On April 18 at the bergenPAC in Englewood, New Jersey Ballet will present its “Shakespeare Evening,” a performance of two one-act ballets: "Romeo & Juliet" and "Macbeth."
All in Dance
From Presenters to Presented: Shifting Traditional Roles of Male Dancers
Under the direction of Randy James, the all-male modern dance company 10 Hairy Legs performs at the Crossroads Theatre in New Brunswick on Sunday, March 29 at 3:00 p.m.
Rider Students "Collaborate and Innovate" with the Pros for Upcoming Dance Program
Celebrate unique combinations of faculty from both Rider campuses, choreographers joining their talents, students working with students, and dancers with visual artists.
Magic and Mischief in American Repertory Ballet's New Production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
Go behind the scenes of ARB's latest full-length ballet where Artistic Director Douglas Martin brings to life the wit and splendor of one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies.
Tango Buenos Aires: A Welcome Heat Wave Comes to New Jersey
One of Argentina’s great cultural exports, Tango Buenos Aires comes to NJ, just in time to thaw our frozen tundra. “Song of Eva Perón” portrays the life of late Argentine First Lady.
Mummenschanz - A Worldwide Phenomenon Comes to Cumberland County
Inspiring, captivating and playful, the performers of Mummenschanz come to Cumberland County College's Guaracini PAC on Jan 28 to create a magical, wordless world of possibilities.
Graham Lustig's "A Jazzy Nutcracker"
"A Jazzy Nutcracker" is Lustig Dance Theatre's new take on the beloved classic, performed with a six-piece jazz band and guest appearances from high school marching bands.
A Dance of Hope: Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company's "The Legacy Project"
Seton Hall University and the South Orange Performing Arts Center present this epic dance-theatre event, discussion and call to social action.
London-based Richard Alston Dance Company returns to Montclair's Peak Performances
The Company's live-music performances include the US premiere of Peak Performances co-commission "Rejoice in the Lamb," sung by Montclair State University's choir, Vocal Accord.
Bright Lights, Atlantic City: Atlantic City Ballet Takes on Musical Theatre's Greatest Dance Numbers
What do you get when you combine the disciplined artistry of ballet with the splash of musical theatre’s biggest show stopping moments? A night of pure entertainment in Atlantic City.
Roxey Ballet Premieres "Mowgli," The Jungle Book Ballet
Travel on a safari adventure with the Roxey Ballet as they premiere “Mowgli,” The Jungle Book Ballet. Based on Rudyard Kipling's classic tale, this whimsical production features original music and costumes, and all new choreography by creator and artistic director Mark Roxey.
Ballet Blossoms in New Jersey
Among the many and various accomplishments that New Jersey can proudly boast is its wealth of professional ballet companies. In the coming weeks, three of these outstanding companies—American Repertory Ballet, Lustig Dance Theatre, and New Jersey Ballet—will be performing in a theater near you.
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Celebrates the Year of the Horse
On Saturday, January 25, the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company brought a program full of cultural richness with dance, music, and visual art to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
Do I Hear a Waltz? Why, Yes; Yes You Do.
Welcome in the New Year with Salute to Vienna’s cast of over 75 musicians, European singers and dancers in beautiful costumes in a program containing popular Strauss waltzes, polkas, and famous excerpts from operettas like Die Fledermaus and The Merry Widow.
DanceVision’s "The Snow Queen"
December 14-15, DanceVision brings its adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s "The Snow Queen" to the Kendall Main Stage Theater in Ewing. The full-length ballet tells the tale of two children – Kai and Gerda – who are caught up in a magical tug of war between good and evil.
Nutcracker Season: A Tradition and a Twist
As the weather gets colder and snow is in the air, the dance world turns to sugar plum fairies, waltzing flowers, battles with mice, and a little girl’s dream. It's Nutcracker season! Throughout the state, from Cape May to Hackettstown, audiences can enjoy a variety of “The Nutcracker” performances eagerly presented by dance studios, pre-professional companies and professional companies with dancers of all ages.
Atlantic City Ballet takes a bite out of “Dracula”
For Halloween and horror fans, Atlantic City Ballet brings the classic vampire tale "Dracula" to three New Jersey venues in time for the ghoulish holiday celebration.
Be transported to Cirque du Soleil's amazing world of TOTEM
Cirque du Soleil's TOTEM traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly. Culture Vultures caught up with local talent Greg Kennedy, who plays the role of the Scientist --a Darwinesque Explorer who visits the different worlds of the show, taking everyone with him on this incredible voyage through time and space.
NJ Ballet's "Don Quixote" fills the stage with color and motion
NJ Ballet presents "Don Quixote" -- Cervantes’ tale of an old knight, his squire and their fanciful foray into the age of chivalry-- at the Mayo Performing Arts Center. A joyous ballet with outstanding choreography by Alexander Gorsky and staged by NJB's Albert Davydov, this delightful spectacle has been popular with audiences and was one of The Star-Ledger's Top Ten dance events of 2011.
Dance Fest at Centenary Stage Sure to Delight
Centenary Stage Company presents a week-long Dance Fest, featuring the dance talents of four regional dance groups: Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company, Umoja Dance Company, moe-tion dance theater and Nimbus Dance Works. During the festival, members of the community can also partake in various classes taught by members of the featured dance companies.