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Sun 1st
5:00pm
Los Perros del Barrio Colosal

Omar Román De Jesús

Omar Román De Jesús
The Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC) is pleased to present the digital premiere of Cielo Elena, a new dance film by Omar Román De Jesús, created in part during a residency at BAC this March. The program also features De Jesús’s 2021 film Los Perros del Barrio Colosal. The online presentation is free and available to watch on demand from Monday, April 25, at 5pm ET, until Monday, May 9, at…

 
7:00pm
3 dancers in a row from top to bottom appear backlit from a single streetlamp

Gotham Dance Theater Presents: RE:MOTIONS

The Tank
Crisis. Recovery. Repeat. Gotham Dance Theater returns to the stage with “re:motions,” which follows emotional cycles of crisis and recovery. Through both personal and universal perspectives, the choreography and script examine collective loss, the search for love, and the rising pressure of technology. “re:motions” is a fusion of contemporary, street jazz, hip-hop, and theater, directed and…

 
Mon 2nd
5:00pm
Los Perros del Barrio Colosal

Omar Román De Jesús

Omar Román De Jesús
The Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC) is pleased to present the digital premiere of Cielo Elena, a new dance film by Omar Román De Jesús, created in part during a residency at BAC this March. The program also features De Jesús’s 2021 film Los Perros del Barrio Colosal. The online presentation is free and available to watch on demand from Monday, April 25, at 5pm ET, until Monday, May 9, at…

 
6:00pm
A high-saturation image of a woman posing, with her head facing the side. Her shirt says "Groove" and she is wearing a headscarf

Spring CommUNITY Week

Dancers Unlimited
Dancers Unlimited (DU), a dance non-profit based in Hawai‘i and NYC, is kicking off May with their Spring CommUNITY Week that will celebrate and embrace the dance community here in New York City. The week features BIPOC dance-makers as a nod toward unity during AAPI Heritage Month. The highlighted events include a Hula workshop with Kumu ʻAuliʻi Aweau from Hawaiʻi, Dance Battles, A Sustainable…

 
6:00pm
Every Monday, join us for our Cuban salsa classes for beginners

Monday Cuban Salsa Indoor Class

Cuban Salsa Classes NYC - Salsa Sabrosa School
Every Monday, join us for our Cuban salsa classes for beginners

 
6:30pm
Dardo Galletto me Agostina Mocibob dancing Tango

Open Tango Class

Dardo Galletto Studios
All Tango Classes are open to all levels. For a full list of classes visit: www.dardogallettostudios.com. Mon 630pm to 11pm Tue 630pm to 830pm Wed 530pm to 930pm Thu 530pm to 930pm Sun 1230pm to 530pm Professional dancers welcome! Prices online. www.dardogallettostudios.com Address: 151w 46th st 11th fl

 
8:00pm
The first of a series of discussions addressing the challenges facing the AAPI diaspora of artists today.

AAPI Roundtable Discussion

PMT House of Dance
The first of a series of discussions addressing the challenges facing the AAPI diaspora of artists today. This is your chance to learn more about the AAPI community, share stories and learn how AAPI persons can find success as a professional in the Arts, Culture and Performance industries.

 
Tue 3rd
5:00pm
Los Perros del Barrio Colosal

Omar Román De Jesús

Omar Román De Jesús
The Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC) is pleased to present the digital premiere of Cielo Elena, a new dance film by Omar Román De Jesús, created in part during a residency at BAC this March. The program also features De Jesús’s 2021 film Los Perros del Barrio Colosal. The online presentation is free and available to watch on demand from Monday, April 25, at 5pm ET, until Monday, May 9, at…

 
6:00pm
A high-saturation image of a woman posing, with her head facing the side. Her shirt says "Groove" and she is wearing a headscarf

Spring CommUNITY Week

Dancers Unlimited
Dancers Unlimited (DU), a dance non-profit based in Hawai‘i and NYC, is kicking off May with their Spring CommUNITY Week that will celebrate and embrace the dance community here in New York City. The week features BIPOC dance-makers as a nod toward unity during AAPI Heritage Month. The highlighted events include a Hula workshop with Kumu ʻAuliʻi Aweau from Hawaiʻi, Dance Battles, A Sustainable…

 
6:30pm
Skimming the Surface

Skimming The Surface - Embodiment Through Expressive Movement

Valerie Green/Dance Entropy
Skimming The Surface - Embodiment Through Expressive Movement Open Level Tuesdays, 6:30pm – 8:00pm Drop in rate: $20 class, $2 credit card service fee These are ZOOM Sessions! Upon purchase, Zoom link will be sent.   Description: A somatic journey encouraging embodied consciousness and awareness through expressive movement exercises leading participants on their own personal movement journey…

 
6:30pm
Dardo Galletto me Agostina Mocibob dancing Tango

Open Tango Class

Dardo Galletto Studios
All Tango Classes are open to all levels. For a full list of classes visit: www.dardogallettostudios.com. Mon 630pm to 11pm Tue 630pm to 830pm Wed 530pm to 930pm Thu 530pm to 930pm Sun 1230pm to 530pm Professional dancers welcome! Prices online. www.dardogallettostudios.com Address: 151w 46th st 11th fl

 
7:00pm
Swing Back and do Harlem's famed dance of the Lindy Hop!

Harlem's Dance The Lindy Hop! Tuesday Class

The Harlem Swing Dance Society
ON TUESDAY'S HARLEM SWINGS! Tuesday Swing Dance Class - 1 hour. 7pm - 8pm, for Only $10 ! ​ 17yrs and Younger are FREE A GREAT Taste of Harlem Culture! Harlem's most famous dance is the Lindy Hop, partially derived from the Charleston of the 1920's. While a near 100 year old dance it is still enjoyed enormously today worldwide - as far as parts of Africa! Come on and join us on Tuesday…

 
7:30pm
Dancer in a second position straddle split in air with arms crossed

EXPRESSIONS CHOREOGRAPHERS SHOWCASE

POST CONCERT DANCE COMPANY
Bessie Award-winning artistic director Fritzlyn Hector presents "Expressions" Choreography Showcase. An evening featuring an array of bold dance works by dynamic eminent choreographers from New York City and abroad. The guest choreographers are current, and former professional artists from Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre Company, Dance Theatre of Harlem, BARE Dance Company, Forces of Nature Dance Theatre…

 
7:30pm
Flyer with the information above

Mixtures, presentation of 3 exclusive mixed pieces

Cultural Office of Consulate General of Spain in New York
Mixtures is a collaborative program between Spanish and American artists based in NYC that work in different fields. The main goal is to create works that combine two artistic disciplines in order to generate new work dynamics and promote cultural exchange. The participating artists have been working for 3 months creating genuine works mixing different disciplines. During the event, 3 exclusive works…

 
7:30pm
Absolute Beginners Workshop

Absolute Beginners Workshop

Flamenco NYC
Our Absolute Beginners Workshop starts on Tuesday, May 3rd! Absolute Beginners is the ideal workshop to start dancing flamenco. We will cover and practice all basic aspects for students without prior flamenco dance experience. Classes will focus on strong footwork, upper body coordination, understanding flamenco music and compás, proper posture and breathing. We will begin to develop the muscle…

 
7:30pm
White female dancer wearing black crop top, black tight in the air doing a straddle jump

Expressions Choreography Showcase

LIU Post Concert Dance Company
Expressions Showcase, May 3, 2022. Long Island University Post Concert Dance Company (PCDC) and Bessie Award-winning artistic director Fritzlyn Hector present “Expressions” Guest Choreography Showcase.   An evening featuring an array of bold dance works by dynamic eminent choreographers from New York City and abroad. The guest choreographers are current, and former professional artists from…

 
Wed 4th
5:00pm
Los Perros del Barrio Colosal

Omar Román De Jesús

Omar Román De Jesús
The Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC) is pleased to present the digital premiere of Cielo Elena, a new dance film by Omar Román De Jesús, created in part during a residency at BAC this March. The program also features De Jesús’s 2021 film Los Perros del Barrio Colosal. The online presentation is free and available to watch on demand from Monday, April 25, at 5pm ET, until Monday, May 9, at…

 
6:00pm
Tierra stands on the right wearing a black suit and red shirt, with her hair worn down. "CREATIVES & CREDIT | with Tierra Bonds"

Creatives & Credit, A Credit Score Workshop

Pentacle
Have you ever wondered how credit works and how you can use it to your advantage? This workshop led by Tierra Bonds will answer these questions, plus more. We will go over what impacts your credit score, how credit can help artists with cash flow, how to clean up your credit, how to maintain good credit, and the differences between personal & business credit. All attendees will have the opportunity…

 
6:00pm
A high-saturation image of a woman posing, with her head facing the side. Her shirt says "Groove" and she is wearing a headscarf

Spring CommUNITY Week

Dancers Unlimited
Dancers Unlimited (DU), a dance non-profit based in Hawai‘i and NYC, is kicking off May with their Spring CommUNITY Week that will celebrate and embrace the dance community here in New York City. The week features BIPOC dance-makers as a nod toward unity during AAPI Heritage Month. The highlighted events include a Hula workshop with Kumu ʻAuliʻi Aweau from Hawaiʻi, Dance Battles, A Sustainable…

 
6:30pm
Female dancer in navy blue leotard and long white skirt stands en pointe holds her arms up high while her leg is bent behind her

Adult Beginner Ballet - Variation Workshops

Movement Headquarters Ballet Company
Throughout the month of May, we are offering two 2-week Classical Variation Workshops for Beginner Ballet level students age 16+. On May 4th and 11th, Artistic Director Barry Kerollis will guide dancers through Princess Aurora’s 3rd Act Wedding Variation from Sleeping Beauty. And on May 18th and 25th, dancers will learn the variation from Fairy Doll. All classes run from 6:30 - 8 pm at Battery…

 
6:30pm
Dardo Galletto me Agostina Mocibob dancing Tango

Open Tango Class

Dardo Galletto Studios
All Tango Classes are open to all levels. For a full list of classes visit: www.dardogallettostudios.com. Mon 630pm to 11pm Tue 630pm to 830pm Wed 530pm to 930pm Thu 530pm to 930pm Sun 1230pm to 530pm Professional dancers welcome! Prices online. www.dardogallettostudios.com Address: 151w 46th st 11th fl

 
7:00pm
VSPS artists

Virtual Salon Series for Social Change 2023

Mark DeGarmo Dance
Mark DeGarmo Dance will present its 13th annual curated transcultural transdisciplinary Salon Performance Series for Social Change 2023 on 6 Thursdays at 7pm ET: three salons virtually on January 5, February 2, March 2 via Zoom; and 3 salons on April 6, May 4, and June 1 in person at MDD Studio Theater 310 at The Clemente Center in NYC’s Lower East Side. These salons are the first in person MDD performances…

 
7:00pm
Group photo of the members of the Soul Project Dance Company

Soul Project Dance Company Presents: WHILE WE WAIT: A TALE OF FALLEN FRUIT

The Tank
Soul Project Dance Company's inaugural season premieres with “While We Wait: A Tale of Fallen Fruit,” directed and choreographed by Candace Brown, and co-produced by The Tank, for a limited engagement from May 4-13. The work addresses the universal need for exuding love within one's community in the face of adversity. The performance invites viewers to experience the work soul to soul as…

 
7:00pm
five headshots side by side

Bill Chats with Community Scholars

New York Live Arts
BILL CHATS: COMMUNITY SCHOLARS-AIMEE MEREDITH COX, JASMINE JOHNSON, DARNELL L. MOORE, EMIL WILBEKIN   Join us in a conversation to introduce the New York Live Arts Community of Scholars initiative that brings together a rotating international cohort of scholars, artists, and thought leaders to discuss the question: What does one need to know to be an informed global citizen…now? Truly taking up…

 
7:00pm
 
7:00pm
Cuban Salsa Dance Classes in NYC

Cuban Salsa Classes

Fuákata - Cuban Salsa New York
Have you ever tried Salsa? How about CUBAN salsa? Now is your chance to learn this exciting and fun dance! Every Wednesday, we offer a Cuban-style Salsa TOTAL BEGINNER introduction class! Having a partner is not required as we constantly rotate during the lesson. This format gives you the opportunity to practice your steps with various partners and prepares you for the social dance scene in a…

 
7:30pm
Absolute Beginners Workshop

Absolute Beginners Workshop

Flamenco NYC
Our Absolute Beginners Workshop starts on Wednesday, April 20th! Absolute Beginners is the ideal workshop to start dancing flamenco. We will cover and practice all basic aspects for students without prior flamenco dance experience. Classes will focus on strong footwork, upper body coordination, understanding flamenco music and compás, proper posture and breathing. We will begin to develop the muscle…

 
Thu 5th
5:00pm
Los Perros del Barrio Colosal

Omar Román De Jesús

Omar Román De Jesús
The Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC) is pleased to present the digital premiere of Cielo Elena, a new dance film by Omar Román De Jesús, created in part during a residency at BAC this March. The program also features De Jesús’s 2021 film Los Perros del Barrio Colosal. The online presentation is free and available to watch on demand from Monday, April 25, at 5pm ET, until Monday, May 9, at…

 
5:15pm
6-week lecture series runs Thursdays 4/14 - 5/19; 5:15-6:45pm

Discover Dance in NYC this spring

Henning Rübsam
The new 6-week course “Discover Dance - Spring in New York City” starts this Thursday (4/14) A compelling lecture series examining dance works performed about town this spring.  Choreographer and dance historian Henning Rübsam leads this six-week course ideal for novice as well as experienced dance-goers. Anchored by the New York City Ballet season, the course presents thorough and provocative…

 
6:00pm
Every Thursday we blow our energy up in the air by dancing Rueda De Casino

Thursday Rueda De Casino Classes

Cuban Salsa Classes NYC - Salsa Sabrosa School
Every Thursday we blow our energy up in the air by dancing Rueda De Casino

 
6:15pm
A light purple graphic featuring a line drawing of Sofia with brightly patterned socks, pants, and long-sleeve top.

LGBTQ+ Hybrid Pilates Class

Queer Body Pilates
A hybrid opportunity for queer, trans, and questioning folx to move / sweat / heal in community! All levels. ​ Thursdays 6:15-7:15pm ET at the Bed-Stuy Brooklyn Community Pride Center + On Zoom ​ Sliding Scale $0-15. No registration; just show up! Mats and Yoga Blocks provided in person. On Zoom, get comfy and have a Block or stack of books on hand. ​ WHERE? Weekly Zoom Meeting ID: 601…

 
6:30pm

Virtual Dance for Dance for Social Change 35th Anniversary

Mark DeGarmo Dance
Mark DeGarmo Dance’s 35th ANNIVERSARY celebration promises to inspire, engage, and reach local, national, and global communities via Zoom from New York City’s Lower East Side. We will feature our 35-year commitment to bring impactful evidence-based dance education to disenfranchised and under-resourced communities and public schools across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. Virtual Dance…

 
6:30pm
Dardo Galletto me Agostina Mocibob dancing Tango

Open Tango Class

Dardo Galletto Studios
All Tango Classes are open to all levels. For a full list of classes visit: www.dardogallettostudios.com. Mon 630pm to 11pm Tue 630pm to 830pm Wed 530pm to 930pm Thu 530pm to 930pm Sun 1230pm to 530pm Professional dancers welcome! Prices online. www.dardogallettostudios.com Address: 151w 46th st 11th fl

 
7:00pm
A high-saturation image of a woman posing, with her head facing the side. Her shirt says "Groove" and she is wearing a headscarf

Spring CommUNITY Week

Dancers Unlimited
Dancers Unlimited (DU), a dance non-profit based in Hawai‘i and NYC, is kicking off May with their Spring CommUNITY Week that will celebrate and embrace the dance community here in New York City. The week features BIPOC dance-makers as a nod toward unity during AAPI Heritage Month. The highlighted events include a Hula workshop with Kumu ʻAuliʻi Aweau from Hawaiʻi, Dance Battles, A Sustainable…

 
7:00pm
Alonso Guzman and Antonio Cangiano dancing Tango

Queer Tango Class In Times Square

Dardo & Alonso // Queer Tango Class
More info: ElToroMilonga.com Open Queer-friendly Tango Class In Times Square Studio. Everyone is welcome, dance professionals too. Taught by Dardo Galletto and Alonso Guzman in 151w 46th st 11th fl. Thursdays 7 o'clock $20/class.

 
8:00pm
New York Dance Project

Interested in Joining NYDP as an apprentice for the 22-23 season??

New York Dance Project
Email us at nydpauditions@gmail.com today! We are looking for talented Ballet and Contemporary dancers. We have some spots still available as an apprentice with New York Dance Project! We also have some scholarships still available. Our season begins in September 2022, so please email us at nydpauditions@gmail.com. Check out our website at newyorkdanceproject.org.  Our season runs from September…

 
8:00pm
An empty hospital bed in a blue room

YSDT's 'Last Ward' World Premiere at Gibney NY, May 5-12

Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre
Performing for six nights only at Gibney, New York, plus one live streaming performance, Last Ward follows one man’s journey towards death in a hospital room. Surrounded by the sterile mechanisms of modern medicine, the patient reflects on his life, relationships and connection to place, as the ritual of doctor visits and family calls transform into an increasingly bizarre landscape of tragedy and…

 
8:00pm

Virtual Dance for Dance for Social Change 35th Anniversary

Mark DeGarmo Dance
Mark DeGarmo Dance’s 35th ANNIVERSARY celebration promises to inspire, engage, and reach local, national, and global communities via Zoom from New York City’s Lower East Side. We will feature our 35-year commitment to bring impactful evidence-based dance education to disenfranchised and under-resourced communities and public schools across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. Virtual Dance…

 
8:00pm
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Fitness through Dance

Contemporary Ballet Theatre/CBT
  FITNESS THROUGH DANCE Edades 6-106 years old- Classes include traditional exercises with at least 15 minutes of stretch that entails: DANCE FUSION A blending of various dance styles as cardio. Movements include Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, African, Latin, and Contemporary BARRE SCULPTING Exercises at a bar with /without weights FLOOR BARRE Positions from Ballet and Yoga for strength…

 
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