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Somewhere at the Beginning

First Preview: Sep 11, 2019
Opening Date: Sep 11, 2019
Closing Date: Sep 29, 2019
Running Time: 01:05
Somewhere at the Beginning

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Playing @
La MaMa - Ellen Stewart Theatre
66 East 4th Street, New York City, NY 10003-8903
Germaine Acogny, the "Mother of Contemporary African Dance," presents the US premiere of her powerhouse solo, SOMEWHERE AT THE BEGINNING.

Co-created and directed by Mikaël Serre, this unflinching and brave work traces African history interwoven with her own life narrative. Founder and director of the renowned Ecole des Sables in Senegal, Acogny, who is now in her 70s, has shaped a new generation of dancers and choreographers in Africa. As part of BRIDGING, she will teach a workshop with students of dance at NYU Tisch School of the Arts.

Part of Crossing the Line Festival 2019
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Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 15

Performance Schedule

THURSDAY thru SATURDAY @ 7 PM


Director
  • Mikaël Serre

Choreography
  • Germaine Acogny

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Full-price tickets:

$25.00 - $25.00

Lottery & Rush

$20 - Students/Seniors

Accessibility

  • Elevator/Escalator

    Elevator access to the box office on the mezzanine and the theater on the 2nd floor.
  • Restroom

    Accessible bathrooms are available on the 2nd floor and 3rd floor.
  • Seating

    Capacity: 299
  • Telephone

    None on premises
  • Wheelchair Info

    A wheelchair accessible entry door on E 4th Street Talk to a house manager at the performance for accessible seating.

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