photo by Christopher Duggan
(UNION, NJ) -- Carolyn Dorfman Dance returns to the Madison Community Arts Center (at 10 Kings Road) with a Family Backstage Pass performance, a welcoming interactive afternoon of dance and audience participation, on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 4:00pm.
It will be an unforgettable afternoon, offering a captivating glimpse into the remarkable works and process of artistic director Carolyn Dorfman. Some of the popular works will include excerpts of the crowd-pleasing WAVES, the playful duet Keystone and the comical Divide and Conquer, a work which has not been on stage for almost 15 years. The program ends with Dorfman’s signature “building a dance” including audience members on the stage and in their seats with Carolyn and Company.
Carolyn Dorfman Dance’s stunning and athletic ensemble includes, Kayleigh Bowen, Tyler Choquette, Dominique Dobransky, Hannah Gross, Maiko Harada, Brandon Jones, Jacob Kurihara, Aanyse Pettiford-Chandler, Charles Scheland, Jared Stern; Katlyn Baskin is the rehearsal director. The administrative staff includes Executive Director Anita Thomas, associate Artistic Director Jacqueline Dumas Albert, Company/Office Manager Zakk Ottmers, Marketing Communications Manager Armisey Smith, and Financial Administrator Flora Attardi.
Bring friends and family to Backstage Pass as the company explores the themes of family, community, and more — all brought to life by the exceptional artists of Carolyn Dorfman Dance. Secure your seats now and be part of this immersive experience. Tickets are $20 in advance ($25 the day of show.) Tickets for seniors and students 18 and under are $15. Tickets are available for purchase online. The Madison Community Arts Center is located at 10 Kings Road in Madison, New Jersey.
Carolyn Dorfman Dance moves people to connect to our common humanness to build understanding and face barriers together through powerfully expressive contemporary dance. Through the powerful choreography of founding Artistic Director Carolyn Dorfman and diverse artistic collaborators, CDD celebrates the trials and triumphs of the human story.
The company's long history is a journey of growth, change, and innovation through storytelling and employment of multiethnic dancers skilled in reflecting our common social connections. Their one-of-a-kind dance experiences open dialogue, and create bridges between artist, audience, and each other. The highly acclaimed ensemble is known for emotional resonance and artistic excellence in both performance and its interaction with audiences, students, and community. Carolyn Dorfman Dance appears at major theaters, dance festivals, universities, schools, museums, and galleries regionally, nationally and internationally.
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