(MADISON, NJ) -- Carolyn Dorfman Dance (CDD), an internationally celebrated contemporary modern dance company based in Union, will present EVERY BODY TELLS A STORY: Folk Tales, Family Stories, and Real Lives in Motion at the Madison Arts Center on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 4:00pm. Spend a joyous afternoon with Artistic Director Carolyn Dorfman and the Company, where dance takes center stage as the storyteller. With a backstage pass, you're not just watching from the audience; you’re getting an up-close look and can be a part of the energy, emotion, and craft that goes into every piece.
On the day before (Friday, December 4th), the company will offer a free, open-level dance workshop from 4:30pm – 6:00pm with Carolyn and a few company members. There is a maximum of 20 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. You must register for this event.
On Saturday, December 5th, the family friendly and interactive program will be narrated by Carolyn Dorfman and will feature excerpts from Dance Stories, The Klezmer Sketch, and The Hero Within: The Story of Max Heller, Mary Mills, and Miracles. The audience will create their own dance with CDD. This 90-minute program will start at 4:00pm and is a ticketed event.
Tickets are available through Carolyn Dorfman Dance for only $25.00 for adults and $10.00 for children under 12. To buy tickets and/or register for the free workshop, visit this link. Madison Arts Center is located at 10 Kings Road in Madison, New Jersey. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a first-timer, there’s something here for you. Bring your family and friends. All ages welcome!
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.
There are multiple performances including:
Saturday, Jan 02, 2027
@ 8:00pm
Madison Community Center
Madison, NJ
