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New York-based Gibney Company showcases its dynamic range with two world premieres by renowned American choreographers Lucinda Childs and Peter Chu, alongside a Company premiere by Roy Assaf, highlighting the eclecticism and depth of its repertory choices. Roy Assaf’s A Couple is an intimate and evocative exploration of the complex and shifting dynamics between two people. The work emerges from the foundation of Figure No. 16, a 60-minute work developed in collaboration with Ariel Freedman and Avshalom Latucha.

Parsons Dance arrives at The Joyce exhibiting the company's joyous spirit, athletic prowess, and virtuosic moves to music that have delighted audiences for nearly four decades. The eclectic program includes cherished David Parsons works like In The End, set to music by the Dave Matthews Band; Wolfgang, named for its Mozart score and praised by The New York Times for its “muscular partnering and spiraling turns;” and the iconic Caught. Highlighting the program: a Rena Butler world premiere created in collaboration with composer Darryl J. Hoffman, and Robert Battle’s The Hunt, set to a pounding soundtrack by Les Tambours du Bronx, the celebrated French percussion band.

This spring, “tap royalty” (The New York Times) Ayodele Casel continues to capture the exuberant and tenacious spirit of tap dance with a world premiere for The Joyce stage. Rooted in expressions of selfhood, culture, and legacy, Casel pushes tap forward while holding reverence for her predecessors and the African American roots of the form. Directed by long-time collaborator Torya Beard, this new work examines the transformative ties between tap dance and the dynamism of 90s Hip-Hop and R&B music.

They’re back, with their “winning mix of discipline and courage” (The New York Times). This year, Kids Dance continues to span genres with tap, jazz, and ballet in works old and new. In a Kids Dance first, alumnus Edgar Peterson choreographs a premiere performed by Ballet Tech alumni. The adorable 1956 dance battle returns, to the musical stylings of Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. Classical ballet also makes an appearance with selections from Paquita, staged by Ashley Tuttle. And, as always, there will be a Kids Dance classic: this time, KYDZNY, the quirky urban folk dance, choreographed by Ballet Tech Founder Eliot Feld. With plenty of surprises, they’ll be something for everyone!

“One of the most exciting, innovative, and delightful dance companies in the entire world.” (The New York Times) Paul Taylor Dance Company returns to The Joyce to take audiences deeper into Paul Taylor’s choreographic genius.

Journey into the astonishing universe of Pilobolus’s Other Worlds Collection, traversing the landscape of the human experience with heart-stopping grace, acrobatic power, and breathtaking artistry. The collection features works created with visionary collaborators, the return of one of the most physically astounding pieces in the company’s canon, plus the NYC premiere of Flight, developed with original Pilobolus member and pilot Lee Harris set to music by Paul Sullivan, and Pilobolus’s interpretation of Martha Graham’s Lamentation, created in celebration of GRAHAM100 and the Lamentation Variations Project. Explore the multitudes of the human condition, fusing sensuality, humor, and extraordinary physical prowess in two spellbinding programs by Pilobolus.

This summer, Mark Morris Dance Group launches its milestone 45th anniversary season and presents a stunning program that showcases the breadth and versatility of Mark Morris’s choreography. With live music and Mark Morris’s signature blend of wit, musicality, and emotional depth, this much-anticipated engagement features two programs that celebrate both new works and beloved repertory.

"Internationally recognized as one of Spain's most respected troupes” (The Boston Globe), Soledad Barrio & Noche Flamenca continues to showcase its mastery of flamenco and stretch the boundaries of the art form. Formed in 1993 by Martín Santangelo and his two time Bessie-Award winning wife Soledad Barrio, the company strives to present the authentic form of flamenco to audiences throughout the globe with its world-renowned collection of dancers, singers, and musicians.

This summer, The Joyce’s Ballet Festival returns for a one-week celebration of the life and legacy of Jerome Robbins. Incorporating the clean lines of ballet with the youthful pop and sway of jazz, Robbins pioneered an all-American style of movement that continues to shape the world of ballet. This year’s festival features curation and performances by award-winning New York City Ballet Principal Tiler Peck, alongside a selection of top talent from globally recognized ballet companies, all showcasing the timeless vitality and vision of Robbins's choreography.