Archive: January 2009

Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet at the Joyce, May 5th – 10th, 2009

Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet will perform a special New York City engagement May 5 – 10, 2009 at The Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue (at 19th Street). The acclaimed company is returning to the Joyce with a new program of work from the gifted choreographer featuring: “Rasa”, an exhilarating and transformative work set to tabla master Zakir Hussain’s rhythmic beat and another New York Premiere tba.

Young Cuban Ballet Stars to Perform in Cape Town and Pretoria South Africa, May 2009

South African dance lovers will be delighted to know that in May this year, a company of outstanding young dancers from Cuba will grace our stages when they present two seasons at the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town and at the Aula Theatre at the University of Pretoria.

Yoshiko Chuma and The School of Hard Knocks – June 4th – 13th, 2009

Yoshiko Chuma and The School of Hard Knocks (www.yoshikochuma.org) will perform "POONARC: Page Out of Order: Not About Romanian Cinema.

“HAGGADDAH” BY WITNESS RELOCATION March 19 -29 2009 at LaMama E.T.C.

Witness Relocation, whom Performing Arts Journal dubbed "a dance-theater anarchist's utopia," will perform "Haggaddah," a work based on the Passover Seder. The project will link post-modern dance, narrative storytelling, rock concerts, lectures, and dramatic scenes into a vibrant artistic rendering of one of the world’s most ancient holidays.

The Hong Kong Ballet’s Debut at Beijing’s National Theatre a Resounding Success

The Hong Kong Ballet (HKB)'s Beijing Tour 2009, which concluded last week at the National Centre for the Performing Arts, was a resounding success. The Hong Kong Ballet was the first troupe to take to the stage of the National Centre for Performing Arts' Opera House this New Year and captured the hearts of the audience with the timeless classic, Swan Lake.

Michigan Premiere of George Balanchine’s Prodigal Son, Jan 30th – Feb 8th 2009

Grand Rapids Ballet Company brings a powerful ballet to the stage for its Michigan premiere with George Balanchine’s Prodigal Son as the anchor of a program of masterpieces. Contemporary Masters brings three compelling works to the Peter Martin Wege Theatre January 30 - February 1 and February 6 - 8 for six performances.

Ballet Builders in Concert March 14 & 15, 2009 at the Di Capo Opera Theater, NYC

BALLET BUILDERS celebrates its 25th Anniversary Season in 2009 with two performances at the DiCapo Opera Theater. Founded by Ruth Chester and Michael Kraus, Ballet Builders has offered performance opportunities to almost 100 choreographers and to hundreds of dancers from the New York area and around the country.

2009 New York International Ballet Competition (NYIBC) Judges Announced

The next NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL BALLET COMPETITION will mark the organization's 25th Anniversary. Dancers from around the world will arrive in New York City for the two-week preparation period, June 8- 25, and public performances will take place June 24-28 at the Rose Theater, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Broadway and 60th Street. Founder Ilona Copen continues as Executive Director; Richard Chen See is Director; and Eleanor d'Anutono remains at Artistic Director.

Thunderbird American Indian Dancers, Jan 30th – Feb 8th 2009 at TNC

Thunderbird American Indian Dancers will hold their 34th annual Dance Concert and Pow Wow at Theater for the New City, 155 First Avenue, from January 30 to February 8, 2009. The troupe's appearances benefit college funds for needy Native American students.

Dances Patrelle, The 20th Anniversary Season, April 16th – 19th 2009 at the Kaye Playhouse

Dances Patrelle, 20th Repertory Season, will be presented April 16 – 19, 2009 at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College (68th Street between Park & Lexington Avenues) NYC. The diverse and exciting program will include a World Premiere as well as a past dance classic by Francis Patrelle.

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