Dance as a Catalyst for Change- Friday, May 11

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Henkel’s MovementTalks: Dance as a Catalyst for Change Fri May 11, 8 pm

Former dancer and choreographer Henkel searches for the unique and unexplored point of view in art through conversations with dance artists, educators and therapists.

Cry for Nature/Dance for Water: Global Water Dances

"What is the impact of crying out for nature through dance as a visceral, political and an essential response to the contemporary world?â€

International Outdoor PerformancesGlobal Water DancesFlows into New York City ParksDr. Martha Eddy / McKinney / Rohe / Haeneggi / Natasha Alhadeff-Join somatic practitoner and educator Martha Eddy, New York director of Global Water Dances, with McKinney, principal urban designer of the New York City Parks and Recreation Department, Rohe, Haenggi and Natasha Alhadeff- as they examine global challenges and environmental issues including safe drinking water and the nature of public space. Discussion will focus on the Global Water Dances that have been taking place in more than 46 countries, raising consciousness about environmental issues and bringing people together to problem-solve solutions for global challenges such as safe drinking water.

Eddy is also the co-founder and director of Somatic Studies at Moving On Center: School of Participatory Arts and Research in Oakland, California and The Center for Kinesthetic Education. McKinney also co-directed, with the Design Trust for Public Space, the award-winning publication Design Manual for 21st Century Parks and was a Loeb Fellow at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design in 1994.

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Dance from a Critic's Point of View: Alastair Macaulay on the New York School of Choreography

Fri, May 11, 12 pm- Free

The chief dance critic of The New York Times, Alastair Macaulay - a longtime scholar and supporter of Merce Cunningham's work - shares his views on dance criticism and New York’s rich dance history. The discussion is followed by former Cunningham company dancers Collwes and Emma Desjardins: duets from Xover (2007) and Fractions (2004) and solos from CRWDSPCR (2003) and Nearly Ninety (2009).

Sundays at Three: Singh and Dance

Fri May 13, 3 pm - Buy Tickets

"...is it possible to be physically separated by mere feet yet feel miles apart? Are you alone amongst company? Does your dinner taste slightly off? Is something missing? Do you need to say something? Do you need to talk? Do you need me as much as I need you? What strange dreams I've had about you..."

A haunting afternoon with Singh (Singh & Dance), oscillating between the delicate and the abrupt. The viewers will take their seats just outside the comfort of their companions' whispered remarks.

From our friends at Gallim Dance

WORLD PREMIERE! 's Sit, Kneel, Stand at the Joyce TheaterFri/Sat Jun 8 & 9, 8 pm; Sun Jun 10, 2 pm

This spring, Gallim Dance brings its exuberant virtuosity and lush athleticism back home to New York City. The company returns to the Joyce Theater after its sold-out run in August 2010, presenting an evening-length world premiere that deconstructs the border between harmony and chaos.

"Sexy, reckless, and edgy as hell... as exciting as high art can get." - Nashville Scene

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