PROGRAM 1: Lanterna Magica The new full-company work by Pilobolus Co-Artistic Director Michael Tracy. This work immerses us in the luminous spirit of the natural world, and uses ritual and mythology to create a mysterious and irresistibly sensual celebration of the supernatural.

Program 1: Lanterna Magica, Pseudopodia, Memento Mori, Ocellus, Megawatt

PROGRAM 2: Razor: Mirror Jonathan Wolken's new quintet explores the hidden space that almost separates the worlds of the sane and the irrational in this strange fruit of midnight's madness. Tossed lightly with acid wit and just a touch of irony is a performance served up with a generous helping of quintessential Pilobolean humor.

Program 2: Razor:Mirror, Pseudopodia, Gnomen, Persistence of Memory, Rushes

PROGRAM 3: Borderless Innovation Pilobolus' second annual International Collaborators Project brings shadow play to the stage through the talents of the company's Co-Artistic Directors Robby Barnett and Jonathan Wolken, joined by acclaimed puppeteer Basil Twist. In this unique collaboration, Twist's unencumbered imagination plays off the magic of shadows to create an inventive and playful performance.

Program 3: B'zyrk, Symbiosis, Basil Twist collaboration, Day Two**

SPECIAL OPENING NIGHT PROGRAM: Laterna Magica, Pseudopodia, Razor:Mirror, Symbiosis, Day Two**

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The Joyce Theater, in partnership with City Parks Foundation, takes dance outdoors this July, presenting three breathtaking performances for five days July 16th- 20th in parks throughout the five boroughs.

The three acclaimed pieces, distinctly created to resonate with the energy and vibrancy of outdoor life, will all launch consecutively in the busy East River Park. From there, each company will tour separately for the week, performing in popular parks that are under-served throughout the city. Bringing dance to unexpected environments, The Joyce strives to create a meeting ground that serves both new audiences as well as the thriving dance community of New York. Performances will include Michael Schumacher in Dans le Jardin, Transports Exceptionnels by Dominique Boivin, and Contigo by choreographer Rui Horta and solo artist Joao P. Pereira Dos Santos. read more »

Larry Keigwin and his talented company make their Joyce debut with the premiere of elements. Comprised of four suites underscored by a diverse music selection, each suite is inspired by one of nature's basic building blocks–Earth, Fire, Air and Water. Keigwin applies his signature imagination to loose, multiple interpretations of the elements, bending and twisting them into a sublime movement theater piece. read more »

See Robert Battle's Reel Time, a collaboration with composer John King that explores social interactions through a deconstruction of traditional folk dance. Juba, a company premiere, will feature a live rendition of John Mackey's propulsive string and percussion score. Completing the evening will be two new solos, Ella and In/Side, and the perennial favorite Overture. read more »

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is back with two exciting programs of dance. Palladio, Artistic Director Jim Vincent's third piece for HSDC, was inspired by the Italian architect and is set to a score by Karl Jenkins. Extremely Close, choreographed by HSDC dancer Alejandro Cerrudo and commissioned by The Joyce, revolves around the poignant and intimate piano solos of Philip Glass and Dustin O'Halloran. Both pieces provide great additions to HSDC's exuberant, athletic and innovative repertoire. read more »