Tess Dworman
The Chocolate Factory Theater
Until Dec. 21
Dworman closes out the Fall 2024 season at The Chocolate Factory Theater with the premiere of Everything Must Go, "...a dance theater work that emerges from satirical questioning into the consumption of experimental performance. It examines the ways in which capitalism provokes a savior complex in artists, urging us to demonstrate goodness amidst crisis. Dworman’s investigation into persona and the solo improvisational form continues with this stark inhabitation of character and an inventory of feeling inside the power play between performer and audience. A teacher becomes a life coach becomes The Artist becomes your mom.
The work lays bare the tangential renewal of live performance," according to the release. Find out more here
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
The Joyce Theater
Dec. 17-Jan. 5
Known intimately and lovingly as “the Trocks,” the tutu-clad, all-male dance and comedic company brings the holiday cheer back to New York. Find out more here
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT)
City Center
Dec. 4-Jan. 5
AAADT returns for their annual holiday engagement. This season, titled “Legacy in Motion” also celebrates the life of Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison. The programs will feature world premieres: Sacred Songs by Interim Artistic Director Matthew Rushing, Finding Free by Hope Boykin, Many Angels by Lar Lubovitch, and Al-Andalus Blues by Jamar Roberts. The season also includes the 25th anniversary staging of Ronald K. Brown’s Grace and a new production of Elisa Monte’s Treading, plus many repertory favorites including the Alvin Ailey’s iconic Revelations. Find out more here
The Bang Group
Kaufmann Concert Hall
Online-Dec 20 + Dec 23
Nut/Cracked — The Bang Group’s comedic response to "The Nutcracker" and takes its inspiration from all corners of the dance canon, from tap riffs to en pointe ballet, by way of bubble wrap, disco and take-out noodles. Find out more here
Dances Patrelle
Gerald W. Lynch Theater
Dec. 19-22
The Company will present The Yorkville Nutcracker which takes audiences on a tour of 1895 New York City with Dances Patrelle. Your journey begins with a Christmas Eve party at Gracie Mansion attended by dignitaries from around the world - including our new police commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt and more, hosted by the Sugar-Plum Fairy. New York City Ballet's Miriam Miller and Tyler Angle lead the Dances Patrelle Find out more here
Mark Morris Dance Group
BAM
Dec. 13-22
Morris Dance Group’s reimagining of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker's, The Hard Nut, transports the classic ballet from the strait-laced 1890s to the swinging 70s, featuring raucous parties, dancing G.I. Joes, and whimsical costumes. Morris’ lyrical choreography, combined with Charles Burns’ comic book art, creates a colorful and humorous retelling of the beloved story. Featuring live music by the MMDG Music Ensemble, this production preserves the warm spirit of the holidays while offering a fresh, modern twist. Find out more here
Forces of Nature
The Apollo + NJPAC
Dec. 21 + Dec. 22
The Harlem-based, Abdel R. Salaam’s Forces of Nature Dance Theatre returns to The Apollo with Kwanzaa: A Regeneration Celebration. For the performances at The Apollo, audience will experience the 7 principles: unity, self-determination, and community. For the performance at NJPAC, the Company melds dance, music, and spoken word, hosted by Olabamidele Husbands, and will feature the young artists from FIYAA: Forces Incredible Youth Arts Alliance Forces of Nature Dance Theatre. Find out more here and here
J. Bouey
Madhura Studio
Dec. 21
Dark Night of the Soul 2024, is an annual Winter Solstice celebration produced by Midheaven Network + Studio and Madhura Studios. This year, we’re bringing together a joyful and inspiring evening filled with art, movement, conversation, and connection. For more information and RSVP go here
Symara Sarai + Anh Vo
Danspace Project
Dec. 21
For DraftWork, the series curated by choreographer Ishmael Houston-Jones Sarai and Vo shares an afternoon of works-in-development. DraftWork is free, open to all, and followed by questions and conversation between the artists, curator, and audience. Admission: Free and open to all with RSVP Find out more and RSVP here
Ailey II
The Whitney Museum of American Art
Dec. 21-22
Ailey II will present Harmonic Echo, part of Edges of Ailey exhibit. This piece offers African dance idioms to create a modern dance work. Find out more here
New York Theatre Ballet
Florence Gould Hall
Dec. 21-22
Keith Michael’s The Nutcracker will be presented at the Florence Gould Hall and also at the Kupferberg Center for the Arts. Find out more here and here
Nélida Tirado
Abrons Arts Center
Dec. 22
Tirado, will present Dime Quién Soy (Tell Me Who I Am) which "...embarks on a journey in celebration of her authentic self. This all-ages dance performance fuses flamenco, bomba y plena, and salsa with original live music by Gonzalo Grau to embrace the complexities of personal identity," notes the release. FInd out more here
New York City Ballet
David H. Koch Theater-Lincoln Center
Until - Jan. 4
The Company will present a holiday favorite, George Balanchine's The Nutcracker alongside Tschaikovsky's music. Find out more here
The Chocolate Factory Theater
Until Dec. 21
Dworman closes out the Fall 2024 season at The Chocolate Factory Theater with the premiere of Everything Must Go, "...a dance theater work that emerges from satirical questioning into the consumption of experimental performance. It examines the ways in which capitalism provokes a savior complex in artists, urging us to demonstrate goodness amidst crisis. Dworman’s investigation into persona and the solo improvisational form continues with this stark inhabitation of character and an inventory of feeling inside the power play between performer and audience. A teacher becomes a life coach becomes The Artist becomes your mom.
The work lays bare the tangential renewal of live performance," according to the release. Find out more here
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
The Joyce Theater
Dec. 17-Jan. 5
Known intimately and lovingly as “the Trocks,” the tutu-clad, all-male dance and comedic company brings the holiday cheer back to New York. Find out more here
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT)
City Center
Dec. 4-Jan. 5
AAADT returns for their annual holiday engagement. This season, titled “Legacy in Motion” also celebrates the life of Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison. The programs will feature world premieres: Sacred Songs by Interim Artistic Director Matthew Rushing, Finding Free by Hope Boykin, Many Angels by Lar Lubovitch, and Al-Andalus Blues by Jamar Roberts. The season also includes the 25th anniversary staging of Ronald K. Brown’s Grace and a new production of Elisa Monte’s Treading, plus many repertory favorites including the Alvin Ailey’s iconic Revelations. Find out more here
The Bang Group
Kaufmann Concert Hall
Online-Dec 20 + Dec 23
Nut/Cracked — The Bang Group’s comedic response to "The Nutcracker" and takes its inspiration from all corners of the dance canon, from tap riffs to en pointe ballet, by way of bubble wrap, disco and take-out noodles. Find out more here
Dances Patrelle
Gerald W. Lynch Theater
Dec. 19-22
The Company will present The Yorkville Nutcracker which takes audiences on a tour of 1895 New York City with Dances Patrelle. Your journey begins with a Christmas Eve party at Gracie Mansion attended by dignitaries from around the world - including our new police commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt and more, hosted by the Sugar-Plum Fairy. New York City Ballet's Miriam Miller and Tyler Angle lead the Dances Patrelle Find out more here
Mark Morris Dance Group
BAM
Dec. 13-22
Morris Dance Group’s reimagining of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker's, The Hard Nut, transports the classic ballet from the strait-laced 1890s to the swinging 70s, featuring raucous parties, dancing G.I. Joes, and whimsical costumes. Morris’ lyrical choreography, combined with Charles Burns’ comic book art, creates a colorful and humorous retelling of the beloved story. Featuring live music by the MMDG Music Ensemble, this production preserves the warm spirit of the holidays while offering a fresh, modern twist. Find out more here
Forces of Nature
The Apollo + NJPAC
Dec. 21 + Dec. 22
The Harlem-based, Abdel R. Salaam’s Forces of Nature Dance Theatre returns to The Apollo with Kwanzaa: A Regeneration Celebration. For the performances at The Apollo, audience will experience the 7 principles: unity, self-determination, and community. For the performance at NJPAC, the Company melds dance, music, and spoken word, hosted by Olabamidele Husbands, and will feature the young artists from FIYAA: Forces Incredible Youth Arts Alliance Forces of Nature Dance Theatre. Find out more here and here
J. Bouey
Madhura Studio
Dec. 21
Dark Night of the Soul 2024, is an annual Winter Solstice celebration produced by Midheaven Network + Studio and Madhura Studios. This year, we’re bringing together a joyful and inspiring evening filled with art, movement, conversation, and connection. For more information and RSVP go here
Symara Sarai + Anh Vo
Danspace Project
Dec. 21
For DraftWork, the series curated by choreographer Ishmael Houston-Jones Sarai and Vo shares an afternoon of works-in-development. DraftWork is free, open to all, and followed by questions and conversation between the artists, curator, and audience. Admission: Free and open to all with RSVP Find out more and RSVP here
Ailey II
The Whitney Museum of American Art
Dec. 21-22
Ailey II will present Harmonic Echo, part of Edges of Ailey exhibit. This piece offers African dance idioms to create a modern dance work. Find out more here
New York Theatre Ballet
Florence Gould Hall
Dec. 21-22
Keith Michael’s The Nutcracker will be presented at the Florence Gould Hall and also at the Kupferberg Center for the Arts. Find out more here and here
Nélida Tirado
Abrons Arts Center
Dec. 22
Tirado, will present Dime Quién Soy (Tell Me Who I Am) which "...embarks on a journey in celebration of her authentic self. This all-ages dance performance fuses flamenco, bomba y plena, and salsa with original live music by Gonzalo Grau to embrace the complexities of personal identity," notes the release. FInd out more here
New York City Ballet
David H. Koch Theater-Lincoln Center
Until - Jan. 4
The Company will present a holiday favorite, George Balanchine's The Nutcracker alongside Tschaikovsky's music. Find out more here
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