Festival opening to honor the impact, beauty, and versatility of Black dancers and creators past and present, curated in collaboration with Festival Advisory Committee.
This Summer Festival is a direct response to both the violence inflicted upon the global Black community and to the needs of the many unemployed artists. It will also provide a means for local economic recovery. In a period of social unrest, the Kaatsbaan Summer Festival will be dedicated to action, healing, beautyand harmony that dance and related arts can inspire. We welcome one and all to experience a unique and unifying cultural event.
Kaatsbaan's outdoor Summer Festival will also be presented on the organization's social media platforms and YouTube channel as well as on participating artist's social media for worldwide access and inclusion. The Summer Festival is an invaluable resource that Kaatsbaan is proud to provide during this time, and will document the effects of the historical pandemic on global arts and culture.
All performance tickets are free, with a request for donations to Kaatsbaan, a portion of which will be donated to the NAACP and/or to suggested organizations made by the Festival's Advisory Committee. Please visit www.kaatsbaan.org for updates.
Advanced registration is required to attend the Summer Festival in person, as there are a limited number of reserved spots for each performance. The Summer Festival will follow all New York State safety mandates and protocols, including temperature checks, mask wearing, and physical distancing. General registration will be announced shortly. Please visit www.kaatsbaan.org.
Performing Artists: Aran Bell * Elizabeth Beyer * Isabella Boylston * Co Lab Dance * Patricia Delgado * Duncan Lyle Dance * Ali Ewoldt * Robbie Fairchild * Jenn Freeman * Marcelo Gomes * Carlos Gonzalez * Tamar Greene * Catherine Hurlin * Anabel Katsnelson * Emily Kikta * Lloyd Knight * Erica Lall * Courtney Lavine * Yannick Lebrun * Malcolm Low * Sara Mearns * Jodi Melnick * Nick Palmquist * Justin Peck * Damani Pompey * Claudia Rahardjanoto * Gregory Richardson * Calvin Royal lll * Leonardo Sandoval * Jose Sebastian * Tangent Theatre Company * Taylor Stanley * Cassandra Trenary * Vivo Flamenco Carlota Santana * Peter Walker * James Whiteside * Maddy Wright * Kristina Zaidner
Special appearance by Christopher Wheeldon
Art Installation: Brandon Stirling Baker, Kaatsbaan Residency ArtistIn light : of the timeA collective collaboration of poets, choreographers, playwrights, visual artists and designers in the world of dance. Featuring the work of Jamar Roberts, Carl Hancock Rux, Hope Boykin and Alan C. Edwards. Co-Curated by Brandon Stirling Baker.
Kaatsbaan Barn Film ProjectionsJacob Jonas The Company
PORTAL, Quinn Wharton
Works & Process at the Guggenheim's WPA Virtual Commissions
