“A powerful choreographer with a versatile and loyal band of collaborators in her corner; all of Farrish’s work has left an imprint on my mind, even years later.” DANCE ENTHUSIAST The recipient of the 2023 Ellis-Beauregard Foundation Choreographer Award, Kayla Farrish is a Black interdisciplinary artist merging dance, theater, filmmaking, narrative, and sound score. Her … Read more
“Companies like Complexions are game-changing: they’re forging a path for what ballet can be instead of what it historically has been.” THE GUARDIAN Rooted in a rich Alvin Ailey lineage with a cadre of 16 stunning dancers, Complexions Contemporary Ballet is hailed as a “matchless American dance company” by the Philadelphia Inquirer and “game changing” … Read more
“More than a hip isolating dance ensemble…CONTRA-TEIMPO pushes boundaries.” WASHINGTON POST The exciting Los-Angeles–based CONTRA-TIEMPO draws on salsa, Afro-Cuban, hip-hop, and contemporary dance combined with text and original music to create an original physical, visual and sonic vocabulary. A bold, multilingual, activist dance-theater company, CONTRA-TIEMPO inspires and embraces communities where all people are awakened to … Read more
“MOMIX’s ‘Alice’ fills the stage with a marvellously dizzying flow of physical activities and illusions amid expansive, artful projections.” WALL STREET JOURNAL Seamlessly blending illusion, acrobatics, magic and whimsy, MOMIX sends audiences flying down the rabbit hole in Moses Pendleton’s newest creation, Alice, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice in Wonderland. “I don’t intend to … Read more
The upcoming performance with Faye Driscoll on March 28, 2024 has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. We do not yet know of the new performance date or time. All tickets will be automatically transferred once the information is confirmed. Ticket holders will receive communication regarding their tickets. We apologize for the any inconvenience and … Read more
“One of the most compelling things I’ve seen on stage in a while.” ODC DANCE STORIES “Lively and emotional performances given without a conductor.” THE GUARDIAN Palaver Strings joins forces with contemporary dance collective, little house dance, to present Noisefloor an immersive physical, visual, and musical experience with the performers activating the stage as well … Read more
“Nothing prepared you for the totality of Alvin Ailey: the aural, visual, physical, spiritual beauty…Heaven…Everywhere you looked: sensory pleasure…” ZADIE SMITH, NEW YORK TIMES Marvel at their virtuosity and grace, feel their passion, connect to the heart of dance with the iconic Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. This evening of extraordinary dance, expounding on Ailey’s … Read more
Please note: the venue has changed for this performance to the Westbrook Performing Arts Center. Ticket holders will have their tickets re-issued via the original delivery method. Additional details have been sent directly to ticket holders via email. “Buck’s power derives from the ability to get to the bottom of what something feels like for him … Read more
“International festival aims to delight, unite, and inspire” – YALE NEWS Ovations kicks off the 92nd season with a lively and immersive community dance party. Featuring a high energy live band and guided dance instruction, this unique event invites all to enjoy the spirited Indian Gujarati folk dances of garba and raas. Clapping, spinning and … Read more
“Farruquito dances as if he has every answer at his fingertips.” THE NEW YORK TIMES Called “the greatest flamenco dancer of this new century” by The New York Times, Farruquito (Juan Manuel Fernández Montoya) is hailed by critics and audiences alike for his prodigious artistry, incredible stage presence, profound poetry and captivating beauty. Heir to … Read more
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