Friday, November 13-Saturday, November 14, 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 14-Sunday, November 15, 2:00 p.m.

BFA Senior Dance Concert*

World premieres by emerging choreographers in their final year

at Mason Gross.

New Theater

P$15/E,A,O$15/S$10+

Thursday, December 3-Saturday, December 5, 8:00 p.m.

Saturday December 5-Sunday, December 6, 2:00 p.m.

DancePlus Fall*

Alcyone (World Premiere)

Guest Choreographer: Stuart Loungway.
Utilizing an ensemble cast, the work abstractly examines the intensity and fleeting and mercurial nature of new romance, and the myriad of emotions that defines each individual's experience in encountering young love. Employing the sheer physicality of contemporary ballet and the passionate viola orchestrations of 17th-century composer, Marin Marais, the piece stirringly evokes a landscape of remembrances of things past.

Walking with Pearl...Southern Diaries

Guest Choreographer: Jawole Willa Jo Zollar – Artistic Director of Urban Bush Woman

This work received a Bessie in 2007. The work is inspired by the legacy and words of Dr. Pearl Primus and her time spent researching the lives of African Americans and poor people in the South in the 1940's. The work explores the anger and frustration of low-wage workers, sharecroppers and those on the bottom of society's rung.  

This program is supported in part by the NJPAC Alternate Routes Residency program of New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

Moth

Choreographer: Randy James

Music: Judd Greenstein

This group dance for five was originally commissioned by Nimbus Dance Works and received its premiere in June 2009. The work is inspired by the idea of how we are often attracted to the aspects of life that will burn us if we get too close.

closing the glass door

Choreographer: Randy James

Music: Handel

This duet explores the relationship between two men during the summer of 2009.

When You're Not Looking 

Choreographer: John Evans
Music composed and performed by Robert Benford
This dance for seven will explore the contrast between public behavior patterns and private physical expression, focusing on spacial awareness, personal boundaries, and body language.

New Theater

P$25/E,A,O$20/S$15+

Tuesday, February 9, 8:00 p.m.

Mason Gross Presents in partnership with State Theatre present

Urban Bush Women

Founded in 1984 by Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, Urban Bush Women (UBW) presents bold and life affirming dance theater based on women’s experiences, African American history, and cultural influences of the African Diaspora. Their high-energy choreography weaves together contemporary dance, music, humor, and knowing insights into the human condition.

State Theatre, New Brunswick

$32/$27

(prices for this event based on seating location)

Call 732-246-SHOW (7469) or visit www.StateTheatreNJ.org for tickets and information for this event.  

Thursday, April 8-Saturday, April 10, 8:00 p.m.

Student Dance Concert

World premieres by emerging choreographers.

Loree Dance Theater

$5

Thursday, April 29-Saturday, May 1, 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 2-Sunday, May 2, 2:00 p.m.

DancePlus Spring*

Always Open, Always Closed (World Premiere)

Choreographer: Julia Ritter

Performers: First-year BFA majors, Performance Skills course

Sound: Original score by Pete Saleh

Paying homage to Swiss-American inventor Theophilus Van Kannel, Julia Ritter will use the metaphor of the revolving door to explore the movement of dancers from one location or situation to another, and back again.

Love and Air
Guest Choreographer: Wallie Wolfgruber

Original music by Michael Wall

A ballet group work on pointe about being alone.

2nd chances (World Premiere)

Choreographer: Randy James

Original Music: Robert Benford

This group work explores the idea of finding what you thought was lost forever.

New Theater

P$25/E,A,O$20/S$15+

Price Key: P=General/E,A, O=Rutgers Alumni, Employees, Seniors/S=Students

*seating assigned at the time of purchase

+student price available during regular ticket office hours only, Monday through Saturday