Events
TIED
now through March 22
Fridays & Saturdays at 7 PM
Saturdays & Sundays at 3 PM
Alpha Omega Studio Theater, 70 E. 4th St.
(next door to LaMaMa)
On its "Sharing the Stage" series, Alpha Omega presents Jason Carmichael in the one-man tour de force "Tied," a moving, funny, always engrossing play by Crystal Rae. Carmichael masterfully portrays Daniel, father of one of the four young girls killed in the September 1963 KKK bombing of the 16th St. Baptist Church in Alabama.
"...a work of genius." —houstonpress.com
VALENTINA KOZLOVA INTERNATIONAL BALLET COMPETITION
Rounds & Finals, March 17, 18, 19 starting at 1 PM at
New York Live Arts, 219 West 19th St.
President of the classical and contemporary dance juries: NINA ANANIASHVILI
(as Rounds run until approx. 7 PM, audience members may enter, leave, and take breaks as they wish.)
Gala performance and Announcement of Winners
Saturday, March 21, starts at 7 PM with performance
Kaye Playhouse, 68th St. bet. Park & Lexington
Performances by medalists and Special Guest
ZOEY ANDERSON in the dazzling solo "Takedeme" by ROBERT BATTLE.
MAGLOIRE'S NEW CHAMBER BALLET
March 20 at 7:00 PM
Dance Lab Studios, 307 W. 38th St., 9th floor
Magloire brings his New Chamber Ballet to Manhattan for a single performance at Dance Lab Studios, followed by a reception in an adjacent Paul Taylor Studio. Always a champion of new music, Miro returns to Grieg and J.S. Bach for this evening with two world premieres.
CLYMOVE
April 9, 10, 11 at 7 PM
New York Live Arts, 219 West 19th Street
Clymene Aldinger's CLYMOVE celebrates its 6th Anniversary Season with two bold new works by Clymene and Ashley Kaylynn Green, member of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. As always, Clymene, former longtime member of Elisa Monte Dance, honors mentors with the Elisa Monte Leadership Legacy Award. This year's event will honor Dr. Phyllis Penney, a formative mentor to Aldinger.
'LIGHTEN UP' - nothing to analyze, nothing to ponder
Wednesday & Thursday, April 15 & 16 at 7:30 PM
Theater at St. Jeans, 150 East 76th Street
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An easy-breezy evening of dances by Beverly Blossom, Claire Porter, Henning Rubsam, Margo Sappington, Bradley Shelver, Antonio Fini, and Helen Tamiris (from the Broadway play and movie "Up in Central Park" reconstructed by Elizabeth McPherson). Performers include Valentina Kozlova, the Montclair State U. Dancers, the Joffrey Concert Group, Claire, Henning, Antonio.
BRONX OPERA
Ben Spierman announces a production of Richard Strauss' Ariadne aux Naxos, performed in English, with full cast and orchestra.
The Bronx Opera – Includes profile, performances, ticket information, and children's program.
DANCE PARADE
Saturday, May 16, starts at noon
Downtown Manhattan
The grand celebration of dance, with thousands of dancers representing many genres of dance, parading downtown and ending in Tompkins Square Park for full performances on set-up stages and free dance classes.
