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Motion/Matter: Street Dance Festival

Opening Date: Jan 5, 2024
Closing Date: Jan 14, 2024
Motion/Matter: Street Dance Festival

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Playing @
Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC)
251 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10007
An international festival celebrating the multitude of street dance movements emerging from New York City and beyond, featuring legendary DJs, epic battles and concert dance premieres. Motion/Matter brings together an intergenerational intersection of today’s hottest artists, dancers and choreographers to share the awe-inspiring talent that has evolved into a global phenomenon.

Afrikan Party
January 5-7, 2024
Supa Rich Kids by Oulouy, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Spain

Motion/Matter: Mmmmm
January 11, 2024
DJ Spinna and Rimarkable, NYC
NYC legends DJ Spinna and Rimarkable are taking over the turntables in PAC NYC’s Vartan and Clare Gregorian Lobby to celebrate all that is Motion/Matter. Get into the groove with the official party of the festival. Mix, mingle and move to a mesmerizing flow of hip-hop, deep house, jazz, soul and funk that transcends boundaries and generations. Mmmmm…This is going to be a party!

BreAking | P is For Pop and D is For Dip
January 11-12, 2024
BreAkingKorea National Contemporary Dance Company
Choreographed by Lee Kyungeun, South Korea
and
P is For Pop and D is For Dip by Kia La Beija, NYC
A PAC NYC Commission

All Styles Dance Battle
January 13, 2024
Get ready to feel the rush of adrenaline as leading dancers invited from the NYC Club Scene and beyond compete for a cash grand prize in the Motion/Matter: All-Styles Dance Battle. Competitors will go toe-to-toe demonstrating a wide range of street dance styles chosen by the Battle DJ including Breaking, Waacking, Locking, Voguing and more. The champion will be determined by a panel of guest judges including Princess Lockerooo, Ken Swift and Omari Wiles. Motion/Matter: All-Styles Dance Battle is more than a competition—it’s a celebration of passion, a testament to dedication and a showcase of the transformative power of street dance.

The Barefoot Diva | P is For Pop and D is For Dip
January 13-14, 2024
The Barefoot Diva choreographed by Nicolas Huchard, France
P is For Pop and D is For Dip by Kia La Beija, NYC
A PAC NYC Commission
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Performance Schedule

Visit pacnyc.org for full festival schedule.


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Accessibility

  • Assisted Listening System

    Infrared assistive listening systems are installed in all theaters and headsets may be used at any seat. Headsets with induction neckloops are available for patrons who use hearing aids and cochlear implants with a “T” switch. Devices are distributed free-of-charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Devices are available at the Ticketing and Information Desk. Please request a device from staff as you arrive.
  • Box Office

    The Ticketing and Information Desk, located in the lobby entrance, is accessible.
  • Elevator/Escalator

    Accessible Ramps and Elevators allow patrons to reach all levels/areas of PAC NYC. Elevators are provided to navigate from the ground level to the main foyer and restaurant and to all levels of the theaters where accessible seating is present.
  • Entrance

    The accessible Citi Entrance is available just west of the grand stairwell into PAC NYC. All theaters, the restaurant and Ticketing and Information Desk are accessible.
  • Folding Armrests

    Seats with removable armrests are available in all venues.
  • Passenger Loading Zone

    Access-a-Ride users can use the AAR bus stop at the front entry of PAC NYC for more convenient pick-ups and drop-offs.
  • Restroom

    Accessible restrooms are located on the 2nd and 3rd level of the building, accessible via elevator from the ground and the main 2nd level lobby. Three ADA Single use restrooms (Large enough for companion assistance) are located on the 2nd level. Two ADA Single use restrooms (Large enough for companion assistance) and 4 wheelchair accessible toilets are located on the 3rd level.
  • Seating

    All theaters have wheelchair- and scooter-accessible locations where patrons can remain in their wheelchairs or transfer to theater seats. Patrons who cannot or do not wish to transfer from their wheelchairs to a theater seat should request/purchase wheelchair-accessible locations when ordering tickets. Seats with removable armrests are available in all venues.
  • Visual Assistance

    Large print and Braille playbills are available.
  • Wheelchair Info

    All theaters have wheelchair- and scooter-accessible locations where patrons can remain in their wheelchairs or transfer to theater seats. Patrons who cannot or do not wish to transfer from their wheelchairs to a theater seat should request/purchase wheelchair-accessible locations when ordering tickets. For assistance selecting accessible seats or for more information about accessibility for a person with a disability, please contact 212-266-3010 or accessibility@pacnyc.org.

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