Saturday, January 17, 2026
Dance Dialogue
Company: Pointeworks
Venue: New York City Center Studio 4
Location: New York City, NY
Nathan Carlson
A Pay-What-You-Can Evening Exploring Creation, Collaboration, and Equity in Ballet
Join Pointeworks on Saturday, January 17 at New York City Center (Studio 4) for an intimate evening of creation, conversation, and community. This Pay-What-You-Can event offers guests a rare inside look at the company’s NYC residency and an in-depth dialogue on the future of ballet.
DANCE DIALOGUE PANEL
Panelists:
Elizabeth B. Yntema (President & Founder, Dance Data Project®)
Heather Nichols (Choreographer)
Katie Jenkins (Composer)
Laine Habony (Choreographer)
Madeleine Bez (Dancer)
Melody Mennite (Choreographer)
Nyla Silmon (Dance Data Project®)
Rayleigh Vendt (Dancer)
Rieko Hatato (Dancer)
Sarah Foster-Sproull (Choreographer)
Sophie Williams (Artistic Director, Pointeworks)
Moderator:
Anabel Alpert (Founder of NYC Emerging Artists Project)
This event is designed to welcome both returning supporters and new audiences interested in process, collaboration, gender equity, and the evolving landscape of contemporary ballet.
Pointeworks
131 W 55th St,
New York City, NY, 10019
8583426365
https://www.pointeworks.org/events/dancedialogue
Schedule
January 17, 2026: 5:00pm

