Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is back with two exciting programs of dance. Palladio, Artistic Director Jim Vincent's third piece for HSDC, was inspired by the Italian architect and is set to a score by Karl Jenkins. Extremely Close, choreographed by HSDC dancer Alejandro Cerrudo and commissioned by The Joyce, revolves around the poignant and intimate piano solos of Philip Glass and Dustin O'Halloran. Both pieces provide great additions to HSDC's exuberant, athletic and innovative repertoire. read more »

Co-produced with The Joyce and the River to River Festival, New York City's free outdoor dance series returns to Battery Park with world–class dance companies performing under the stars in New York's most spectacular venue, as part of Arts on the Horizon. Come celebrate the very best in contemporary dance! Flamenco like you've never seen it before by the seven sizzling Spanish brothers of Los Vivancos, passionate modern by master choreographer Lar Lubovitch, and the wildly popular Bad Boys of Dance featuring ballet sensation Rasta Thomas and his crew of dancers from stage, screen and television. All performances are FREE. read more »

Jazz Tap Ensemble returns to The Joyce with a celebration of their beloved tap heroes and the premiere of a new work commissioned by The Joyce. Follow in the amazing footsteps of Bojangles, John Bubbles, the Nicholas Brothers, Fred, Ginger, Eleanor, Annie, Gene, Jimmy Slyde and Gregory Hines. Then watch each dancer's unique individuality unfold in Artistic Director Lynn Dally's newest ensemble piece inspired by Jobim's Black Orpheus. read more »

To mark Ballet NY's tenth year, directors Medhi Bahiri and Judith Fugate with their dynamic dancers will celebrate in style. Join them for a captivating program that features the unique blend of artistry and physicality for which Ballet NY is known. This thrilling season includes premieres by Thaddeus Davis and Andrew Blight and encores by Lisa deRibere and William Soleau. Showcasing the works of trademark choreographers, this company is sure to entertain! read more »

See BalletMet Columbus' spirited dancers in this powerful fusion of classical and contemporary dance. This program showcases newly commissioned works from noted and emerging choreographers, including a NY premiere by Warren Adam entitled The Audacious One that accentuates BalletMet's dynamic lyricism, creativity and athleticism. Praised by The New York Times in their 2004 Joyce debut performance, BalletMet is "open and refreshing." read more »

Experience the richness of Latino culture through the sensual and elegant lens of Ballet Hispanico. This season's diverse repertory programs feature classic favorites by dance masters Graciela Daniele, Vicente Nebrada and William Whitener set to live music. Ballet Hispanico premieres a fiery exploration of Carmen — a trio adaptation of this timeless theme choreographed by Carlos Sierra-Lopez. read more »

ODC/Dance, the highly acclaimed international contemporary dance company based in San Francisco, performs a selection of electrifying dance. Featuring the work of two of America's most exciting choreographers, Brenda Way and KT Nelson, ODC's dances tackle matters on a grand scale and are brilliantly insightful, athletic, passionate — and can be wickedly funny. Raved by The New York Times as "a must-see for all ages!" it is impossible not to get emotionally caught up in ODC's work. read more »

Twenty-five years ago, Eiko & Koma's groundbreaking duet, Grain, gave visceral shape to the pain of hunger. A generation later, joined by young Cambodian painters-turned-performers Charian and Peace, their collaboration has expanded into an intimate dance tribe and Grain has grown into Hunger, a full-evening length work. The evening incorporates Japanese, Tibetan and Indonesian folk music as well as live painting. read more »

Garth Fagan Dance commences its 38th season with a highly anticipated program showcasing a world premiere as well as classic and contemporary favorites from the company's extensive repertoire. Fagan's incomparable, revelatory choreography is rife with movement invention, punctuated by calmness; his dancers are nothing short of extraordinary. One evening with this company will leave you breathless, awestruck and eager for more. read more »

Shaker, a collaboration between Inbal Pinto and Avshalam Pollak, looks and feels like an eerily beautiful winter day. Immerse yourself in this dance theater piece rich in poetic imagination, interspersed with unique humor and covered with snowflakes. This magical work makes you feel as though you have entered the enchanted world inside a snow globe. read more »

Complexions Contemporary Ballet, revered as one of America's only truly integrated dance companies, returns with a roster of some of the nations most brilliant performers. Known for its unique blend of virtuosity, athleticism, sensual beauty and passion — Complexions presents works by some of the leading voices in the field such as the incomparable William Forsythe and world premieres by Artistic Directors Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson. Music ranges from Bach and Handel to Muddy Waters and the rock and soul of U2. read more »

Celebrate José Limón as they enter their centenary year. See two programs of incomparable masterworks including The Joyce commission by Clay Taliaferro, and revivals of Limón's powerful The Traitor (1954) and Anna Sokolow's jazz inspired Rooms (1955). Another highlight is a special gala performance offering choreographic gifts by an array of distinguished dance artists in tribute to Limón. Come enjoy a century of genius with this talented company! read more »

Under the title Danses Concertantes, Benjamin Millepied has presented performances around the world since 2002. This performance showcases eleven of American Ballet Theatre dancers in a repertoire that includes a world premiere and two revivals, all accompanied by live music. George Balanchine's Sonatine and 28 Variations on a Theme by Paganini choreographed by Millepied features virtuoso pianist Natasha Paremski. The program concludes with a world premiere with music by Frédéric Chopin, featuring the exceptional pianist Pedja Muzijevic. read more »

The male primo ballerinas are back! These talented, toeshoed dancers of the Trockadero bring the pleasure of ballet and modern dance along with their wicked sense of humor and larger-than-life personalities to The Joyce. Parodying the classics from Petipa to Graham, as well as dancing original works, the all-male troupe combines faithful renditions of each style with exaggerated drama and tone. The Trocks's technique impresses aficionados and first-time dance audiences alike, while their witty choreographic jokes will have everyone in stitches. read more »

Parsons Dance presents the world-premiere of an all-new, one-act collaboration with the acclaimed rock opera band, East Village Opera Company (EVOC). Program A premieres the all-new, powerhouse work featuring EVOC's two lead vocalists live on stage with Parsons Dance. Program B features the jazzy Parsons Dance hit, Fill the Woods with Light. Both programs include David Parsons's stroboscopic masterpiece, Caught and other Parsons Dance classics. read more »

Intensely energetic, this virtuosic company returns to The Joyce with dance The New York Times calls "captivating…both surprising and urgent." The NY premiere of Zydeco, Zare anchors the program which will also include The Joyce commission Slope of Enlightenment, showcasing Monte's dramatic intensity at its best. Additional performances include Audentity with its dynamic fluidity and the world premiere of a romantic duet featuring renowned modern composer, Kevin Keller. read more »

The Joyce commissioned work gives insight to contemporary China by contrasting the modern metropolitan population represented by the dancers, with the traditional agrarian society represented by the folk musicians from the Grasslands of Inner Mongolia. In this work, Jin Xing uses movement and sound to explore the communication barriers between these diametrically opposed representatives of today's China. read more »