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Fall For Dance 2023 Celebrates 20 Years at New York City Center

New York City Center's Fall For Dance 2023 brings unique international dance companies to New York City at affordable prices. All tickets are $20 + fees. It's one of the best dance deals in town by one of New York City's major dance theaters. It always sells out. 20th Fall For Dance 2023 Fall for Dance 2023 presents five programs with three dance companies each; to … [Read more...] about Fall For Dance 2023 Celebrates 20 Years at New York City Center

Ballet Hispánico Dances an Iconic Ballet Pas de Deux, New Commissions and a Latin Classic at New York City Center

Ballet Hispánico Spring 2023 Dances Ballet Hispánico Spring 2023 dances “New Sleep,” an iconic Forsythe ballet pas de deux; new commissions: “Sor Juana” by Michelle Manzanales and “Papagayos” by Omar Román de Jesús; and a company classic “Club Havana” by Pedro Ruiz; at New York City Center in Midtown, Manhattan; Thursday-Saturday, June 1-3, … [Read more...] about Ballet Hispánico Dances an Iconic Ballet Pas de Deux, New Commissions and a Latin Classic at New York City Center

Ballet Hispánico Legacy Gala Hosted by Ana Navarro with Sergio Trujillo Tributes The Miranda Family at The Plaza

Support Ballet Hispánico at its Legacy Gala tribute toThe Miranda Family, with Ana Navarro, Sergio Trujillo, many special guests, dinner, and dancing to the Spanish Harlem Orchestra at The Plaza Hotel. It follows Ballet Hispánico's opening night performance at New York City Center in Midtown; on Thursday, June 1, 2023 with a 5:30pm reception for the 6:30pm premiere performance. … [Read more...] about Ballet Hispánico Legacy Gala Hosted by Ana Navarro with Sergio Trujillo Tributes The Miranda Family at The Plaza

Ballet Hispánico Makes its Mark as America’s Largest Latinx Cultural Organization

Ballet Hispánico takes center stage in Spring 2023 with William Forsythe's iconic ballet pas de deux "New Sleep" at New York City Center. William Forsythe's "New Sleep" William Forsythe is an iconic New York contemporary dance choreographer known for his work with Ballet Frankfurt and The Forsythe Company. @william_forsythe_🗽 "New Sleep" is a duet danced in a … [Read more...] about Ballet Hispánico Makes its Mark as America’s Largest Latinx Cultural Organization

Ballet Hispánico Leaps into the Top Tier of American Dance Companies

Ballet Hispánico in Spring 2023 has grown into America's largest Latinx cultural organization. It's become a full-fledged dance organization with its own studios, a touring company, school of dance, and multidimensional community arts outreach. The Hispanic community dance company that Venezuelan-born, Mexican Puerto Rican dancer Tina Ramirez started in 1970, has grown into … [Read more...] about Ballet Hispánico Leaps into the Top Tier of American Dance Companies

Dance Theatre of Harlem Bids Farewell to Artistic Director Virginia Johnson at New York City Center

Dance Theatre of Harlem's 2022 Season at New York City Center is the company's farewell to Artistic Director Virginia Johnson (Pointe Magazine). She was picked by company co-founder Arthur Mitchell to relaunch the company in 2009. She was going to retire, but stayed on to guide the company through the pandemic. Resident Choreographer Robert Garland becomes Artistic Director … [Read more...] about Dance Theatre of Harlem Bids Farewell to Artistic Director Virginia Johnson at New York City Center

Ayodele Casel Artists at the Center Showcases the Next Generation of Tap Dance Stars

New York Puerto Rican dancer Ayodele Casel is one of New York's reigning queens of tap dance. Dance producer Torya Beard is the other side of the coin. Ayodele Casel Artists at the Center Ayodele Casel Artists at the Center is basically Ayodele and friends performing six World Premiere tap dance commissions at New York City Center, that show everything that tap dance … [Read more...] about Ayodele Casel Artists at the Center Showcases the Next Generation of Tap Dance Stars

Sara Baras Brings “Alma” to the Flamenco Festival New York City Center 2023

Living flamenco legend Sara Baras returns to New York City with a love letter to flamenco’s origins. "Alma" (Soul) is an evening-length showcase of propulsive footwork, formidable musicianship, and unforgettable performances. Flamenco Festival New York City Center 2023 "Alma" blends traditional flamenco with bolero rhythms. The Afro-Cuban percussion in the photo, … [Read more...] about Sara Baras Brings “Alma” to the Flamenco Festival New York City Center 2023

Flamenco Festival New York 2023 Fills the City with Duende

The Flamenco Festival New York 2023 brings a new crop of the best flamenco dancers and musicians from Spain, as they start their American tours. There's always something for everyone from traditional purists, to the experimental avant-garde. The flamenco carries the heritage of so many peoples. European, African, Arab, and Asian culture all come together in Spain. You … [Read more...] about Flamenco Festival New York 2023 Fills the City with Duende

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 2022 Fall Season Looks Back and Looks Forward at New York City Center

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 2022 Fall Season is at its home theater, New York City Center. The company is the legacy of Alvin Ailey, the legendary African American modern dancer and choreographer who found fame in New York. His company popularized modern dance around the world. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is not a ballet company, but performs at the … [Read more...] about Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 2022 Fall Season Looks Back and Looks Forward at New York City Center

Fall For Dance Festival 2022

The Fall For Dance Festival 2022 at New York City Center is one of the highlights of NYC's dance season. It presents leading international dancers and companies for just $20 per program. The shows always sellout, so buy your tickets as soon as they go on sale. 19th Fall For Dance Festival 2022 The 19th Fall For Dance Festival is at New York City Center in Midtown, … [Read more...] about Fall For Dance Festival 2022

20th Flamenco Festival NYC 2022 Returns to New York City Center

The 20th Flamenco Festival NYC 2022 with Mañuel Liñán and a Gala Flamenca is at New York City Center in Midtown, Fri-Sun, Apr 22-24. From $35. nycitycenter.org 🇪🇸 This 20th Anniversary Season presents Compañía Manuel Liñán "Viva!" and a Gala Flamenca. Compañía Manuel Liñán "Viva!" Compañía Manuel Liñán "Viva!" is Fri, Apr 22 at 8pm. From $35. nycitycenter.org … [Read more...] about 20th Flamenco Festival NYC 2022 Returns to New York City Center

Rocío Molina is Caída del Cielo “Fallen from Heaven”

Rocío Molina is a Spanish flamenco dancer known for stretching the boundaries of flamenco internationally. Flamenco Festival 2020 Friday, March 27, 2020 at 8pm ~ Rocío Molina brings “Caída del Cielo” (Fallen from Heaven). She premiered the show at Chaillot National Theater in Paris, France in 2016. The dance is a celebration of the female form. Molina may be … [Read more...] about Rocío Molina is Caída del Cielo “Fallen from Heaven”

Fall for Dance Festival 2019

New York City Center's Fall for Dance Festival presents programs of four world-class dance companies a night for just $15. It's the best deal in dance in New York City and sells out every year. 16th Fall For Dance Festival The 16th Fall for Dance Festival is at New York City Center in Midtown, NYC from October 1-13, 2019. $15 Tickets go on sale Sunday, September 8 at … [Read more...] about Fall for Dance Festival 2019

New York City Center 2019-20 Season

New York City Center's 2019-20 Season brings world-class dance and Broadway revivals to all New Yorkers. Evita Wednesday-Sunday, November 13-24, 2019 ~ Evita, Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony Award-winning rock opera about Eva Perón, the former first lady of Argentina, runs. The cast includes dancers from New York City's tango community. From $50 Wednesday, November 13 is a Gala … [Read more...] about New York City Center 2019-20 Season

Jesús Carmona

Catalan Jesús Carmona is one of the most charismatic stars of the new generation of Spanish flamenco dancers who carry flamenco traditions into our postmodern world. Jesús Carmona: Amator at Lincoln Center Out of Doors Carmona brings his Amator Spanish flamenco show to Lincoln Center Out of Doors at Damrosch Park in Lincoln Center on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at 7:30pm … [Read more...] about Jesús Carmona

Fall for Dance Festival 2018

The Fall for Dance Festival at New York City Center in Midtown, Manhattan, October 1 - 13, 2018, presents five programs with four world-class dance companies each for just $15. The performances are full of dance world stars. There are principal dancers from New York City Ballet and American Ballet Theater. There are six New York City Center world premiere commissions. This … [Read more...] about Fall for Dance Festival 2018

Arturo O’Farrill and Friends ¡ Adelante Cuba ¡ Festival at New York City Center

Arturo O'Farrill and Friends close the ¡ Adelante Cuba ! Festival at New York City Center in Midtown, Manhattan on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 8 pm. From $35 #AdelanteCubaNYCC The special guests are really special. 87-year old Omara Portuondo is a living legend from The Buena Vista Social Club. Other friends bring Havana Rap, Jazz piano, Classical orchestration, and … [Read more...] about Arturo O’Farrill and Friends ¡ Adelante Cuba ¡ Festival at New York City Center

Carlos Acosta Danza Debut

Acosta Danza, the new contemporary ballet company of Cuban Royal Ballet legend Carlos Acosta, is coming to New York City Center's Mainstage for the ¡Adelante, Cuba! Festival, Wednesday - Friday, April 25 - 27, 2018. #AdelanteCubaNYCC Get tickets Dancing is Part of Being Cuban Dancing is how we pray and how we celebrate life. Dancing connects us spiritually with our … [Read more...] about Carlos Acosta Danza Debut

Dance Theatre of Harlem 2018

Dance Theatre of Harlem is the world's first Black Classical Ballet company. Dance Theatre of Harlem https://youtu.be/0zsTKHV-6EM Dance Theatre of Harlem is a Contemporary Ballet company with a touring company and a ballet school that does a lot of educational outreach. The Company was founded in 1969 by Arthur Mitchell and Karel Shook. Mitchell was the first … [Read more...] about Dance Theatre of Harlem 2018

Compañía Eva Yerbabuena

Eva Yerbabuena Eva Yerbabuena is a Flamenco superstar. Eva María Garrido Garcia was born in Germany in 1970. She was raised in her family's hometown just outside Granada, Spain. Yerbuena formed her own company in 1998, and in 2001, won Spain's national dance prize (El Premio de Danza). She is considered one of today's leading Flamenco performers. Compañía Eva Yerbabuena in … [Read more...] about Compañía Eva Yerbabuena

Ballet Nacional de España Flamenco Festival New York City Center

Ballet Nacional de España (National Ballet of Spain) is the world’s leading Flamenco dance company. It blends the fire of traditional Flamenco with the technique and choreographic possibilities of classical Ballet. Ballet Nacional de España in New York City https://youtu.be/0gr4Ocg7fHY Ballet Nacional de España brings The Flamenco Festival to New York City Center, … [Read more...] about Ballet Nacional de España Flamenco Festival New York City Center

The Red Shoes

The Red Shoes is a: Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale (1845) Academy Award-winning film by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger (1948) Ballet by Matthew Bourne (2016) The Red Shoes Fairy Tale Karen is a poor peasant orphan who is adopted and raised by a rich lady. Karen has her new mother buy her a pair of red shoes fit for a princess. Against her mother's … [Read more...] about The Red Shoes

Fall for Dance Festival 2017 brings international dance companies to NYC

The Fall for Dance Festival at New York City Center in September-October presents four world-class dance companies in each show for just $15. It sells out! Get tickets at www.nycitycenter.org 14th annual Fall for Dance Festival 2017 New York City Center presents five programs of 20 international dance companies and artists, October 2-14, 2017. Tickets go on sale Sunday, … [Read more...] about Fall for Dance Festival 2017 brings international dance companies to NYC