Joshua Mclean, Rachel Pitner, photo by Christopher Duggan
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- On Friday, October 25, 2024, McCarter Theatre Center invites audiences to experience the exhilarating energy of Lindy Hop with SW!NG OUT, a critically acclaimed swing dance performance choreographed and directed by Caleb Teicher. This dynamic production, accompanied by live music from Eyal Vilner's 10-piece Big Band, features 12 world-class swing dancers, each bringing their own style to the stage in a celebration of America's favorite partnered dance. Showtime is 7:30pm.
“SW!NG OUT has been a dream project for me, bringing together 12 all-star swing dancers and a live 10-piece big band to celebrate Lindy Hop in a way that resonates with audiences everywhere,” says Teicher. “It’s thrilling to see the impact this show has had on so many, inspiring them to dance and engage with the swing dance community.”
A New York Times Critic’s Pick, SW!NG OUT combines precision choreography with spontaneous improvisation, offering a unique experience with every performance. “We aim to share the joy and energy of Lindy Hop with a broader audience. Each night, the performance concludes with an on-stage jam session, welcoming attendees to join in and celebrate the dance with us,” adds Teicher.
This showcase not only highlights the beauty of Lindy Hop but also serves as a testament to the power of collaboration in dance. “Collaboration is at the heart of what we do in SW!NG OUT. It’s about creating an environment where each dancer can showcase their unique style while contributing to a collective experience that is both exhilarating and inclusive,” explains Teicher.
Tickets start at $33 and can be reserved by visiting mccarter.org or by calling the McCarter Ticket Office at (609) 258-2787. McCarter Theatre Center is located at 91 University Place in Princeton, New Jersey.
Experience the infectious energy of SW!NG OUT, where exceptional swing dance meets cutting edge choreography. Be sure to join the on-stage jam session for an unforgettable celebration. There has never been a better time in history to swing out!
Caleb Teicher is an NYC-based dancer and choreographer specializing in musically driven dance traditions and interdisciplinary collaboration. Teicher began their career as a founding member of Michelle Dorrance’s critically acclaimed tap dance company, Dorrance Dance, while also freelancing in contemporary dance (The Chase Brock Experience, The Bang Group), Lindy Hop (Syncopated City Dance Company), and musical theater (West Side Story International Tour and London).
As a solo performer and collaborator, Teicher is known for choreographic collaborations with diverse musical talents, including world-champion beatboxer Chris Celiz, composer/pianist Conrad Tao, the National Symphony Orchestra, and indie rock legends Ben Folds and Regina Spektor. In 2015, Teicher shifted their creative focus toward Caleb Teicher & Company (CT&Co), a home for developing new concert dance works.
Caleb Teicher, photo by Grace Kathryn Landefeld
CT&Co’s performances have been seen across the U.S. and abroad, with engagements at The Joyce Theater, New York City Center, the Guggenheim Museum (NYC and Bilbao), Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, and Lincoln Center Out of Doors. Teicher is the recipient of multiple awards, including a 2019 New York City Center Choreographic Fellowship, two Bessie Awards, and a 2019 NEFA National Dance Project Production Grant. Their work has been featured by The New York Times, NPR, Forbes, Vogue, Interview Magazine, and on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert alongside Regina Spektor.
McCarter is one of the country’s flagship theaters and a vibrant center for community and the performing arts. Located on the campus of Princeton University, the company is an independent nonprofit, serving as a nationally renowned, multi-disciplinary creative hub for arts and ideas, offering theatre, music, dance, spoken word, and educational programs for all ages. A two-time Tony Award winner, McCarter’s legacy of artistic excellence dates back to the theatre’s first performances in 1930. Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, Kaufmann & Hart’s You Can’t Take It with You, and William Inge’s Bus Stop all had their premieres on the McCarter stage, paving the way for a long history of collaborations with playwrights to launch remarkable works that have gone on to tens of thousands of performances, reaching millions of audience members around the world. The company is equally revered for presenting global artists on its stages, including Alvin Ailey, Yo-Yo Ma, Samara Joy, Hasan Minhaj, Jon Stewart, Caetano Veloso, Rhiannon Giddens, Patti Smith, Esperanza Spalding, Lake Street Dive, and Herbie Hancock, among many others. Of the 100,000 community members who directly participate in the company’s work every year, more than 5,000 are students taking part in McCarter’s robust educational offerings in Princeton, Trenton, and schools throughout the region. McCarter leads with values of “justice and joy, and beauty in belonging,” creating stories and experiences that enliven minds, expand imaginations, and engage communities.
