“WITH EACH PERFORMANCE OF DORRANCE DANCE, TAP EXPANDS”

– The New York Times

Experience the brilliant tap artistry of visionary Michelle Dorrance like you’ve never before witnessed it. New work includes two world premieres as well as two New York and one company premiere. Let Dorrance (MacArthur Fellow and Doris Duke Artist) and her award-winning company Dorrance Dance electrify you in this program of innovative premieres and rarely seen repertory. Hailed for their ingenuity in both expanding the boundaries of tap dance and honoring its roots, the Company's complex footwork and elegant bodies produce intricate layers of sound, right in time with the music. Highlights of this City Center engagement include Harlequin and Pantalone, choreographed by hoofer, clown, and stage and screen star Bill Irwin who will also perform alongside Dorrance; Jump Monk, by tap dance legend Brenda Bufalino; and a re-imagining of SOUNDspace, the Company’s 2013 site-specific exploration of New York City’s St. Mark’s Church. Special guest Kate Davis will accompany several pieces with live music. Whether you’ve loved the Company in past Fall for Dance Festivals or are experiencing Dorrance’s wild choreographic imagination for the first time, this slate of rotating repertory will blast open your notions of what tap dance can be.

In her own words, Michelle Dorrance shares more about this program and City Center’s game-changing impact on her work.

New York City Center’s 75th Anniversary spring dance season offers something for everyone, from the dance connoisseur to the curious newcomer. Read more 

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Please note that Justin Peck will no longer be performing with Dorrance Dance.

Program A – Thu Mar 28 at 8pm
Lessons in Tradition (NY Premiere), Choreography by Michelle Dorrance and Bill Irwin
Harlequin and Pantalone (World Premiere), Choreography by Bill Irwin
Jump Monk (Company Premiere), Choreography by Brenda Bufalino
SOUNDspace, Choreography by Michelle Dorrance

Program B – Fri Mar 29 at 8pm
Jungle Blues (NY Premiere),Choreography by Michelle Dorrance
Three to One, Choreography by Michelle Dorrance
Basses Loaded (World Premiere), Choreography by Michelle Dorrance
Lessons in Tradition (NY Premiere), Choreography by Michelle Dorrance and Bill Irwin
Harlequin and Pantalone (World Premiere), Choreography by Bill Irwin
Jump Monk (Company Premiere), Choreography by Brenda Bufalino

Saturday, March 30 at 8pm
Jungle Blues (NY Premiere),Choreography by Michelle Dorrance
Three to One, Choreography by Michelle Dorrance
Basses Loaded (World Premiere), Choreography by Michelle Dorrance
SOUNDspace, Choreography by Michelle Dorrance

Learn about all the extraordinary programming and ancillary events we have lined up for our 75th Anniversary Season.

75th Anniversary Season Sponsors
Stacey and Eric Mindich

Support for new dance works at New York City Center is provided by
Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation

Leadership Support for Dance at New York City Center is provided by