Paul Taylor 2 to Perform at Dixon Place

Paul Taylor 2, the junior ensemble of the legendary choreographer, will present 3 genre-defining dance works in the intimate theatre at Dixon Place. On April 23rd at 7:30pm, Paul Taylor 2 Does Dixon Place will mark the first benefit in Dixon Place's history that will specifically support its dance programming.

Honoring Dixon Place's 30th anniversary, the evening will feature Cascade, first performed in 1999 and staged to three of Bach's concertos, Runes, first performed in 1975, and Piazzolla Caldera, first performed in 1997.

Dixon Place, an artistic incubator since 1986, is a Bessie and Obie Award-winning non-profit institution committed to supporting the creative process by presenting original works of theater, dance, music, puppetry, circus arts, literature & visual art at all stages of development. Dixon Place is the only non-profit theatre of its size to operate a full service cocktail lounge where all profits support its artists and mission.

After spawning a salon in her Paris apartment in '85, Artistic Director Ellie Covan pioneered the institution in her NYC living room for 23 years. Now celebrating its 30th anniversary year, Dixon Place has organically developed and expanded into a leading professional, state-of-the-art facility for artistic expression.

Paul Taylor, one of the most accomplished artists this nation has ever produced, continues to shape America's indigenous art of modern dance as he has since becoming a professional dancer and pioneering choreographer in 1954. Having performed with Martha Graham's company for several years, Mr. Taylor uniquely bridges the legendary founders of modern dance - Isadora Duncan, Ruth St. Denis, Ted Shawn, Doris Humphrey and Ms. Graham - and the dance makers of the 21st Century. Through his new initiative at Lincoln Center - Paul Taylor's American Modern Dance - he is presenting great modern works of the past and outstanding works by today's leading choreographers alongside his own vast and growing repertoire. And he is commissioning the next generation of dance makers to work with his renowned Company, thereby helping to ensure the future of the art form.

Paul Taylor established the Paul Taylor 2 Dance Company in 1993 to ensure that his works could be seen by audiences all over the world, unhindered by economic or technical limitations. Working with longtime colleague Linda Hodes, he modeled Taylor 2 after the original six-member company he established in 1954. Taylor 2 is able to perform in smaller venues with more modest budgets than the larger Paul Taylor Dance Company without sacrificing any of the artistry that characterizes a Taylor performance.

Taylor 2 engagements are customized to meet the needs of each community and often consist of master classes and lecture demonstrations in addition to performances, which may take place in such non-traditional venues as office buildings, parks and public plazas as well as theaters. In selecting repertoire for Taylor 2, Mr. Taylor chooses dances that represent the athleticism, humor and range of emotions found in his work.

Dixon Place is located at 161A Chrystie Street (btwn Rivington & Delancey) in Manhattan's Lower East Side.

Tiered ticketing starts at $30.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://dixonplace.org/performances/paul-taylor-2-does-dixon-place/

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