Thursday, September 5, 2024

Dances for a Variable Population REVIVAL 8: THEN AND NOW

Dances for a Variable Population Photo: Meg Goldman

DANCES FOR A VARIABLE POPULATION PRESENTS

FREE PERFORMANCES AND WORKSHOPS AT NYC’s

WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 AT 3:00PM 

Infusing the essence of iconic dance works by master choreographers of the 20th century, Dances for a Variable Population (DVP) will lead two performances and workshops of Revival 8: Then and Now, Friday, October 18 at 3:00PM at Washington Square Park in Manhattan.

REVIVAL 8: Then and Now is a unique series set to unite legendary pieces from renowned choreographers, creatively inspired by esteemed ex-dancers who once graced their companies. These former dancers, with a deep connection to the original works, will reinterpret iconic works such as Martha Graham's Steps in the Street, Tina Ramirez’s Carmen, Jerome Robbins’s Dances at a Gathering, and Paul Taylor's Esplanade, tailored for the older adult population.

Celebrating its 15th year of free performances, DVP will also present a free All Together Dance Workshop open to members of the public on Friday, October 18, 3:00PM at Washington Square Park in Manhattan (followed by a 4:00PM performance).

Friday, October 18, 2024, Washington Square Park, Garibaldi Fountain (east of the fountain) New York, NY

Live, In-Person Performance: 4:00PM

Pre-Performance All Together Dance Workshop: 3:00PM

Between Washington Square North and Washington Square South in the West Village

Reservations recommended at www.Dvpnyc.org/revival8.

Bus: M1, M2, M3, M55 to East 8th St and 5th Avenue

Subway: A, C, D, E, F, M to West 4th Washington Square 1 train to Christopher St, R, W to 8th St Station

PATH train to 9th St.

ABOUT DANCES FOR A VARIABLE POPULATION

Founded in 2009 by former professional dancer Naomi Goldberg Haas, Dances for a Variable Population (DVP)’s mission is to promote strong and creative movement among older adults of all abilities, enabling them to build creativity, improve their mental and physical health, strengthen social connections, and enhance quality of life. Our artistic vision is to bring participatory dance experiences and performances to older adults throughout NYC, and to train teaching artists to expand our impact across NY and beyond. DVP’s free workshops and public performances promote a democratic, interactive, and inclusive vision of dance that highlights the power and beauty of older bodies.

A Black woman is arching back with her arms creating a v. She is wearing a black short sleeve tee shirt with a long black skirt. Here skin is the color of amber & her natural hair is black with golden brown highlights.

 

Find More Dance Events
 

There are two different photos taken by Elyse Mertz: the left photo is from The ChoreoJoey Project & the right photo is Janet Aisawa & Osamu Uehara/Ai Dance Theater.

Sign up for Dance/NYC News