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Thu 1st
7:00pm
Poster for the 2025 Westfest Dance Festival, May 1–4. Features images of dancers performing on stage and in a library.

15th Annual WestFest Dance Festival!

WestFest Dance Festival
Join us on May 1-4 for the 15th Annual WestFest Dance Festival, featuring the work of 24 dance artists in two unique programs at the historic Westbeth Artists Residence. Click HERE to learn more!  TOP FLOOR:  Presenting 16 visionary artists at the Martha Graham Studio Theater located on the 11th Floor of the Westbeth Artists Residence.  Tickets: Sliding scale General Admission starting at $20. PROGRAM…

 
8:00pm
Illustrated poster for Firebird & Other Sagas featuring a falling bird-like human figure with extended wings against a sunset ba

Nimbus Dance Presents Firebird & Other Sagas at Nimbus Arts Center

Nimbus Dance
Following world premieres with the New Jersey Symphony at NJPAC, Samuel Pott’s Firebird and Dark Water return in encore performances that blend myth, movement, and multimedia design. Described by NJArts.net as “poignant and absorbing,” Firebird reimagines the classic tale through the eyes of a modern-day young woman, while Dark Water explores the elemental force of the ocean through a haunting…

 
Fri 2nd
7:00pm
Poster for the 2025 Westfest Dance Festival, May 1–4. Features images of dancers performing on stage and in a library.

15th Annual WestFest Dance Festival!

WestFest Dance Festival
Join us on May 1-4 for the 15th Annual WestFest Dance Festival, featuring the work of 24 dance artists in two unique programs at the historic Westbeth Artists Residence. Click HERE to learn more!  TOP FLOOR:  Presenting 16 visionary artists at the Martha Graham Studio Theater located on the 11th Floor of the Westbeth Artists Residence.  Tickets: Sliding scale General Admission starting at $20. PROGRAM…

 
7:00pm
Poster of the 2025 Home Season, Dates, Collage of Images from the past 40 years

2025 Home Season

Ice Theatre of New York
Our 2025, 40th Anniversary Home Season Performances will take place on Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3 at 7PM - the Benefit Gala Performance will be on Monday, May 5 at 6:30PM. Performances by the Professional Ensemble of ITNY Repertory from the past 40 years and Guest Artist Ilia Malinin (MAY 5TH ONLY) Friday, May 2 - 7:00 PM Saturday, May 3- 7:00 PM Monday, May 5 - 6:30 PM  - SPECIAL GUEST…

 
8:00pm
Illustrated poster for Firebird & Other Sagas featuring a falling bird-like human figure with extended wings against a sunset ba

Nimbus Dance Presents Firebird & Other Sagas at Nimbus Arts Center

Nimbus Dance
Following world premieres with the New Jersey Symphony at NJPAC, Samuel Pott’s Firebird and Dark Water return in encore performances that blend myth, movement, and multimedia design. Described by NJArts.net as “poignant and absorbing,” Firebird reimagines the classic tale through the eyes of a modern-day young woman, while Dark Water explores the elemental force of the ocean through a haunting…

 
Sat 3rd
12:00pm
Michael Greenberg and collaborators posing on a wall

CUNY Dance Initiative Announces Michael Greenberg: Intuitive Imprints

CUNY Dance Initiative
The CUNY Dance Initiative (CDI), an expansive program providing New York City choreographers and dance companies with creative residencies on CUNY college campuses, presents Intuitive Imprints on May 3rd at 12 and 2pm at City College of New York. Choreographer and dancer Michael Greenberg creates a site-specific work for City College’s soaring Cohen Library. Intuitive Imprints delves into the…

 
1:00pm
Poster for the 2025 Westfest Dance Festival, May 1–4. Features images of dancers performing on stage and in a library.

15th Annual WestFest Dance Festival!

WestFest Dance Festival
Join us on May 1-4 for the 15th Annual WestFest Dance Festival, featuring the work of 24 dance artists in two unique programs at the historic Westbeth Artists Residence. Click HERE to learn more!  TOP FLOOR:  Presenting 16 visionary artists at the Martha Graham Studio Theater located on the 11th Floor of the Westbeth Artists Residence.  Tickets: Sliding scale General Admission starting at $20. PROGRAM…

 
2:00pm
Michael Greenberg and collaborators posing on a wall

CUNY Dance Initiative Announces Michael Greenberg: Intuitive Imprints

CUNY Dance Initiative
The CUNY Dance Initiative (CDI), an expansive program providing New York City choreographers and dance companies with creative residencies on CUNY college campuses, presents Intuitive Imprints on May 3rd at 12 and 2pm at City College of New York. Choreographer and dancer Michael Greenberg creates a site-specific work for City College’s soaring Cohen Library. Intuitive Imprints delves into the…

 
2:30pm
 Pantos Project Dance presents Time & Space

Time & Space

Pantos Project Dance
Pantos Project Dance presents Time & Space. This performance features new works by Artistic Director Kat Pantos created on the professional company seamlessly merging technically proficient and athletically charged concert and commercial contemporary work with current repertoire. Pantos will premiere Orange Juice, a commercial piece performed in a living room setting with boundary-pushing artistry…

 
4:00pm
Poster for the 2025 Westfest Dance Festival, May 1–4. Features images of dancers performing on stage and in a library.

15th Annual WestFest Dance Festival!

WestFest Dance Festival
Join us on May 1-4 for the 15th Annual WestFest Dance Festival, featuring the work of 24 dance artists in two unique programs at the historic Westbeth Artists Residence. Click HERE to learn more!  TOP FLOOR:  Presenting 16 visionary artists at the Martha Graham Studio Theater located on the 11th Floor of the Westbeth Artists Residence.  Tickets: Sliding scale General Admission starting at $20. PROGRAM…

 
7:00pm
Poster for the 2025 Westfest Dance Festival, May 1–4. Features images of dancers performing on stage and in a library.

15th Annual WestFest Dance Festival!

WestFest Dance Festival
Join us on May 1-4 for the 15th Annual WestFest Dance Festival, featuring the work of 24 dance artists in two unique programs at the historic Westbeth Artists Residence. Click HERE to learn more!  TOP FLOOR:  Presenting 16 visionary artists at the Martha Graham Studio Theater located on the 11th Floor of the Westbeth Artists Residence.  Tickets: Sliding scale General Admission starting at $20. PROGRAM…

 
7:00pm
Poster of the 2025 Home Season, Dates, Collage of Images from the past 40 years

2025 Home Season

Ice Theatre of New York
Our 2025, 40th Anniversary Home Season Performances will take place on Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3 at 7PM - the Benefit Gala Performance will be on Monday, May 5 at 6:30PM. Performances by the Professional Ensemble of ITNY Repertory from the past 40 years and Guest Artist Ilia Malinin (MAY 5TH ONLY) Friday, May 2 - 7:00 PM Saturday, May 3- 7:00 PM Monday, May 5 - 6:30 PM  - SPECIAL GUEST…

 
7:30pm
 Pantos Project Dance presents Time & Space

Time & Space

Pantos Project Dance
Pantos Project Dance presents Time & Space. This performance features new works by Artistic Director Kat Pantos created on the professional company seamlessly merging technically proficient and athletically charged concert and commercial contemporary work with current repertoire. Pantos will premiere Orange Juice, a commercial piece performed in a living room setting with boundary-pushing artistry…

 
7:30pm
Chiara Ajkun’s ballet: Romeo and Juliet

ROMEO & JULIET

Ajkun Ballet Theatre
ROMEO & JULIET in NYC For Limited Time Only  April 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, and 27 – Encores on August 9, 10, and 15 Romeo and Juliet forbidden love set under the stars of Italy, Verona, in 14th century. Shakespeare story, ballet by Chiara Ajkun.  New York City choreographer Chiara Ajkun brings onstage yet another exciting ballet on love and nail-biting drama. Centered on the evolving feelings of…

 
8:00pm
Illustrated poster for Firebird & Other Sagas featuring a falling bird-like human figure with extended wings against a sunset ba

Nimbus Dance Presents Firebird & Other Sagas at Nimbus Arts Center

Nimbus Dance
Following world premieres with the New Jersey Symphony at NJPAC, Samuel Pott’s Firebird and Dark Water return in encore performances that blend myth, movement, and multimedia design. Described by NJArts.net as “poignant and absorbing,” Firebird reimagines the classic tale through the eyes of a modern-day young woman, while Dark Water explores the elemental force of the ocean through a haunting…

 
Sun 4th
1:00pm
Poster for the 2025 Westfest Dance Festival, May 1–4. Features images of dancers performing on stage and in a library.

15th Annual WestFest Dance Festival!

WestFest Dance Festival
Join us on May 1-4 for the 15th Annual WestFest Dance Festival, featuring the work of 24 dance artists in two unique programs at the historic Westbeth Artists Residence. Click HERE to learn more!  TOP FLOOR:  Presenting 16 visionary artists at the Martha Graham Studio Theater located on the 11th Floor of the Westbeth Artists Residence.  Tickets: Sliding scale General Admission starting at $20. PROGRAM…

 
4:00pm
Poster for the 2025 Westfest Dance Festival, May 1–4. Features images of dancers performing on stage and in a library.

15th Annual WestFest Dance Festival!

WestFest Dance Festival
Join us on May 1-4 for the 15th Annual WestFest Dance Festival, featuring the work of 24 dance artists in two unique programs at the historic Westbeth Artists Residence. Click HERE to learn more!  TOP FLOOR:  Presenting 16 visionary artists at the Martha Graham Studio Theater located on the 11th Floor of the Westbeth Artists Residence.  Tickets: Sliding scale General Admission starting at $20. PROGRAM…

 
7:00pm
Featured dancer and choreographer

Works & Process Presents Vail Dance Festival

Works & Process
Works & Process presents the Vail Dance Festival on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Guggenheim New York in the Peter B. Lewis Theater, 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10128 at 7pm. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased at https://www.worksandprocess.org/calendar/works-and-process-at-the-guggenheim-vail-dance-festival-2025   Every summer, leading and rising choreographers, composers, companies, dancers,…

 
7:00pm
Poster for the 2025 Westfest Dance Festival, May 1–4. Features images of dancers performing on stage and in a library.

15th Annual WestFest Dance Festival!

WestFest Dance Festival
Join us on May 1-4 for the 15th Annual WestFest Dance Festival, featuring the work of 24 dance artists in two unique programs at the historic Westbeth Artists Residence. Click HERE to learn more!  TOP FLOOR:  Presenting 16 visionary artists at the Martha Graham Studio Theater located on the 11th Floor of the Westbeth Artists Residence.  Tickets: Sliding scale General Admission starting at $20. PROGRAM…

 
7:30pm
Chiara Ajkun’s ballet: Romeo and Juliet

ROMEO & JULIET

Ajkun Ballet Theatre
ROMEO & JULIET in NYC For Limited Time Only  April 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, and 27 – Encores on August 9, 10, and 15 Romeo and Juliet forbidden love set under the stars of Italy, Verona, in 14th century. Shakespeare story, ballet by Chiara Ajkun.  New York City choreographer Chiara Ajkun brings onstage yet another exciting ballet on love and nail-biting drama. Centered on the evolving feelings of…

 
Mon 5th
6:30pm
Poster of the 2025 Home Season, Dates, Collage of Images from the past 40 years

2025 Home Season

Ice Theatre of New York
Our 2025, 40th Anniversary Home Season Performances will take place on Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3 at 7PM - the Benefit Gala Performance will be on Monday, May 5 at 6:30PM. Performances by the Professional Ensemble of ITNY Repertory from the past 40 years and Guest Artist Ilia Malinin (MAY 5TH ONLY) Friday, May 2 - 7:00 PM Saturday, May 3- 7:00 PM Monday, May 5 - 6:30 PM  - SPECIAL GUEST…

 
masked dancer with their back to the audience and arms raised, facing a dark red door

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