Pontus Lidberg makes his return to The Joyce with the New York premiere of On The Nature Of Rabbits, inspired by true events occurring shortly after the fall of the Berlin wall and during the peak of the AIDS epidemic. In a series of dreamlike scenes, Lidberg contemplates the relationship between childhood mementos and the nuances of desire. Commissioned by La Biennale di Venezia, and co-commissioned and co-produced by Works & Process at the Guggenheim, the work further explores the delicate balance between reality and imagination in a time of fear. Animated projections by Emmy-Award winning Jason Carpenter add a playful and interactive layer to the dance

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Pontus Lidberg

The Joyce Theater

Colombia-based Sankofa Danzafro returns to The Joyce with a program that promotes the legacy and traditions of the Afro-Colombian community, using dance to retell their history. Led by Artistic Director Rafael Palacios, Sankofa means "to return to the root," an African philosophy that proposes that the past is a lens through which to view the present. In Behind the South: Dances for Manuel (Detrás del Sur: Danzas para Manuel), the company pays tribute to Colombian writer Manuel Zapata Olivella’s “Changó, el Gran Putas,” which documents the African diaspora in South America. The work celebrates the vital force of the muntu (the African people) and their use of the dancing body and live music as ritual to invoke Changó, the son of Yemaja and the mother goddess, protector of birth in the Yoruba tradition

Sankofa Danzafro

With boundary-breaking creative vision, revolutionary choreographer Twyla Tharp continues to expand her artistic range with two world premieres at The Joyce Theater. Her company, Twyla Tharp Dance, also offers a classic work, characterized by Tharp’s wit, technical precision, and joyful ease. Unpredictable and dynamic, Tharp’s creations solidify her place as one of the century’s most innovative choreographers

Twyla Tharp Dance

For over 50 years, PHILADANCO! has championed innovation, creativity, and the preservation of African-American traditions in dance. Founded by Joan Myers Brown and affectionately known as “New York’s favorite Philadelphians,” the company returns with a program of four works by Christopher Rudd, Ray Mercer, Tommie-Waheed Evans, and Christopher Huggins.



Philadanco!

Tap, percussive dance, samba, house, and original live music come together in I Didn’t Come to Stay, an evening-length work from New York City-based Music From The Sole. Commissioned by Works & Process at the Guggenheim in 2020, the piece was first supported through a pioneering bubble residency in summer 2020. In this work, Brazilian tap dancer and choreographer Leonardo Sandoval and bassist/composer Gregory Richardson lead eight dancers and a five-piece band in a performance that explores tap’s lineage and connections to other Afro-Diasporic forms. Conceived as a Carnival fever dream, I Didn’t Come to Stay embraces shared roots across the diaspora to reflect on what shapes their cultural and artistic identity, and celebrates the joy, depth, and virtuosity of Black dance and music

Music From The Sole

A multicultural, all-female percussive trio based in the rhythms of Tap, Flamenco, and Kathak dance, Soles of Duende make their Joyce debut with their feature-length production, Can We Dance Here? In this riveting performance of rhythmic exchange, Amanda Castro (Tap), Arielle Rosales (Flamenco), and Brinda Guha (Kathak) elevate the joy of true collaboration across disciplines. Rooted in all that their crafts provide them, and in dialogue with live music, this trio invites audiences to pause, witness, and receive three women boldly taking the floor here and now.

Soles of Duende

Experience some of the best dance across the country with The Joyce Theater's eighth annual American Dance Platform curated by dramaturg, scholar, and Jacob’s Pillow Associate Curator Melanie George

American Dance Platform

Shining a light on Black female tap dancers who overcame the barriers of a white and male dominated field, Dormeshia Tap Collective presents Unsung Sheroes of the 20th Century. The work pays homage to legendary hoofers Cora LaRedd, Mable Lee, Harriet “Quicksand” Browne, Juanita Pitts, and more in a spirited display of rhythm and sound. With live music by a swingin’ band, the cast of Brinae Ali, Starinah Dixon, Josette Wiggan, Quynn Johnson, Kyleigh Vickers, and Dormeshia draw a line from the past to the present. 

Jazz at The Joyce

This holiday season, Moses Pendleton’s wildly popular MOMIXreturns to The Joyce for three weeks with a magical collection of the company’s most striking creations. “Every ride is an incredible, unforgettable journey” (Broadway World), sure to surprise, seduce, and excite. Join us on a surreal journey through the MOMIX universe and witness mesmerizing images from over 40 years of work

MOMIX

Created and choreographed by multidisciplinary artist Caleb Teicher, Bzzz is a captivating collision of tap dance and beatboxing, exploring the boundless rhythmic potential of sound. A virtuosic and witty adventure through two highly imaginative art forms, the work features world-champion beatboxers Chris Celiz and Gene Shinozaki alongside tap dancers Jared Alexander, Ava Brooks, Naomi Funaki, John Manzari, Makayla Ryan, and Funmi Sofola

Bzzz

Over the course of his illustrious career, renowned composer Philip Glass conceived The Etudes as a set of solo piano works to expand his piano technique. Now amongst Glass’ most popular works, The Etudes have inspired performances and interpretations from artists worldwide. In Dancing with Glass: The Piano Etudes, five new choreographic perspectives on The Etudes will be presented alongside a performance by guest pianist Maki Namekawa, one of the world’s foremost interpreters of Glass’ music. The evening will feature works by post-modern innovator Lucinda Childs, Chanon Judson of Urban Bush Women, Justin Peck of New York City Ballet, Brazilian tap artist Leonardo Sandoval, and Los Angeles-based choreographers Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber

Dancing with Glass: the Piano Etudes

The groundbreaking Complexions Contemporary Ballet celebrates its 29th season under the direction of co-founding Artistic Directors, Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson. The program includes works by guest choreographers Justin Peck, Ricardo Amarante, and Jenn Freeman. A premiere by Complexions Principal Choreographer Dwight Rhoden, set to the raw acoustic music of U2, rounds out the program. MacArthur “Genius” Fellow and celebrated poetjournalist, Aaron Dworkin will make his debut as Complexions’ Poet-in-Residence during the engagement

Complexions Contemporary Ballet

Led by the imaginative choreographer Hervé Koubi, Compagnie Hervé KOUBI returns to New York with the mesmerizingly kinetic Sol Invictus. Named after the “invincible sun” deity, the work upholds love as the guarantor of peace, that despite fracture, communion emerges as humanity’s saving grace. The music score includes a composition by Swedish composer Mikael Karlsson, with excerpts by Steve Reich and digital composer Maxime Bodson. “I want to talk about light, solidarity, and those bonds that unite us,” says Koubi. “Here, the sun and the dance will emerge victorious

Compagnie Hervé KOUBI

Founded in 1976 by Ann Williams and currently under the direction of Melissa M. Young, Dallas Black Dance Theatre cultivates contemporary modern dance at the highest level of artistic excellence, bridging cultures through its performance and educational programs. The oldest professional dance company in Dallas, with recognition by the National Endowment of the Arts as an American Masterpiece Touring Artist, the company brings works by Kameron N. Saunders, Norbert De La Cruz III, and Chanel DaSilva to our American Dance Platform

Dallas Black Dance Theatre

Founded in 1985 and based in Brooklyn, Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE seamlessly melds traditional African and Afro-Cuban dance with contemporary choreography and spoken word. The company returns for its home season at The Joyce with Walking Out the Dark (2001), a hauntingly beautiful quartet mirroring conversations amongst family, friends, and lovers. The program will also feature Torch (2012), a work created as a celebration of perseverance and self-determination, set to the music of various artists including DJ Zinhle. With a prolific career spanning almost 40 years, "Brown is one of a handful of choreographers rethinking what dance can do” (The New York Times).

The Joyce Theater

6 - 10 Mar, 2024

Pontus Lidberg

Feb 27 - Mar 3, 2024

Sankofa Danzafro

13 - 25 Feb, 2024

Twyla Tharp Dance

6 - 10 Feb, 2024

Philadanco!

Jan 30 - Feb 4, 2024

Music From The Sole

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