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American Repertory Ballet presents the World Premiere of Ethan Stiefel's "Spirit of the Highlands"

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- American Repertory Ballet (ARB) continues its dynamic 2024-2025 season with the breathtaking world premiere of Ethan Stiefel's Spirit of the Highlands from Friday, March 7 through Sunday, March 9, 2025 at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. An adaptation of August Bournonville's romantic classic La Sylphide, this piece re-imagines the tale of a Scotsman's pursuit of a mystical forest spirit.




 

Jersey Arts Podcast: Dancing through the Air: 'Noli Timere' Marks World Premiere at McCarter Theatre

by Gina Marie Rodriguez, JerseyArts.com
published 2025-01-30

"Noli Timere" is Latin for "be not afraid," and the name of the world premiere presentation from Director and Choreographer, Rebecca Lazier and Sculptor, Janet Echelman. The collaboration features eight multidisciplinary performers dancing up to 25 feet in the air within a voluminous, custom-designed Echelman net sculpture.



bergenPAC hosts Ukraine Odesa National Ballet US Tour 2025: Don Quixote

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Step into over 200 years of history with the legendary Ukraine Odesa National Ballet as they bring the timeless classic Don Quixote to life at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Founded in the early 19th century, the Odesa National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre stands as one of Ukraine's oldest and most prestigious cultural institutions, preserving a legacy of excellence and inspiration. Showtime is 7:00pm.



Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Welcomes the Lunar New Year of the Snake at NJPAC

by Carolyn M. Brown, JerseyArts.com
published 2025-01-23

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company returns to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) to celebrate the 2025 Lunar New Year of the Snake on Saturday and Sunday, February 1- 2, 2025, at 2 p.m. This annual family-friendly celebration is a highlight of NJPAC's winter season. It weaves together graceful movements and vibrant costumes to bring ancient traditions to life. Audiences will experience spellbinding performances featuring majestic dragons, dancing lions, elegant peacocks, stunning acrobats, twirling ribbons, and much more.



State Theatre New Jersey presents Step Afrika

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Step Afrika! on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 7:30pm. Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles, traditional African dances, stepping, and contemporary dance and art forms into a powerful artistic experience. Much more than a dance show, Step Afrika! also integrates songs, storytelling, humor, and audience participation.