Martha Graham Dance Company Photo: Hibbard Nash Photography Martha Graham Dance Company
February 10-22
The Joyce Theater
The Graham Company opens their two-week season at the Joyce highlighting the sculptural and architectural aspects of choreography by Graham and others, plus premieres by guest choreographers in three diverse programs titled Shape&Design. The Shape&Design season features Graham classics Panorama and Chronicle (dances from 1935–36), Errand into the Maze (1947) and Embattled Garden (1958), with sets by sculptor Isamu Noguchi, Frontier (1935), Diversion of Angels (1948), and an excerpt from Primitive Mysteries (1931), At Summer’s Full and Letter to the World. Graham’s pioneering shape and gestures will also be represented by the solos Satyric Festival Song (1932) and Deep Song (1937). Guest artists Misty Copeland and Herman Cornejo will dance principal roles in At Summer’s Full on opening night. Graham’s iconic solo Lamentation (1930) has been re-imagined by choreographers Kyle Abraham, Michelle Dorrance, Liz Gerring, and Sonya Tayeh in celebration of the 85th anniversary of the work. Recent works by Annie-B Parson, Nacho Duato, and Andonis Foniadakis will round out the programs. The architect Frank Gehry will create projected images that interact with one of Graham’s most architectural works, Steps in the Street (1936). Each program will open with a short film by photographer, designer, and image-maker Peter Arnell, featuring dancers from the current Graham Company. Find out more here
BalletNext
NewYork Live Arts
February 10-14
Choreographer Peter Quanz and Brooklyn flex dancer Jay Donn along with artistic director, Michele Wiles of BalletNext bring three different world premieres--all set to Baroque music, or a riff on it, and all played live--in Baroque’d at New York Live Arts. The music is by 18th century composers Corelli and Biber, with a 21st century world premiere by electro-acoustic cellist/composer Chris Lancaster. Find out more here
Douglas Dunn and Dancers
Brooklyn Academy of Music, BAM Fisher
February 11-15
Aidos, a new work by Dunn features dancing by Dunn, Jules Bakshi, Alexandra Berger, Emily Pope-Blackman, Jin Ju Song-Begin, Jessica Martineau, Paul Singh, Jake Szczypek, and Timothy Ward to Bach Cello Suites performed live by Ha-Yang Kim, with design by Andrew Jordan and lighting design by Carol Mullins. Find out more here
I <3 GDC – various artists
Gina Gibney Dance
February 12
I <3 GDC is a celebration of the Gibney Dance community, showcasing work being made by our staff, renters, teachers, colleagues, and supporters. Featuring performances by: Adam Barruch Dance, Danté Brown|Warehouse Dance, BAND|portier, Jennifer McQuiston Lott, Elena Light, NOT for reTAIL, LoudHoundMovement, and Malcolm Low! Find our more here
ICKamsterdam (Emio Greco | Pieter C. Scholten)
Peak Performances/Kasser/Montclair State University
February 12-15
Greco and Scholten come to New Jersey with ROCCO and the stage at the Kasser becomes a boxing ring; every seat is ringside. “Dancers challenge each other with punches and strikes, fast footwork and ingenious tactics in this high-stakes match. Inspired by the classic Italian film, Rocco & His Brothers, ROCCO depicts brotherly love and the struggle for a better life with dazzling physical virtuosity,” notes the release. Find out more here
Megan Sipe - A Chocolate Love Affair
Access Theater
Feb 12-15
Chocolate Dances Presents its 3rd annual Valentine’s Day Weekend Tasting Performance: A Chocolate Love Affair - Love, Murder, Seduction, Espionage and Chocolate a dance theater work with live music and multiple handmade chocolate truffle tastings. Chocolate will be served to the audience during the performance. Find out more here
Dance Iquail
Ailey Citigroup Theater
February 13-14
Dance Iquail will present the premiere of director/choreographer Iquail Shaheed's Black Swan, "...an exploration of the experience of the black ballerina as a window into issues of race, identity, and isolation, set to music by artist/activist Nina Simone..." according to the release. Find out more here
Maria Bauman
Gina Gibney Dance
February 14
Bauman asks: What role does physicality have in our organizing and our community engagement? In our leadership? Catch Bauman’s experiential workshop and “… explore these ideas with physical and verbal discourse, practice body awareness as a leadership tool…” and more. Find out more here
Ballet Hispanico
Queens Theater
February 14-15
Ballet Hispanico will present El Beso by Spanish native Gustavo Ramírez Sansano, Sombrerísimo by Belgo-Colombian Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Sortijas by Spain’s Cayetano Soto and artistic director Eduardo Vilaro's Asuka, a celebration of the music of Queen of Salsa Celia Cruz. Find out more here
Tap Talks/Tap Films
American Tap Dance Center
February 15
Rhythm/tap soloist, Margaret Morrison shares some of her archival footage and research into little-known woman tap dancers. Juanita Pitts, Lois Bright, the Three Queens, Alice Whitman and others. The event is co-hosted by Morrison & Brynn Shiovitz. Find out more here
Various Artists
Movement Research at the Judson Church
February 16
Don’t miss this free, ongoing, Monday night performance series of experimentation and works-in-progress. This week’s featured artists are: Martita Abril, I AM A BOYS CHOIR, Cesar Reyes Lopez, Elina Lutce˚ and The Lovelies. Find out more here
February 10-22
The Joyce Theater
The Graham Company opens their two-week season at the Joyce highlighting the sculptural and architectural aspects of choreography by Graham and others, plus premieres by guest choreographers in three diverse programs titled Shape&Design. The Shape&Design season features Graham classics Panorama and Chronicle (dances from 1935–36), Errand into the Maze (1947) and Embattled Garden (1958), with sets by sculptor Isamu Noguchi, Frontier (1935), Diversion of Angels (1948), and an excerpt from Primitive Mysteries (1931), At Summer’s Full and Letter to the World. Graham’s pioneering shape and gestures will also be represented by the solos Satyric Festival Song (1932) and Deep Song (1937). Guest artists Misty Copeland and Herman Cornejo will dance principal roles in At Summer’s Full on opening night. Graham’s iconic solo Lamentation (1930) has been re-imagined by choreographers Kyle Abraham, Michelle Dorrance, Liz Gerring, and Sonya Tayeh in celebration of the 85th anniversary of the work. Recent works by Annie-B Parson, Nacho Duato, and Andonis Foniadakis will round out the programs. The architect Frank Gehry will create projected images that interact with one of Graham’s most architectural works, Steps in the Street (1936). Each program will open with a short film by photographer, designer, and image-maker Peter Arnell, featuring dancers from the current Graham Company. Find out more here
BalletNext
NewYork Live Arts
February 10-14
Choreographer Peter Quanz and Brooklyn flex dancer Jay Donn along with artistic director, Michele Wiles of BalletNext bring three different world premieres--all set to Baroque music, or a riff on it, and all played live--in Baroque’d at New York Live Arts. The music is by 18th century composers Corelli and Biber, with a 21st century world premiere by electro-acoustic cellist/composer Chris Lancaster. Find out more here
Douglas Dunn and Dancers
Brooklyn Academy of Music, BAM Fisher
February 11-15
Aidos, a new work by Dunn features dancing by Dunn, Jules Bakshi, Alexandra Berger, Emily Pope-Blackman, Jin Ju Song-Begin, Jessica Martineau, Paul Singh, Jake Szczypek, and Timothy Ward to Bach Cello Suites performed live by Ha-Yang Kim, with design by Andrew Jordan and lighting design by Carol Mullins. Find out more here
I <3 GDC – various artists
Gina Gibney Dance
February 12
I <3 GDC is a celebration of the Gibney Dance community, showcasing work being made by our staff, renters, teachers, colleagues, and supporters. Featuring performances by: Adam Barruch Dance, Danté Brown|Warehouse Dance, BAND|portier, Jennifer McQuiston Lott, Elena Light, NOT for reTAIL, LoudHoundMovement, and Malcolm Low! Find our more here
ICKamsterdam (Emio Greco | Pieter C. Scholten)
Peak Performances/Kasser/Montclair State University
February 12-15
Greco and Scholten come to New Jersey with ROCCO and the stage at the Kasser becomes a boxing ring; every seat is ringside. “Dancers challenge each other with punches and strikes, fast footwork and ingenious tactics in this high-stakes match. Inspired by the classic Italian film, Rocco & His Brothers, ROCCO depicts brotherly love and the struggle for a better life with dazzling physical virtuosity,” notes the release. Find out more here
Megan Sipe - A Chocolate Love Affair
Access Theater
Feb 12-15
Chocolate Dances Presents its 3rd annual Valentine’s Day Weekend Tasting Performance: A Chocolate Love Affair - Love, Murder, Seduction, Espionage and Chocolate a dance theater work with live music and multiple handmade chocolate truffle tastings. Chocolate will be served to the audience during the performance. Find out more here
Dance Iquail
Ailey Citigroup Theater
February 13-14
Dance Iquail will present the premiere of director/choreographer Iquail Shaheed's Black Swan, "...an exploration of the experience of the black ballerina as a window into issues of race, identity, and isolation, set to music by artist/activist Nina Simone..." according to the release. Find out more here
Maria Bauman
Gina Gibney Dance
February 14
Bauman asks: What role does physicality have in our organizing and our community engagement? In our leadership? Catch Bauman’s experiential workshop and “… explore these ideas with physical and verbal discourse, practice body awareness as a leadership tool…” and more. Find out more here
Ballet Hispanico
Queens Theater
February 14-15
Ballet Hispanico will present El Beso by Spanish native Gustavo Ramírez Sansano, Sombrerísimo by Belgo-Colombian Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Sortijas by Spain’s Cayetano Soto and artistic director Eduardo Vilaro's Asuka, a celebration of the music of Queen of Salsa Celia Cruz. Find out more here
Tap Talks/Tap Films
American Tap Dance Center
February 15
Rhythm/tap soloist, Margaret Morrison shares some of her archival footage and research into little-known woman tap dancers. Juanita Pitts, Lois Bright, the Three Queens, Alice Whitman and others. The event is co-hosted by Morrison & Brynn Shiovitz. Find out more here
Various Artists
Movement Research at the Judson Church
February 16
Don’t miss this free, ongoing, Monday night performance series of experimentation and works-in-progress. This week’s featured artists are: Martita Abril, I AM A BOYS CHOIR, Cesar Reyes Lopez, Elina Lutce˚ and The Lovelies. Find out more here
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