123 FESTIVAL
Apr 29 – May 11 (Spring)
From April 29 to May 11, experience the next generation of dance. Boasting some of the finest young dancers from around the world, don't miss your chance to see three of New York City's top dance companies. Come to all three and save 10%.
1 2 3 OPENING NIGHT EVENT
Tue, Apr 29 at 7:30
For one night only, see all of these talented dancers in a shared evening of outstanding dance benefiting the three companies.
Schedules for shows are included in their individual listings - not in the show schedule
123 FESTIVAL
AILEY II
Apr 30 - May 8 (Spring)
Ailey II 's young dancers are the most talented of their generation, captivating audiences nationwide with their stirring, passionate performances. Under the artistic direction of Sylvia Waters, the Ailey II name has become synonymous with stunning modern dance and distinguished style. This celebrated return engagement will exhilarate audiences with the dynamic spirit and electrifying energy of new works including Troy Powell's The External Knot, Stephane Boko's Fragile and When Dawn Comes…, a new piece by Christopher L. Huggins. http://www.alvinailey.org/page.php?p=main&v=5&sec=ailey2
Wed, Apr 30 at 7:30pm; Sat May 3 at 2pm & 8pm; Sun May 4 at 2pm; Wed, May 7 at 7:30pm; Thu May 8 at 8pm
$44; Joyce Members $33; with purchase of Taylor 2 and ABT II $40 (excluding Sunday Evening)
ABT II
May 1 - May 11
ABT II presents George Balanchine's Allegro Brillante and Antony Tudor's Continuo, along with the Don Quixote pas de deux from Act III, August Bournonville's Flower Festival in Genzano, Marius Petipa's Carnival in Venice pas de deux from Satanella, and excerpts from Raymonda. Contemporary works will include Antony Tudor's acclaimed Continuo and the New York premieres of slokas by Lauri Stallings, Aszure Barton's Barbara, and Cake, based on the life of Marie Antoinette, choreographed by Brian Reeder with costumes by Charles Nolan. http://www.abt.org/dancers/default.asp?page=A§ion=studiocompany
Thu, May1 at 8pm; Fri May 9 at 8pm; Sat May 10 at 2pm; Sun May 11 at 7:30pm
$38; Sunday Evenings $25; Joyce Members $29; with purchase of Ailey II & Taylor 2 $34 (excluding Sunday Evening)
TAYLOR 2
May 2 - May 11
Taylor 2 presents four masterworks from its growing repertoire. In Runes, Taylor's choreography invokes an elemental energy that casts a spell over audiences and dancers alike. The duet from Roses floats upon the romance of Baermann's music. The sculptural precision of Profiles and fast-paced, Baroque flair of Arden Court complete a program of astonishing emotional range and athleticism. http://www.ptdc.org/t2_history.php?id=25
Fri, May 2 at 8pm; Sun, May 4 at 7:30pm; Tue, May 6 at 7:30pm; Sat May 10 at 8pm; Sun May 11 at 2pm
$38; Sunday Evenings $25; Joyce Members $29; with purchase of Ailey II & ABT 2 $34 (excluding Sunday Evening)