Martha Graham Dance Company/Studio Series
Graham Studios
December 13–14
The NEW@Graham designed to introduce audiences to the Company’s newest commissions, vis-à-vis a sneak-peek of a work before its premiere, continues with choreographer Annie-B Parson’s new work, inspired by Graham’s 1941 comic ballet Punch and the Judy. A conversation with artistic director janet Eilber follows. The Company will premiere the final work during its Joyce Theater season, under the theme of Sacred/Profane, in February 2017. Find out more here
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT)
New York City Center
November 30 – December 31
For week three of their annual New York City Center five-week season, AAADT, under artistic director, Robert Battle on the bill is an evening dedicated to long-time choreographer Ronald K. Brown (12/14) featuring Brown’s Grace, Ife/My Heart and Ailey dancers Matthew Rushing and returning for this occasion, Renee Robinson. The week also includes Ailey favorites and so much more. Find out more here
Leslie Cuyjet + Lela Aisha Jones | FlyGround
Gibney Dance: Agnes Varis Performing Arts Center
December 15 – 17
As part of the ever-growing series, DoublePlus built by invited curators, Barnoy and Ramirez shares the split-bill evening. The curator is luciana achugar. Find out more here
KineticArchitecture Dance Theatre
Dixon Place
December 2 - 17
The transgender performance artist, choreographer and storyteller Arrie Davidson completes the two-week run of the Dixon Place commissioned work, Wonder/Through the Looking Glass Houses which “… skewers the tales of Lewis Carroll and creates a world of reflection and taboo transformation…” according to the release. Find out more here
Sonya Tayeh
New York Live Arts
December 9 – 17
Tayeh’s evening-length original work, you’ll still call me by name, “…an emotionally charged dance-symphony that explores a mystifying, complex and jagged relationship between a mother and daughter,” according to the release, will receive its New York City debut. Find out more here
Reggie Wilson and his Fist & Heel Performance Group
BAM
December 14 – 17
Choreographer Wilson with his Company will premiere of CITIZEN “…inspired by the histories of iconic African-Americans––including Zora Neale Hurston, James Baldwin, and W.E.B DuBois––who faced prevalent contradictions and adversity in relation to their civic duties and artistic aspirations...” according to the release. Find out more here
Various Artists
Triskelionarts
December 16 – 18
On “The Split Bill” program where emerging and mid-career artists get to share an evening, and later at least two are given the opportunity for a shared or solo run in the Muriel Schulman Theater as part of Triskelion Arts Presents' 2017-2018 Season, this season’s lineup includes: Janice Rosario and Company and Mariam Dingilian (12/15); Mariam Dingilian and LanDforms (12/16); Kyle Marshall Choreography and Janice Rosario and Company (12/17); and LanDforms and Kyle Marshall Choreography (12/18). Find out more here
Hip Hop Nutcracker
NJPAC
December 17
The contemporary version of the timeless holiday classic with performances by MC Kurtis Blow plus dancer, a DJ, a violinist and more returns to NJPAC. Find out more here
Forces of Nature Dance Company
NJPAC
December 17
Under artistic director and choreographer Abdel R. Salaam, Forces of Nature Dance Company brings their annual A Kwanzaa Celebration to NJPAC with special guests Les Nubians as part of NJPAC's Kwanzaa festivities. Find out more here
Oyu Oro Afro Cuban Experimental Dance Ensemble
Aaron Davis Hall- Marian Anderson Theater
December 17 – 18
Joined by visiting Cuban artists, Oyu Oro Afro Cuban Experimental Dance Ensemble brings Siete Mares “…Inspired by the mythology from Yoruba stories…” choreographed and directed by Dany's "La Mora" Perez, according to the release. Find out more here
Graham Studios
December 13–14
The NEW@Graham designed to introduce audiences to the Company’s newest commissions, vis-à-vis a sneak-peek of a work before its premiere, continues with choreographer Annie-B Parson’s new work, inspired by Graham’s 1941 comic ballet Punch and the Judy. A conversation with artistic director janet Eilber follows. The Company will premiere the final work during its Joyce Theater season, under the theme of Sacred/Profane, in February 2017. Find out more here
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT)
New York City Center
November 30 – December 31
For week three of their annual New York City Center five-week season, AAADT, under artistic director, Robert Battle on the bill is an evening dedicated to long-time choreographer Ronald K. Brown (12/14) featuring Brown’s Grace, Ife/My Heart and Ailey dancers Matthew Rushing and returning for this occasion, Renee Robinson. The week also includes Ailey favorites and so much more. Find out more here
Leslie Cuyjet + Lela Aisha Jones | FlyGround
Gibney Dance: Agnes Varis Performing Arts Center
December 15 – 17
As part of the ever-growing series, DoublePlus built by invited curators, Barnoy and Ramirez shares the split-bill evening. The curator is luciana achugar. Find out more here
KineticArchitecture Dance Theatre
Dixon Place
December 2 - 17
The transgender performance artist, choreographer and storyteller Arrie Davidson completes the two-week run of the Dixon Place commissioned work, Wonder/Through the Looking Glass Houses which “… skewers the tales of Lewis Carroll and creates a world of reflection and taboo transformation…” according to the release. Find out more here
Sonya Tayeh
New York Live Arts
December 9 – 17
Tayeh’s evening-length original work, you’ll still call me by name, “…an emotionally charged dance-symphony that explores a mystifying, complex and jagged relationship between a mother and daughter,” according to the release, will receive its New York City debut. Find out more here
Reggie Wilson and his Fist & Heel Performance Group
BAM
December 14 – 17
Choreographer Wilson with his Company will premiere of CITIZEN “…inspired by the histories of iconic African-Americans––including Zora Neale Hurston, James Baldwin, and W.E.B DuBois––who faced prevalent contradictions and adversity in relation to their civic duties and artistic aspirations...” according to the release. Find out more here
Various Artists
Triskelionarts
December 16 – 18
On “The Split Bill” program where emerging and mid-career artists get to share an evening, and later at least two are given the opportunity for a shared or solo run in the Muriel Schulman Theater as part of Triskelion Arts Presents' 2017-2018 Season, this season’s lineup includes: Janice Rosario and Company and Mariam Dingilian (12/15); Mariam Dingilian and LanDforms (12/16); Kyle Marshall Choreography and Janice Rosario and Company (12/17); and LanDforms and Kyle Marshall Choreography (12/18). Find out more here
Hip Hop Nutcracker
NJPAC
December 17
The contemporary version of the timeless holiday classic with performances by MC Kurtis Blow plus dancer, a DJ, a violinist and more returns to NJPAC. Find out more here
Forces of Nature Dance Company
NJPAC
December 17
Under artistic director and choreographer Abdel R. Salaam, Forces of Nature Dance Company brings their annual A Kwanzaa Celebration to NJPAC with special guests Les Nubians as part of NJPAC's Kwanzaa festivities. Find out more here
Oyu Oro Afro Cuban Experimental Dance Ensemble
Aaron Davis Hall- Marian Anderson Theater
December 17 – 18
Joined by visiting Cuban artists, Oyu Oro Afro Cuban Experimental Dance Ensemble brings Siete Mares “…Inspired by the mythology from Yoruba stories…” choreographed and directed by Dany's "La Mora" Perez, according to the release. Find out more here
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