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Sun 1st
6:30pm
Julie McMillan

Artists at Noguchi | Benjamin Kimitch: Ko-bu

The Noguchi Museum
Directed and choreographed by Benjamin Kimitch, and conceived for Danspace Project at St. Mark’s Church in-the-Bowery, Ko-bu is a solo for Kimitch’s collaborator, dancer Julie McMillan. Reimagined here for The Noguchi Museum’s indoor-outdoor galleries around sunrise and sunset, Ko-bu seeks to create a sensory landscape in which to contemplate grief and loss through a series of articulated…

 
Mon 2nd
6:30pm
Photo of a dancer smiling from the waist up

BodyTalk & Open Movement w/ Michelle Boulé

Brooklyn Studios for Dance
Mondays Sept. 11-Oct. 30 6:30-8pm $14 The series is open to anyone who is interested in holistic health combined with a self-directed movement practice. We’ll begin with a short group BodyTalk treatment for everyone present. Then we’ll gather any themes from the treatment as optional prompts for an hour of open movement. This is time for everyone to move as they wish, with respect for the whole…

 
6:30pm
Capoeira Angola Center of Mestre Joao Grande

Capoeira Angola Classes with Mestre Joao Grande in Harlem New York

Capoeira Angola Center of Mestre Joao Grande
Capoeira Angola Center of Mestre João Grande  2916 Frederick Douglass Blvd (corner of 154th & 8th avenue) 3rd Floor Unit A & B  New York, NY 10039  Tel: (212) 989-6975  www.joaogrande.org Transportation:  Subway: B, or D train to 155th Street 3 train to 148th Street  A, C, D, B to 145th Street E-mail us at: info@joaogrande.org Class times Evening classes: Monday through Friday 6:30 to 8:30pm   Morning…

 
6:45pm
ballet students

Adult Ballet Class - Upper East Side

Open Level
Adult Beginner/Open Ballet class. One hour 15 minute class suited for the adult beginner or dancer who has been away from ballet class. Structured barre, stretches, work in the center, pirouettes, and simple diagonal turn and jump combinations. Welcoming Environment. Affordable class tuition. Small Upper East Side studio. Cecchetti/Vaganova method.

 
7:00pm
Community Percussion and Dance Classes

Community Percussion and Contemporary Dance Class

Alston Logan Arts Alliance
Open Level Community Classes at 215 West 114th Street, New York, NY Mondays: Percussion Workshop 7-9pm. Drums are available for rental. Tuesdays: Contemporary and Cultural Dance: 7-9pm. Classes are free. Registration is required.  For additional information email f.logan@vashtidancetheater.com  

 
7:00pm
Troy Schumacher

Miami City Ballet to Perform a World Premiere by Troy Schumacher in 2017 Fall for Dance Festival

Miami City Ballet
Miami City Ballet will present a world premiere ballet choreographed by Troy Schumacher as part of the opening program of New York City Center’s 2017 Fall for Dance Festival on October 2 and 3 at New York City Center (55th Street between 6th & 7th Avenues). The new work has been commissioned by City Center and is a meditation on childhood, set to Francis Poulenc's Concerto for Two Pianos in D…

 
7:00pm

Adult Dance Classes in Astoria, Queens

Wild Heart Performing Arts Studio
Wild Heart Performing Arts Studio is an exciting new dance and performing arts center in Astoria, Queens.  The adult program brings Manhattan-caliber training to Astoria, and is focused on a holistic teaching method of mind-body empowerment.   More information can be found at: http://www.wildheartpas.com/schedules  Event Dates and Times: Monday 7-8 PM:  Body Art - Total-body conditioning;…

 
Tue 3rd
5:30pm

Intermediate Ballet

Valerie Mae Ballet -- Home of Pink Pink Ballet Company
View the full class schedule here: http://www.valeriemaeballet.com/#!simpl-e-schedule/c1ie

 
6:00pm
Tap with Dorrance Dance

Dorrance Dance Master Class

New York City Center
Dorrance Dance Master Class For: Intermediate Tap Dancers Instructor: Leonardo Sandoval The Harkness Studio (4th floor) Tuesday, Oct 3, 2017 All tickets $15 6 – 7:30pm This class focuses on technique through challenging drills with emphasis on clarity, time and musicality in order to develop the strongest possible technical range for each student. The class provides a very fun and positive atmosphere…

 
6:00pm

Adult Dance Classes in Astoria, Queens

Wild Heart Performing Arts Studio
Wild Heart Performing Arts Studio is an exciting new dance and performing arts center in Astoria, Queens.  The adult program brings Manhattan-caliber training to Astoria, and is focused on a holistic teaching method of mind-body empowerment.   More information can be found at: http://www.wildheartpas.com/schedules  Event Dates and Times: Monday 7-8 PM:  Body Art - Total-body conditioning;…

 
6:15pm
Beginner Ballet with Jose Traba

Beginner Ballet with Jose Traba

Jose Traba
You're invited to beginner ballet class at Gibney 890 Broadway, 5th Floor! 6:15-7:45pm An informative and fun class that focuses on strengthening technique that will be ongoing every week.  FIRST CLASS starts on December 1st! No pressure, a fun low-stress physical workout. Come and join us for a great learning experience. 

 
6:30pm
Capoeira Angola Center of Mestre Joao Grande

Capoeira Angola Classes with Mestre Joao Grande in Harlem New York

Capoeira Angola Center of Mestre Joao Grande
Capoeira Angola Center of Mestre João Grande  2916 Frederick Douglass Blvd (corner of 154th & 8th avenue) 3rd Floor Unit A & B  New York, NY 10039  Tel: (212) 989-6975  www.joaogrande.org Transportation:  Subway: B, or D train to 155th Street 3 train to 148th Street  A, C, D, B to 145th Street E-mail us at: info@joaogrande.org Class times Evening classes: Monday through Friday 6:30 to 8:30pm   Morning…

 
7:00pm
Community Percussion and Dance Classes

Community Percussion and Contemporary Dance Class

Alston Logan Arts Alliance
Open Level Community Classes at 215 West 114th Street, New York, NY Mondays: Percussion Workshop 7-9pm. Drums are available for rental. Tuesdays: Contemporary and Cultural Dance: 7-9pm. Classes are free. Registration is required.  For additional information email f.logan@vashtidancetheater.com  

 
7:00pm
Troy Schumacher

Miami City Ballet to Perform a World Premiere by Troy Schumacher in 2017 Fall for Dance Festival

Miami City Ballet
Miami City Ballet will present a world premiere ballet choreographed by Troy Schumacher as part of the opening program of New York City Center’s 2017 Fall for Dance Festival on October 2 and 3 at New York City Center (55th Street between 6th & 7th Avenues). The new work has been commissioned by City Center and is a meditation on childhood, set to Francis Poulenc's Concerto for Two Pianos in D…

 
7:30pm
A Letter to My Nephew

A Letter to My Nephew

Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, In association with New York Live Arts, Conceived and directed by Bill T. Jones at BAM
Choreographer Bill T. Jones sets a portrait of his beloved nephew Lance T. Briggs against the political landscape of the present in this intimate, impressionistic collage for nine dancers.

 
Wed 4th
6:30pm
Capoeira Angola Center of Mestre Joao Grande

Capoeira Angola Classes with Mestre Joao Grande in Harlem New York

Capoeira Angola Center of Mestre Joao Grande
Capoeira Angola Center of Mestre João Grande  2916 Frederick Douglass Blvd (corner of 154th & 8th avenue) 3rd Floor Unit A & B  New York, NY 10039  Tel: (212) 989-6975  www.joaogrande.org Transportation:  Subway: B, or D train to 155th Street 3 train to 148th Street  A, C, D, B to 145th Street E-mail us at: info@joaogrande.org Class times Evening classes: Monday through Friday 6:30 to 8:30pm   Morning…

 
6:30pm
Belly Dance class at the Mark Morris Dance Center

Belly Dance w/ Arianna al Tiye

Mark Morris Dance Center
Based in the classical rhythms of North and East Africa, this class explores the traditional, folkloric belly dances of the region.  Both a physical and educational study of the traditions and techniques involved with belly dance, this class offers participants a unique, well-rounded approach not just to the movement but to the method behind the movement as well.  Suggested Attire: Comfortable…

 
7:00pm
Dance Barre Class

Dance Barre Class

Samsam Yung @ YvaYoga
We start class by connecting to sensation and our inner groove as we warm up, find space in our joints and generate heat in the flesh. At the barre, we will work on alignment, strength, and flow through short sequences that offer luscious opportunities to stretch, fold, and to expand again. We take this awareness and curiosity across the floor and move through space. Book your class and check out…

 
7:00pm

Adult Dance Classes in Astoria, Queens

Wild Heart Performing Arts Studio
Wild Heart Performing Arts Studio is an exciting new dance and performing arts center in Astoria, Queens.  The adult program brings Manhattan-caliber training to Astoria, and is focused on a holistic teaching method of mind-body empowerment.   More information can be found at: http://www.wildheartpas.com/schedules  Event Dates and Times: Monday 7-8 PM:  Body Art - Total-body conditioning;…

 
7:30pm
Image of a dancer dressed in all black holding her hands in a circular shape in front of her with her eyes closed.

Contemporary Company Class w/ Megan Curet and Curet Performance Project

Brooklyn Studios for Dance
Contemporary Company Class w/ Megan Curet and Curet Performance Project (BkSD Artist in Residence) Wednesdays Aug. 16-Jan. 17, 2018 7:30-8:30pm $5 A physically engaging movement series for all bodies and all levels. CPP contemporary class offers a series of classes in rhythm and groove currently researched by CPP for their newest work, Sistema. With an emphasis on weight and initiation in the pelvis…

 
7:30pm
Mon élue noire (My Black Chosen One): Sacre #2

Mon élue noire (My Black Chosen One): Sacre #2

Germaine Acogny, Ballet du Nord, Olivier Dubois at BAM
A scenically minimalist, emotionally maximalist solo performance by Senegalese dancer Germaine Acogny, choreographed especially for her by Ballet du Nord provocateur Olivier Dubois.

 
7:30pm
A Letter to My Nephew

A Letter to My Nephew

Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, In association with New York Live Arts, Conceived and directed by Bill T. Jones at BAM
Choreographer Bill T. Jones sets a portrait of his beloved nephew Lance T. Briggs against the political landscape of the present in this intimate, impressionistic collage for nine dancers.

 
8:00pm
Weekly Dance + Fitness Classes

Belly Dancehall

Fit4Dance
Belly Dancehall is a fluid mix of North African Belly dance and Afro- Caribbean movement. It ignites rhythm and flexibility, improves posture and grace. Unique choreography that awakens joy and overall well being. Tones the abdominal region, firms thighs and glorious gluteus muscles. 

 
8:30pm
FA and W

Introduction to Flamenco Dance for Absolute Beginners

Flamenco NYC
Two opportunities to start learning flamenco! -------------------------------------- First Approach class One hour introductory flamenco class: Wednesday, September 13th, 8:30 - 9:30pm  This class is the ideal way to start dancing and get a taste of flamenco. In this one-hour class we will explore and practice all basic aspects of flamenco for students without prior dance experience. Our…

 
Thu 5th
6:00pm

Adult Dance Classes in Astoria, Queens

Wild Heart Performing Arts Studio
Wild Heart Performing Arts Studio is an exciting new dance and performing arts center in Astoria, Queens.  The adult program brings Manhattan-caliber training to Astoria, and is focused on a holistic teaching method of mind-body empowerment.   More information can be found at: http://www.wildheartpas.com/schedules  Event Dates and Times: Monday 7-8 PM:  Body Art - Total-body conditioning;…

 
6:00pm
Beg./Int. Modern

Beg./Int. Modern w/ MMDG company member Lesley Garrison

Mark Morris Dance Center
A great opportunity to continue to hone and refine the skills developed in Beginning Modern, this class teaches students more advanced classical modern dance vocabulary.  Students will focus on contractions, spirals, basic floor work, and elemental concepts of space, time and force. They will also build core strength and flexibility in a fun and encouraging environment.   Thursdays 6:00 - 7:30pm Instructor: Lesley…

 
6:30pm
Capoeira Angola Center of Mestre Joao Grande

Capoeira Angola Classes with Mestre Joao Grande in Harlem New York

Capoeira Angola Center of Mestre Joao Grande
Capoeira Angola Center of Mestre João Grande  2916 Frederick Douglass Blvd (corner of 154th & 8th avenue) 3rd Floor Unit A & B  New York, NY 10039  Tel: (212) 989-6975  www.joaogrande.org Transportation:  Subway: B, or D train to 155th Street 3 train to 148th Street  A, C, D, B to 145th Street E-mail us at: info@joaogrande.org Class times Evening classes: Monday through Friday 6:30 to 8:30pm   Morning…

 
6:30pm
Pilates Basics

Pilates Basics w/ Nathaniel Lee

Mark Morris Dance Center
Pilates Basics focuses on form and Joseph Pilates' principles of breath, concentration, and center, as well as modern ideas of mind/body connection and coordination. This class is suitable for Pilates students of all levels.  Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30pm Instructor: Nathaniel Lee

 
6:30pm
Intro to Ballet Workshop

Beginning Ballet w/ Judith Nelson

Mark Morris Dance Center
Expand knowledge developed in Intro to Ballet. A lively atmosphere energized by live musical accompaniment provides space for students to further develop and improve musicality, technical proficiency and a sense of confidence at the barre. Thursdays 6:30 - 8:00pm Instructor: Judith Nelson

 
6:45pm
ballet students

Adult Ballet Class - Upper East Side

Open Level
Adult Beginner/Open Ballet class. One hour 15 minute class suited for the adult beginner or dancer who has been away from ballet class. Structured barre, stretches, work in the center, pirouettes, and simple diagonal turn and jump combinations. Welcoming Environment. Affordable class tuition. Small Upper East Side studio. Cecchetti/Vaganova method.

 
7:00pm
New Chamber Ballet

Stray Bird

Miro Magloire's New Chamber Ballet
Miro Magloire's New Chamber Ballet joins forces with the Momenta String Quartet and guest musicians for "Stray Bird," a tribute to composer Ursula Mamlok.   Born in Berlin to a Jewish family, Mamlok fled from the Nazis, first to Ecuador; then to New York; finally returning to Berlin where she passed away last year at age 93.   Choreography is by Magloire and the team of Rebecca Walden and Mara…

 
7:00pm
2017 DUMBO Dance Festival

2017 DUMBO DANCE FESTIVAL

WHITE WAVE Young Soon Kim Dance Company
The 2017 DUMBO DANCE FESTIVAL: A FOUR-DAY MARATHON of DANCE INNOVATION for NEW YORK 2017 DUMBO DANCE FESTIVAL (October 5th - 8th)                                                            October 5th,  7PM  GALA Opening Night October 6th–October 8th  Festival Performances                                               October 8th  Family…

 
7:00pm
Beginning Tap Workshop

Beginning Tap Workshop w/ Yuka Kameda

Mark Morris Dance Center
An ideal class for beginners, this class improves rhythm and musicality while developing basic tap technique. Open to adult students of any age, and it explores tap styles from different time periods. Suggested Attire: Comfortable clothing in which you can easily move Tap shoes Thursdays 7:00 - 8:00pm Instructor: Yuka Kameda  

 
7:00pm
Beg./Int. Ballet

Intermediate Ballet w/ Ashley Tuttle

Mark Morris Dance Center
  Thursdays 7:00 - 8:30pm Instructor: Ashley Tuttle

 
7:00pm
Haitian Dance Class w/ Peniel Guerrier

Haitian Dance Class

Fit4Dance
Haiti, the second independent republic in the Americas, partakes of three cultural sources: African, American, and European. The dances and culture of Haiti have been extremely important in the development of American dance, thanks to the pioneering work of Katherine Dunham. Peniel Guerrier draws on his extensive knowledge of Haitian folkloric dance to create original combinations within the different…

 
7:30pm
QDF 2017 Oct Poster

2017 Queensboro Dance Festival October 5-8

Queensboro Dance Festival
After an exciting outdoor run this summer, the QDF2017 season culminates in their annual fall theater performances.  Come see a colorful array of performances by 25 cultural and contemporary dance companies all from Queens.  Performances include aerial, Colombian folk, house, Bollywood Bhangra, ballet, Chinese Lion dancing, modern, Japanese, Indian Kathak, belly dance, tap, and more.  Enjoy a different…

 
7:30pm
DanceTheYard photo by Sally Cohn

Split Bill at Triskelion Arts - Oct 2017

Triskelion Arts
SPLIT BILL at Triskelion Arts featuring DanceTheYard, Shift: Contemporary Dance Forms, Alyssa Gersony, and MElder Movement Art October 5 - 8, 2017 at 7:30pm Triskelion Arts’ Muriel Schulman Theater 106 Calyer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 – Enter on Banker Street Tickets: $18 in advance | $22 at the door Purchase: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/split-bill-at-triskelion-arts-october-2017-tickets-35981809561 The…

 
7:30pm
Mon élue noire (My Black Chosen One): Sacre #2

Mon élue noire (My Black Chosen One): Sacre #2

Germaine Acogny, Ballet du Nord, Olivier Dubois at BAM
A scenically minimalist, emotionally maximalist solo performance by Senegalese dancer Germaine Acogny, choreographed especially for her by Ballet du Nord provocateur Olivier Dubois.

 
7:30pm
A Letter to My Nephew

A Letter to My Nephew

Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, In association with New York Live Arts, Conceived and directed by Bill T. Jones at BAM
Choreographer Bill T. Jones sets a portrait of his beloved nephew Lance T. Briggs against the political landscape of the present in this intimate, impressionistic collage for nine dancers.

 
7:30pm
Kukuwa

Kukuwa w/ Courtney Thompson

Mark Morris Dance Center
Get ready to explore Africa without a passport and learn to move muscles you didn’t know you had!  Kukuwa ® African Dance Workout is not only a workout, it's an education and journey one experiences each time they move their boombsey.  It will take you on an exotic African expedition pumping fun through your veins, burning crazy calories and sweating buckets. Kukuwa ® African Dance energy…

 
8:00pm
Image by Sam Polcer

Residue

Becky Radway Dance Projects
Becky Radway Dance Projects presents "Residue" October 5 – 8 & 12 – 14, 2017 at 8pm The Boiler 191 N. 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249 TICKETS: $25 (seating is limited!) October 6th Gala Performance: $40  (includes post-show reception with the cast, live music, and champagne toast) Purchase at brdp2017.brownpapertickets.com featuring: Jesse Barnett, Joshua Dutton-Reaver, Jessica Goldberg, Mary…

 
8:30pm
New Chamber Ballet

Stray Bird

Miro Magloire's New Chamber Ballet
Miro Magloire's New Chamber Ballet joins forces with the Momenta String Quartet and guest musicians for "Stray Bird," a tribute to composer Ursula Mamlok.   Born in Berlin to a Jewish family, Mamlok fled from the Nazis, first to Ecuador; then to New York; finally returning to Berlin where she passed away last year at age 93.   Choreography is by Magloire and the team of Rebecca Walden and Mara…

 
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