Riverside Theatre to Welcome Emerging Choreographers for NuDance 2013, 11/22-23

Continuing an over half a century tradition of rich arts programming, The Riverside Theatre is proudly presenting NuDance 2013-a two-day program of innovative and cutting-edge performances by the next generation of pioneering dance artists, followed by a conversation led by dance historian and professor Charmaine Warren-on Friday, November 22 and Saturday, November 23, 7:30 p.m. at the Theatre, 91 Claremont Ave. (bet. 120th & 122nd Sts.), Morningside Heights.

NuDance presents emerging choreographers who showcase new and original choreography that is not only innovative and cutting edge, but also thrilling to watch. In her review of a previous NuDance program, Jennifer Dunning of The New York Times stated, "...the selection of choreographers for the NuDance ...was unusually good...The ...summoned memories of the theatre's history as a major presenter of dance."

Following each performance, Charmaine Warren will lead conversations with the choreographers exploring the process and inspiration behind their presented works and also invite the audience to participate in the discussions. Participating choreographers/companies include: Jeremy McQueen the 2013 recipient of the Jeoffrey Ballet Choreographer of Color Award, Buggé Ballet; Cat Caliandro, Dance Iquail, Dash Ensemble and Oui Danse.

The NuDance performance schedule includes:

Friday, November 22 & Saturday, November 23, 7:30pm

(Each performance followed by "Conversation with the Choreographers led by Charmaine Warren") www.charmainewarren.com.

• Cat Cogliandro | Choreographer
  https://www.youtube.com/user/catinkainda
  Title: You Can Have Manhattan
  Music/Composers: Lana Del Rey, Fiona Apple, Nancy Sinatra, Ani Difranco, Daughter
• Dance Iquail! : Iquail Shaheed | Choreographer
  http://www.danceiquail.org/
  Title: Inward Flux (2013)
• The Dash Ensemble: Gregory Dolbashian | Choreographer
  http://www.thedashensemble.org/
  Title: Pluck
• Oui Danse: Brice Mousset | Choreographer
  www.ouidanse.com

Also performing on Friday, November 22:

• Buggé Ballet: Nicole Buggé| Choreographer
  http://www.nicolebugge.com
  Music/Composers: Jahn Sood-Ravioli Song, Airplane and I Won't Be Back

Also performing on Saturday, November 23:

• Jeremy McQueen| Choreographer
  Title: What Lies Within
  Music/Composers: "Warm Shadow", written and performed by Fink. "Fyrsta", composed and performed by Ólafur Arnalds. "Old Skin", composed and performed by Ólafur Arnalds & Arnor Dan.

Dance has always been an integral part of the creative offerings of The Riverside Theatre. From 1964 to 1984, the world-renowned Riverside Dance had a profound impact on the direction and development of modern dance in New York City. As a major presenter of dance, The Riverside Theatre played host to countless emerging dancers and dance companies, such as Bill T. Jones, Chuck Davis, Elisa Monte, Mary Anthony, Joyce Trisler, Erik Hawkins and Sachiyo Ito, who went on to become innovators in the modern dance world.

Originally named the Cloister Theatre, The Riverside Theatre was founded in 1960 on the belief that the arts can be a transforming power in peoples' lives and is committed to serving as a catalyst for cultural connections and social change. The Riverside Theatre, located at the historic Riverside Church, produces work that promotes and deepens cultural and social awareness. Highlights from the past ten seasons have included: the Katherine Dunham Tribute in honor of her 96th birthday; Jazz@Riverside with young trumpeter Jeremy Pelt, one of the leading emerging artists on the jazz scene, a 25th Anniversary reading of the award winning play | film "Short Eyes;" the screening of The Rise & Fall of Jim Crow, in collaboration with Thirteen WNET and the National Council for Community & Justice; and the critically acclaimed production of Through the Night.

Tickets for NuDance 2013, are $25 general admission; and $15 for children, students and seniors with valid ID cards. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (212) 870-6784 or visit www.riversideboxoffice.org.

Directions: To get to The Riverside Theatre by subway take the 1 to 116th St. and walk to 91 Claremont Ave. (bet. 120th & 122nd Sts.) one block west of Broadway.