New Jersey Ballet presents A Night on the Town at Two River Theater

(RED BANK, NJ) -- New Jersey Ballet Company presents A Night on the Town with three performances at the Two River Theater in Red Bank from November 4-5, 2023. A Night on the Town features Jerome Robbins' Fancy Free & George Balanchine’s Rubies and more.

Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents Ballet Hispánico

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Experience the magic of Latino culture and dance as Ballet Hispánico, the largest Latine/Latinx/Hispanic cultural organization in the United States, graces the stage at Monmouth University's Center for the Arts at Pollak Theatre on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 8:00pm. Recognized as one of America's Cultural Treasures, Ballet Hispánico is set to captivate audiences with their innovative dance productions that celebrate and explore the rich tapestry of Latino cultures.

American Repertory Ballet to Open Season with "Elevate"

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- American Repertory Ballet (ARB) announces the opening of its spellbinding 2023-24 season - "Elevate" - at the state-of-the-art New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), October 13-15. The program features world premieres by celebrated choreographers Stephanie Martinez and Meredith Rainey, along with the return of ARB Artistic Director Ethan Stiefel's rousing Wood Work, set to modern renditions of Nordic folk tunes by the Danish String Quartet. Plus, Stiefel will create a new solo set to "If I Could Only Fly" by American singer-songwriter and poet Blaze Foley.

Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre presents Zapateo! (Footwork Dialogues with Flamenco, Tap, Mexican Dance)

(EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- New Jersey's premier Spanish & Flamenco dance company, the critically acclaimed Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre, kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month at Playhouse 22 in East Brunswick, NJ on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 2:00pm for a Middlesex County Hispanic Heritage Event with its exciting new production, Zapateo! (Footwork Dialogues with Flamenco, Tap, Mexican Dance).

Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance – 25th Anniversary Tour Comes to Count Basie Center

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance – 25th Anniversary Tour comes to the Count Basie Center for the Arts on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 7:30pm. Flatley's ground-breaking choreography for Riverdance was followed by massive global success with the hit show Lord of the Dance.

Two, Not Three, Is the Charm in Dance

by Bruce Chadwick - published 2023-08-10
They say three is the charm, but this coming season at the New Jersey Ballet it is two that will be the charm, two old dance chestnuts that will be made fresh again.

Dancing through the State: New Jersey Ballet Adds Two Theaters

by Bruce Chadwick - published 2023-08-06
The New Jersey Ballet, the state's largest dance company, is expanding yet again, this time adding two central New Jersey theaters to its long list of venues at which the company's dancers can entertain people

Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents Step Afrika

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents Step Afrika on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 6:00pm in the Pollak Theatre. This show introduces audiences to stepping through both a traditional and contemporary lens. Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional African dances; and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience.

Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre presents "Summerfest" Celebration

(METUCHEN, NJ) -- Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre presents a "Summerfest" Gala Fundraiser on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Lola's Latin Bistro in Metuchen.  Join them for an afternoon/evening of delicious food, sangria and entertainment. The event runs from 4:00pm to 8:30pm.