SYLVIE GUILLEM 6000 MILES AWAY, Ek, Forsythe, Kylian
On April 4, 5, and 7, The Joyce Theater Foundation is proud to present 6000 miles away, featuring the internationally acclaimed Sylvie Guillem, who makes a rare American visit for the U.S. premiere of this evening of works by William Forsythe, Mats Ek, and Jiří Kylián. William Forsythe's new duet, Rearray, was created especially for her and features Teatro alla Scala Ballet's Massimo Murru. Swedish choreographer Mats Ek's new solo for her, Bye, is set to Beethoven's final piano sonata. Completing the evening is a duet from Kylian's work, 27'52", performed by dancers handpicked by him. Joyce Spring Gala performance Wed, Apr 4. For Gala tickets: events@joyce.org.
A Sadler’s Wells London/Sylvie Guillem production.
THE AUSTRALIAN BALLET 2012 NEW YORK SEASON
The Australian Ballet returns to New York as part of its historic 50th anniversary celebrations to present two distinctly Australian programs, Swan Lake and Infinity. Graeme Murphy's critically acclaimed Swan Lake is the perfect illustration of the company's innovative and dynamic style. This brilliant interpretation has won more than ten major awards and sold out theatres around the world. Its contemporary counterpart is Infinity, an all-Australian mixed bill featuring Wayne McGregor's rule-breaking Dyad 1929; an electrifying collaboration with Bangarra Dance Theatre, Australia's national Indigenous dance company; and a sensational selection of excerpts from the company's most loved ballets set against a multimedia backdrop.
YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX
YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX celebrates its 2012 season by announcing two star-studded Gala events at the David H. Koch Theater, on April 27 and 28, 2012 preceded by the Final Round of the competition on April 26, 2012.
Open to general public, the FINAL ROUND will give New York audiences a unique opportunity to see 60 of the world's best young dancers before they disperse around the world to study on scholarship at the world's leading dance academies.
The YAGP 2012 "Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow" Gala will feature an international all-star cast led by Tamara Rojo and Sergei Polunin (Principal Dancers, The Royal Ballet).
The 2012 "Legends in Dance" Gala will honor Natalia Makarova's contribution to the art of ballet by presenting some of her most memorable roles performed by today's leading dancers.
THE MIKHAILOVSKY BALLET
The acclaimed ballet company from St Petersburg, Russia will be making a debut appearance in New York with an eclectic program representing the company's rich history, and paying a deserved tribute to the immortal traditions of Russian classical culture. It is then bringing cutting-edge works by one of the world's most sought-after choreographers, Nacho Duato (who took up the position of Artistic Director of the Mikhailovsky Ballet in 2011), including a new full-length production of The Sleeping Beauty, as well as the critically acclaimed production of Giselle, staged by Nikita Dolgushin, which was a real triumph during the Mikhailovsky's recent visit, to London, straight to the heart of the vibrant New York dance scene, at the outstanding David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.
PAUL TAYLOR MOVES TO THE DAVID H. KOCH THEATER
Paul Taylor, global icon and part of the pantheon that created the art form, brings 22 masterworks spanning more than a half-century of creativity to the David H. Koch Theater. The 2012 repertoire features three New York Premieres: The Uncommitted, set to music by Arvo Pärt; Gossamer Gallants (music by Smetana); and a work Mr. Taylor will create in the coming weeks. The season also features revivals of Junction, set to Bach's Unaccompanied Cello Suites, and House of Cards (music by Milhaud). A season highlight is the 50th Anniversary of Aureole, the dance that launched a Golden Age. Other dances include some of Mr. Taylor's most popular works: Beloved Renegade, which The Times hailed as the "best new choreography in 2008," Cloven Kingdom, Company B, Esplanade, Piazzolla Caldera and Promethean Fire.
3.13.12 - 4.01.12
4.04.12 - 4.07.12
4.18.12 - 4.22.12
4.26.12 - 4.28.12
6.12.12 - 6.17.12
6.19.12 - 6.31.12
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