DanceTalk

DanceTalk LogoThe DanceTalk series provides attendees with the opportunity to hear from artists and dance experts about current topics of interest in the dance world. This fall, continuing our celebration of the Ballets Russes, our DanceTalks will focus on creative collaborations during the Ballets Russes era and influences this seminal period in dance has had on today’s artists.

The Fall for Dance Festival will offer three pre-performance panel discussions in the New York City Center Studios (130 West 56th Street). Each discussion is free and open to the public. Space is limited.
 
Wednesday, September 23
6:30 - 7:30pm

New York City Center and NYU Steinhardt Dance Education Program present:
“A Conversation with Freddie Franklin, Raven Wilkinson, and Eleanor D’Antuono”

Panelists:  Frederic Franklin, Raven Wilkinson, Eleanor D’Antuono
Moderator:  Robert Greskovic; author, dance writer for The Wall Street Journal
 
Friday, September 25
6:30 - 7:30pm

New York City Center and the Barnard College Department of Dance present:
“The Ballets Russes: How did Collaborations Among Designers, Choreographers, Composers and Performers Create Lasting Change?”

Panelists:  Alexei Ratmansky, Christopher Wheeldon, Juliet Bellow, Simon Morrison and other panelists
Moderator:  Lynn Garafola, Professor of Dance, Barnard College
 
Saturday, October 3
6:30 - 7:30pm

New York City Center and Hunter College Department of Dance present:
“What is the Influence of the Ballets Russes on Today’s Choreography?”

Panelists:  Mark Dendy, Virginia Johnson, Nicholas Leichter, and other panelists
Moderator:  Wendy Perron, Artistic Advisor, Fall for Dance Festival; Editor-in-Chief, Dance Magazine