.InMotion)
The Joyce Theater
May 1 - 4
In two programs of works by Andrea Miller, Bebe Miller and Doug Varone, highlighted are Abraham’s Meditation (world premiere), his first solo work in nearly a decade, INDY, and the revival of Drive. Find out more here
Next@Graham - Various Artists
Martha Graham Studio Series
May 3
For the second night of the series which highlights the work of Graham Family members, curated by former Graham Company principal dancer Tadej Brdnik, on the program is Caterina Rago Dance Company, Futorian Dance Theatre, Kanopy Dance Company, Karlie Budge Dance, Nimbus Dance Works/Darshan Singh Bhuller, plus guest artist Virginie Mécène and Kevin Predmore from Jacqulyn Buglisi/Buglisi Dance Theatre. Find out more here
Various Artists
Harlem Stage
May 2 – 5
Harlem Stage’s dance series E-Moves, returns featuring works by three contemporary African choreographers: Nora Chipaumire (Zimbabwe), Lacina Coulibaly (Burkina Faso) Ousmane Wiles (Senegal). Find out more here
Mariangela Lopez
Abrons Arts Center
May 2 – 5
Lopez will premiere the evening-length RAPHAEL, made with collaborators Laurel Atwell, Anna Azrieli, and Mor Mendel, along with composer Jason Grisell who performs live. Find out more here
Various Artists
BAAD!
May 3 – 26
“The Boogie Down Dance Series,” BAAD!’s signature month-long celebration of dance returns with “Dancing While Black’s” 5th anniversary of events (May 3 – 5), the “Itinerant” Performance Art Festival (May 22), “Dance Your Future: Artists & Mentor” – Collaborative Mentorship presented by Pepatián And BAAD!, and “Dancin’ In The Bronx” (May 26) with works made by artists from the Bronx and beyond. Find out more here
Charles Atlas
The Kitchen
May 3 – 12
Atlas stages “The Kitchen Follies,” bringing together a range of artists across performance art, dance, and music to including composer Julianna Barwick, Jodi Melnick, Johanna Constantine, duo DANCENOISE, and Stanley Love. Find out more here
colectivodoszeta / carlos a. cruz velázquez
Gowanus Loft at Vanderbilt Republic
May 3 - 6
Colectivodoszeta presents M {Xnha’We} a full-evening of solos in six-parts “…that explores the complex relationship between a mother and a son,” notes the release. Find out more here
Gibney Dance Company - Amy Miller & Bryan Arias
Gibney Dance Center
May 3 – 5
Gibney Dance Company’s co-directors Miller and Arias, along with artistic associates Zui Gomez, Katie Lake, and Tyler Schnese, plus Julia Discenza and Will Noling will present the Company’s spring season in a shared weekend of works. Find out more here
Beth Soll & Company
Martha Graham Studio Theater
May 5 – 6
Soll & Company premieres the full-length, The Window: Visions and Ordinary Rituals. Find out more here
Earl Mosley’s Diversity of Dance (EMIA)
Gibney Dance Center
May 6
EMIA offers “Rise Up – A Salon Showing,” aimed at supporting curated rental opportunities for the dance community at Gibney Dance Center. Find out more here
Meg Stuart/Damaged Goods
NYU Skirball
May 4 – 5
Stuart offers the U.S. premiere of Until Our Hearts Stop, described by the Guardian (U.K.) as “A Bauschian take on intimacy…. The performers gasp, pant and get squashed. They pull their clothes on and off. The manic succession of intimacies – lick this, bite this – mocks the rigidly sequential choreography of porn…But it’s all done with a bouncy good cheer.” Find out more here
Works & Process – Ephrat Asherie
Guggenheim Museum
May 6
As part of the “Works & Process,” the performing arts series, Ephrat Asherie, discusses her newest work prior to its premiere at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival with director Pamela Tatge. Odeon her second collaboration with her brother and internationally acclaimed pianist, Ehud Asherie. Find out more here
Various Artists
Cathy Weis’ “Sundays on Broadway”
May 6
Cathy Weis Projects continues the spring 2018 lineup for "Sundays on Broadway," an ongoing series of performances, film screenings, and discussions. This Sunday’s shared evening curated by Jon Kinzel will include works by Marc Crousillat, Johnatan Rezende and Stuart Shugg. Find out more here
Various Artists
Movement Research at Judson Church
May 7
Don’t miss this free, on-going, Monday night performance series of experimentation and works-in-progress. This week’s featured artists are: Kim Brandt, Marion Spencer, Alexandra Tatarsky, and Jana Lynne (JL)" Umipig. Find out more here