BodyVox : Photo Courtesy Derrin Battles 2017 2018 SUBSCRIPTION SERIES 8 companies 40 performances. Amazing subscriber benefits. Season of Wow
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Compagnie Hervé Koubi October 12 15 Photo Courtesy: Didier Philispar...acrobatic and abstract, athletic and spiritual, the whirl of the body is both a b-boy headspin and a Sufi ritual trance, made to mesmerize and humble the mortal viewer. San Francisco Weekly Sixteen male dancers defy gravity, performing a style of dance that blends contemporary, hip hop, capoeira, and martial arts, in an exploration of power and grace, taking you beyond the wow. Photo Courtesy: Paul B Goode Paul Taylor Dance Company November 2 5 Paul Taylor Dance Company is perhaps the most beloved and respected modern dance company in the world, famous for Mr. Taylor s wit, its sunny expansiveness, its all-american optimism... Dallas Morning News Never before has the iconic Taylor company performed a program of its greatest hits, until now. Company B, with music sung by the Andrew Sisters, and Esplanade highlight a performance of some of the greatest classics of contemporary dance.
Photo Courtesy: Andrea Mohin Ronald K. Brown/Evidence, A Dance Company December 14 17...There is his agile use of stillness that subtly brushes the surface of raw emotions. And there is the undeniable way his propulsive movement crosses beyond the stage. New York Times Dancemaker extraordinaire Ron Brown has set works on Alvin Ailey, Philadanco and recently on Malpaso. Hypnotic Afro- Contemporary movement communicating emotion and stories through body and music. Photo Courtesy: Lois Greenfield BodyVox January 18 21 BodyVox: A kinetic storm of creativity, physicality and wit. A downpour of amazing dancers. A true force of nature in the world of dance. White Bird Celebrating 20 years of bringing happy, fun and innovative dance theatrics to the stage, BodyVox performs Urban Meadows, a compilation of its greatest works, featuring the Velcro super hero Captain Tenacity, along with engaging films by Mitchell Rose. They exude their heritage of MOMIX and ISO in distinctive vignettes that are both compellingly human and humorous.
Photo Courtesy: Svetla Atanasova Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal February 15 18...daring and original. NY Theater Guide One of the world s great dance companies returns to our stage bringing the best in international choreographers along with a troupe of dancers second to none. O Balcao de Amor by Itzik Galili takes us to a rhythmic Havana with music by Perez Prado, rekindling the spontaneity and joy of our youth. Photo Courtesy: Nika Kramer Company Wang Ramirez March 15 18...magnetically good, with an attract-repel dynamic that is fast, fluid and especially thrilling when the daring, fine-cut physicality they share catches you off-guard. The Times-London He s from France, she is from Korea. A couple in life and on stage. Watch as cultures collide in a story exploring the rocky road that leads to trust, understanding and love. A riveting performance, emotionally and physically, that will leave you gasping in astonishment.
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company with The Ahn Trio April 19 22 an adventurous evening of music-making and dancing... The Star-Ledger The true story of Nai-Ni Chen coming from Taiwan to New York to create a company that merges eastern and western influences in the captivating and inspiring dance, A Quest for Freedom. Live music accompaniment by Juilliard alums, The Ahn Trio, a treat remembered by those who saw its collaboration with Parsons Dance. Photo Courtesy: Max Pucciariello Photo Courtesy: Corey Melton MOMIX May 10 13 Pendleton brings beauty, mystery, emotion and uproarious fun to the table. The Philadelphia Inquirer The masters of magical theater dance and special effects will present a highlights program featuring the best works from the company s 30 years of repertory plus four Philadelphia premieres.
2017 2018 SUBSCRIPTION SERIES 8 companies 40 performances. Amazing subscriber benefits. * Series A Thursday at 7:30 pm Series C Saturday at 2:00 pm Series E Sunday at 3:00 pm There are three easy ways: Series B Friday at 8:00 pm Series D Saturday at 8:00 pm 1) princetheater.org/next-move 2) Call the Prince Theater Box Office at: (215) 422-4580 3) Complete both sides of the enclosed form and return it in the enclosed reply envelope to the Prince Theater. Don t miss this exciting opportunity. Subscribe today! Photo Courtesy: Didier Philispar Benefits of being a Super Subscriber Receive a NextMove Dance membership card and get a 30% discount for additional NextMove Dance tickets. Exchange your tickets for any show to another seat location or date by calling the Box Office 24 hours before the show. Lost tickets will be replaced easily with a call to the Prince Theater Box Office. Receive discount parking close to the Prince Theater. Enjoy additional discount benefits at area restaurants and performing arts presentations. * Opening night is Thursday Series A
2017 2018 Season Compagnie Hervé Koubi October 12 15 Paul Taylor Dance Company November 2 5 Ronald K. Brown/Evidence A Dance Company December 14 17 BodyVox January 18 21 Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal February 15 18 Company Wang Ramirez March 15 18 Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company with The Ahn Trio April 19 22 MOMIX May 10 13 NextMove Dance 4701 Bath Street #46B Philadelphia, PA 19137-2235 (215) 636-9000 ext. 109 www.nextmovedance.org NextMove Dance performances take place at 1412 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 Box Office: (215) 422-4580 www.princetheater.org