I hope you enjoy our video from the vault this week! Three of the artists from this production appeared in the original production of Christie’s Atys a year later… Ann Monoyios and Howard Crook sang the leading roles and Ken Pierce joined Ris et Danseries as a dancer. The NYBDC has mentored lead artists in the fields of early dance and music, especially opera-ballet, since 1976.

Today our NYBDC is grateful to Gibney and the Mark Morris Dance Center for helping us continue our rehearsals and classes in a supportive and affordable space. But most of all, both centers act as a meeting place and catalyst for dance innovation and study. As artists, we value the opportunity to randomly bump into other choreographers, dancers, teachers, actors and musicians in the lobby or warm-up areas where we are able to share ideas and catch glimpses of works in progress as dancers of all styles prepare their work.

Most recently we were preparing Scylla et Glaucus dances for the April 15th premiere in San Francisco and the Versailles premiere April 25th. We are sorry it was cancelled/postponed because of the coronavirus.  Here is a glimpse of the sarabande rehearsal at Gibney 280 Broadway:

Both dance centers are suffering from being closed during the pandemic. If you are able, please make a contribution to Gibney  and/or Mark Morris Dance Center