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Monday December 12, 2016

Eiko Otake participates in "The Christa Project: Manifesting Divine Bodies"

Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
Mon. December, 12 2016 @ 6:30pm (+ 157 more)

Tuesday December 13, 2016

NEWARK: "The Hip Hop Nutcracker" with Special Guest MC Kurtis Blow

New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Tue. December, 13 2016 @ 2:30pm

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo at The Joyce

The Joyce Theater
Tue. December, 13 2016 @ 7:30pm (+ 20 more)

Eiko Otake participates in "The Christa Project: Manifesting Divine Bodies"

Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
Tue. December, 13 2016 @ 6:30pm (+ 157 more)

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center

New York City Center
Tue. December, 13 2016 @ 7:30pm (+ 28 more)

Graham Studio Series: Annie-B Parson – work in progress

Martha Graham Studio
Tue. December, 13 2016 @ 7:00pm

Wednesday December 14, 2016

Eiko Otake participates in "The Christa Project: Manifesting Divine Bodies"

Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
Wed. December, 14 2016 @ 6:30pm (+ 157 more)

"The Hard Nut" by Mark Morris Dance Group

BAM
Wed. December, 14 2016 @ 7:30pm (+ 4 more)

Graham Studio Series: Annie-B Parson – work in progress

Martha Graham Studio
Wed. December, 14 2016 @ 7:00pm

NY Premiere of CITIZEN by Reggie Wilson/Fist & Heel Performance Group

BAM
Wed. December, 14 2016 @ 7:30pm (+ 3 more)

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo at The Joyce

The Joyce Theater
Wed. December, 14 2016 @ 7:30pm (+ 20 more)

Thursday December 15, 2016

"Terra dei Fuochi" (Land of Fires), an environmental performance project

Chashama at XOCO 325 by DDG
Thu. December, 15 2016 @ 6:00pm (+ 2 more)

NY Premiere of CITIZEN by Reggie Wilson/Fist & Heel Performance Group

BAM
Thu. December, 15 2016 @ 7:30pm (+ 3 more)

LABA and Mystical Feet Present: The Mar Vista

The 14th Street Y
Thu. December, 15 2016 @ 8:00pm (+ 8 more)

Eiko Otake participates in "The Christa Project: Manifesting Divine Bodies"

Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
Thu. December, 15 2016 @ 6:30pm (+ 157 more)

Split Bill at Triskelion Arts - December 2016

Triskelion Arts' Muriel Schulman Theater
Thu. December, 15 2016 @ 7:30pm (+ 3 more)

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo at The Joyce

The Joyce Theater
Thu. December, 15 2016 @ 8:00pm (+ 20 more)

"The Hard Nut" by Mark Morris Dance Group

BAM
Thu. December, 15 2016 @ 7:30pm (+ 4 more)

DOUBLEPLUS: Leslie Cuyjet + Lela Aisha Jones

Gibney Dance
Thu. December, 15 2016 @ 8:00pm (+ 2 more)

Friday December 16, 2016

First Look: Taylor 2 Reveals "Tracer" (1962)

92Y
Fri. December, 16 2016 @ 12:00pm

"Terra dei Fuochi" (Land of Fires), an environmental performance project

Chashama at XOCO 325 by DDG
Fri. December, 16 2016 @ 6:00pm (+ 2 more)

PHILADELPHIA, PA: The Rock School for Dance Education presents "Nutcracker 1776"

Merriam Theater
Fri. December, 16 2016 @ 7:00pm (+ 2 more)

NY Premiere of CITIZEN by Reggie Wilson/Fist & Heel Performance Group

BAM
Fri. December, 16 2016 @ 7:30pm (+ 3 more)

DOUBLEPLUS: Leslie Cuyjet + Lela Aisha Jones

Gibney Dance
Fri. December, 16 2016 @ 8:00pm (+ 2 more)

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center

New York City Center
Fri. December, 16 2016 @ 8:00pm (+ 28 more)

ISTANBUL, TURKEY: World Premiere of "Re-lic / after Re-RAu" by Korhan Basaran

Akbank Art Center
Fri. December, 16 2016 @ 8:30pm (+ 7 more)

PITTSBURGH: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre in "The Nutcracker"

Benedum Center
Fri. December, 16 2016 @ 2:00pm, 7:00pm, 7:00pm (+ 19 more)

Eiko Otake participates in "The Christa Project: Manifesting Divine Bodies"

Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
Fri. December, 16 2016 @ 6:30pm (+ 157 more)

"The Nutcracker" from The State Ballet Theatre of Russia Comes to Brooklyn

On Stage at Kingsborough, 2001 Oriental Blvd
Fri. December, 16 2016 @ 7:00pm

KineticArchitecture Dance Theatre presents "Wonder/Through the Looking-Glass Houses"

Dixon Place
Fri. December, 16 2016 @ 7:30pm (+ 5 more)

LABA and Mystical Feet Present: The Mar Vista

The 14th Street Y
Fri. December, 16 2016 @ 8:00pm (+ 8 more)

"Los Nutcrackers: A Christmas Carajo" at BAAD!

BAAD!
Fri. December, 16 2016 @ 8:00pm (+ 7 more)

PHILADELPHIA: "Get Pegged Cabaret"

FringeArts
Fri. December, 16 2016 @ 10:30pm

"Hanna and the Moonlit Dress" at The Theater at the 14th Street Y

The Theater at the 14th Street Y
Fri. December, 16 2016 @ 4:00pm (+ 14 more)

On Stage at Kingsborough: The State Ballet Theatre of Russia in "The Nutcracker"

Kingsborough College
Fri. December, 16 2016 @ 7:00pm

"The Hard Nut" by Mark Morris Dance Group

BAM
Fri. December, 16 2016 @ 7:30pm (+ 4 more)

Split Bill at Triskelion Arts - December 2016

Triskelion Arts' Muriel Schulman Theater
Fri. December, 16 2016 @ 7:30pm (+ 3 more)

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo at The Joyce

The Joyce Theater
Fri. December, 16 2016 @ 8:00pm (+ 20 more)

An Italian family Christmas show with I Giullari di Piazza

Theater for the New City
Fri. December, 16 2016 @ 8:00pm (+ 3 more)

Saturday December 17, 2016

"Hanna and the Moonlit Dress" at The Theater at the 14th Street Y

The Theater at the 14th Street Y
Sat. December, 17 2016 @ 10:00am, 12:00pm (+ 13 more)

Alvin Ailey Family Matinee Series

New York City Center
Sat. December, 17 2016 @ 2:00pm (+ 4 more)

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo at The Joyce

The Joyce Theater
Sat. December, 17 2016 @ 3:00pm, 8:00pm (+ 19 more)

"Siete Mares" - Unprecedented dance Theater of Seven Yemaya

Aaron Davis Hall
Sat. December, 17 2016 @ 7:00pm

Split Bill at Triskelion Arts - December 2016

Triskelion Arts' Muriel Schulman Theater
Sat. December, 17 2016 @ 7:30pm (+ 3 more)

"Los Nutcrackers: A Christmas Carajo" at BAAD!

BAAD!
Sat. December, 17 2016 @ 8:00pm (+ 7 more)

ISTANBUL, TURKEY: World Premiere of "Re-lic / after Re-RAu" by Korhan Basaran

Akbank Art Center
Sat. December, 17 2016 @ 8:30pm (+ 7 more)

NEWARK: NJPAC’s 18th annual Kwanzaa children’s festival and marketplace

NJPAC
Sat. December, 17 2016 @ 12:00pm

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center

New York City Center
Sat. December, 17 2016 @ 2:00pm (+ 28 more)

"Terra dei Fuochi" (Land of Fires), an environmental performance project

Chashama at XOCO 325 by DDG
Sat. December, 17 2016 @ 6:00pm (+ 2 more)

NY Premiere of CITIZEN by Reggie Wilson/Fist & Heel Performance Group

BAM
Sat. December, 17 2016 @ 7:30pm (+ 3 more)

DOUBLEPLUS: Leslie Cuyjet + Lela Aisha Jones

Gibney Dance
Sat. December, 17 2016 @ 8:00pm (+ 2 more)

Ellison Ballet - Winter Showcase 2016

Peridance Capezio Center
Sat. December, 17 2016 @ 8:00pm

PHILADELPHIA, PA: The Rock School for Dance Education presents "Nutcracker 1776"

Merriam Theater
Sat. December, 17 2016 @ 1:00pm, 4:00pm

The Children's Museum presents American Ballet Theatre Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School

The Children's Museum of Manhattan
Sat. December, 17 2016 @ 2:00pm, 3:00pm

Eiko Otake participates in "The Christa Project: Manifesting Divine Bodies"

Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
Sat. December, 17 2016 @ 6:30pm (+ 157 more)

KineticArchitecture Dance Theatre presents "Wonder/Through the Looking-Glass Houses"

Dixon Place
Sat. December, 17 2016 @ 7:30pm (+ 5 more)

LABA and Mystical Feet Present: The Mar Vista

The 14th Street Y
Sat. December, 17 2016 @ 8:00pm (+ 8 more)

An Italian family Christmas show with I Giullari di Piazza

Theater for the New City
Sat. December, 17 2016 @ 8:00pm (+ 3 more)

Sunday December 18, 2016

"Hanna and the Moonlit Dress" at The Theater at the 14th Street Y

The Theater at the 14th Street Y
Sun. December, 18 2016 @ 10:00am, 12:00pm (+ 13 more)

New York Theatre Ballet in The New York Pops 'Twas the Night before Christmas

Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage
Sun. December, 18 2016 @ 3:00pm

Eiko Otake participates in "The Christa Project: Manifesting Divine Bodies"

Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
Sun. December, 18 2016 @ 6:30pm (+ 157 more)

ISTANBUL, TURKEY: World Premiere of "Re-lic / after Re-RAu" by Korhan Basaran

Akbank Art Center
Sun. December, 18 2016 @ 8:30pm (+ 7 more)

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo at The Joyce

The Joyce Theater
Sun. December, 18 2016 @ 3:00pm (+ 20 more)

"Siete Mares" - Unprecedented dance Theater of Seven Yemaya

Aaron Davis Hall
Sun. December, 18 2016 @ 3:00pm

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center

New York City Center
Sun. December, 18 2016 @ 7:30pm (+ 28 more)

Vanaver Caravan presents "Into The Light"

Colden Auditorium, Kupferberg Center for the Arts
Sun. December, 18 2016 @ 3:00pm

Ellison Ballet - Winter Showcase 2016

Peridance Capezio Center
Sun. December, 18 2016 @ 4:00pm

Split Bill at Triskelion Arts - December 2016

Triskelion Arts' Muriel Schulman Theater
Sun. December, 18 2016 @ 7:30pm (+ 3 more)

Monday December 19, 2016

Eiko Otake participates in "The Christa Project: Manifesting Divine Bodies"

Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
Mon. December, 19 2016 @ 6:30pm (+ 157 more)

ISTANBUL, TURKEY: World Premiere of "Re-lic / after Re-RAu" by Korhan Basaran

Akbank Art Center
Mon. December, 19 2016 @ 8:30pm (+ 7 more)

PHILADELPHIA: Martha Graham Cracker’s Soulstice Spectacular

FringeArts
Mon. December, 19 2016 @ 8:00pm

Ligia Lewis presents "minor matter"

Abrons Arts Center
Mon. December, 19 2016 @ 8:00pm

Tuesday December 20, 2016

Eiko Otake participates in "The Christa Project: Manifesting Divine Bodies"

Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
Tue. December, 20 2016 @ 6:30pm (+ 157 more)

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center

New York City Center
Tue. December, 20 2016 @ 7:30pm (+ 28 more)

PITTSBURGH: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre in "The Nutcracker"

Benedum Center
Tue. December, 20 2016 @ 7:00pm (+ 21 more)

ISTANBUL, TURKEY: World Premiere of "Re-lic / after Re-RAu" by Korhan Basaran

Akbank Art Center
Tue. December, 20 2016 @ 8:30pm (+ 7 more)

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo at The Joyce

The Joyce Theater
Tue. December, 20 2016 @ 7:30pm (+ 20 more)

Wednesday December 21, 2016

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center

New York City Center
Wed. December, 21 2016 @ 2:00pm (+ 28 more)

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo at The Joyce

The Joyce Theater
Wed. December, 21 2016 @ 7:30pm (+ 20 more)

ISTANBUL, TURKEY: World Premiere of "Re-lic / after Re-RAu" by Korhan Basaran

Akbank Art Center
Wed. December, 21 2016 @ 8:30pm (+ 7 more)

Eiko Otake participates in "The Christa Project: Manifesting Divine Bodies"

Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
Wed. December, 21 2016 @ 6:30pm (+ 157 more)

CANOGA PARK, CA: Louise Reichlin & Dancers at the Madrid

The Madrid Theatre
Wed. December, 21 2016 @ 7:30pm

PITTSBURGH: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre in "The Nutcracker"

Benedum Center
Wed. December, 21 2016 @ 7:00pm (+ 21 more)

An Italian family Christmas show with I Giullari di Piazza

Theater for the New City
Wed. December, 21 2016 @ 8:00pm (+ 3 more)

Thursday December 22, 2016

Eiko Otake participates in "The Christa Project: Manifesting Divine Bodies"

Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
Thu. December, 22 2016 @ 6:30pm (+ 157 more)

An Italian family Christmas show with I Giullari di Piazza

Theater for the New City
Thu. December, 22 2016 @ 8:00pm (+ 3 more)

PITTSBURGH: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre in "The Nutcracker"

Benedum Center
Thu. December, 22 2016 @ 7:00pm (+ 21 more)

ISTANBUL, TURKEY: World Premiere of "Re-lic / after Re-RAu" by Korhan Basaran

Akbank Art Center
Thu. December, 22 2016 @ 8:30pm (+ 7 more)

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo at The Joyce

The Joyce Theater
Thu. December, 22 2016 @ 8:00pm (+ 20 more)

Friday December 23, 2016

Eiko Otake participates in "The Christa Project: Manifesting Divine Bodies"

Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
Fri. December, 23 2016 @ 6:30pm (+ 157 more)

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center

New York City Center
Fri. December, 23 2016 @ 8:00pm (+ 28 more)

PITTSBURGH: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre in "The Nutcracker"

Benedum Center
Fri. December, 23 2016 @ 7:00pm (+ 21 more)

ISTANBUL, TURKEY: World Premiere of "Re-lic / after Re-RAu" by Korhan Basaran

Akbank Art Center
Fri. December, 23 2016 @ 8:30pm (+ 7 more)

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo at The Joyce

The Joyce Theater
Fri. December, 23 2016 @ 8:00pm (+ 20 more)

Saturday December 24, 2016

Alvin Ailey Family Matinee Series

New York City Center
Sat. December, 24 2016 @ 2:00pm (+ 4 more)

Eiko Otake participates in "The Christa Project: Manifesting Divine Bodies"

Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
Sat. December, 24 2016 @ 6:30pm (+ 157 more)

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center

New York City Center
Sat. December, 24 2016 @ 2:00pm, 8:00pm (+ 27 more)

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Performances by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre

New York City Center
Sat. December, 24 2016 @ 8:00pm

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo at The Joyce

The Joyce Theater
Sat. December, 24 2016 @ 3:00pm, 8:00pm (+ 19 more)

Sunday December 25, 2016

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo at The Joyce

The Joyce Theater
Sun. December, 25 2016 @ 3:00pm (+ 20 more)

Eiko Otake participates in "The Christa Project: Manifesting Divine Bodies"

Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
Sun. December, 25 2016 @ 6:30pm (+ 157 more)

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center

New York City Center
Sun. December, 25 2016 @ 7:30pm (+ 28 more)

Monday December 26, 2016

The Children's Museum presents West African Dance with Sidiki Conde and Tokounou

The Children's Museum of Manhattan
Mon. December, 26 2016 @ 2:00pm, 3:00pm

Noche Flamenca's Winter Season

West Park Presbyterian Church, 539 Amsterdam Avenue
Mon. December, 26 2016 @ 8:00pm (+ 31 more)

Eiko Otake participates in "The Christa Project: Manifesting Divine Bodies"

Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
Mon. December, 26 2016 @ 6:30pm (+ 157 more)

PITTSBURGH: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre in "The Nutcracker"

Benedum Center
Mon. December, 26 2016 @ 7:00pm (+ 21 more)

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December 12-26, 2016

Monday December 12, 2016

Eiko Otake participates in "The Christa Project: Manifesting Divine Bodies"

Tuesday December 13, 2016

NEWARK: "The Hip Hop Nutcracker" with Special Guest MC Kurtis Blow

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo at The Joyce

Eiko Otake participates in "The Christa Project: Manifesting Divine Bodies"

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center

Graham Studio Series: Annie-B Parson – work in progress

Wednesday December 14, 2016

Eiko Otake participates in "The Christa Project: Manifesting Divine Bodies"

"The Hard Nut" by Mark Morris Dance Group

Graham Studio Series: Annie-B Parson – work in progress

NY Premiere of CITIZEN by Reggie Wilson/Fist & Heel Performance Group

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo at The Joyce

Thursday December 15, 2016

"Terra dei Fuochi" (Land of Fires), an environmental performance project

NY Premiere of CITIZEN by Reggie Wilson/Fist & Heel Performance Group

LABA and Mystical Feet Present: The Mar Vista

Eiko Otake participates in "The Christa Project: Manifesting Divine Bodies"

Split Bill at Triskelion Arts - December 2016

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo at The Joyce

"The Hard Nut" by Mark Morris Dance Group

DOUBLEPLUS: Leslie Cuyjet + Lela Aisha Jones

Friday December 16, 2016

First Look: Taylor 2 Reveals "Tracer" (1962)

"Terra dei Fuochi" (Land of Fires), an environmental performance project

PHILADELPHIA, PA: The Rock School for Dance Education presents "Nutcracker 1776"

NY Premiere of CITIZEN by Reggie Wilson/Fist & Heel Performance Group

DOUBLEPLUS: Leslie Cuyjet + Lela Aisha Jones

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center

ISTANBUL, TURKEY: World Premiere of "Re-lic / after Re-RAu" by Korhan Basaran

PITTSBURGH: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre in "The Nutcracker"

Eiko Otake participates in "The Christa Project: Manifesting Divine Bodies"

"The Nutcracker" from The State Ballet Theatre of Russia Comes to Brooklyn

KineticArchitecture Dance Theatre presents "Wonder/Through the Looking-Glass Houses"

LABA and Mystical Feet Present: The Mar Vista

"Los Nutcrackers: A Christmas Carajo" at BAAD!

PHILADELPHIA: "Get Pegged Cabaret"

"Hanna and the Moonlit Dress" at The Theater at the 14th Street Y

On Stage at Kingsborough: The State Ballet Theatre of Russia in "The Nutcracker"

"The Hard Nut" by Mark Morris Dance Group

Split Bill at Triskelion Arts - December 2016

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo at The Joyce

An Italian family Christmas show with I Giullari di Piazza

Saturday December 17, 2016

"Hanna and the Moonlit Dress" at The Theater at the 14th Street Y

Alvin Ailey Family Matinee Series

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo at The Joyce

"Siete Mares" - Unprecedented dance Theater of Seven Yemaya

Split Bill at Triskelion Arts - December 2016

"Los Nutcrackers: A Christmas Carajo" at BAAD!

ISTANBUL, TURKEY: World Premiere of "Re-lic / after Re-RAu" by Korhan Basaran

NEWARK: NJPAC’s 18th annual Kwanzaa children’s festival and marketplace

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center

"Terra dei Fuochi" (Land of Fires), an environmental performance project

NY Premiere of CITIZEN by Reggie Wilson/Fist & Heel Performance Group

DOUBLEPLUS: Leslie Cuyjet + Lela Aisha Jones

Ellison Ballet - Winter Showcase 2016

PHILADELPHIA, PA: The Rock School for Dance Education presents "Nutcracker 1776"

The Children's Museum presents American Ballet Theatre Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School

Eiko Otake participates in "The Christa Project: Manifesting Divine Bodies"

KineticArchitecture Dance Theatre presents "Wonder/Through the Looking-Glass Houses"

LABA and Mystical Feet Present: The Mar Vista

An Italian family Christmas show with I Giullari di Piazza

Sunday December 18, 2016

"Hanna and the Moonlit Dress" at The Theater at the 14th Street Y

New York Theatre Ballet in The New York Pops 'Twas the Night before Christmas

Eiko Otake participates in "The Christa Project: Manifesting Divine Bodies"

ISTANBUL, TURKEY: World Premiere of "Re-lic / after Re-RAu" by Korhan Basaran

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo at The Joyce

"Siete Mares" - Unprecedented dance Theater of Seven Yemaya

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center

Vanaver Caravan presents "Into The Light"

Ellison Ballet - Winter Showcase 2016

Split Bill at Triskelion Arts - December 2016

Monday December 19, 2016

Eiko Otake participates in "The Christa Project: Manifesting Divine Bodies"