MAY 14–26

A “dance your heart out…kind of enterprise” (The New York Times), Parsons Dance dedicates its 2019 Joyce season to master choreographer Paul Taylor and pays tribute to him in the staging of Runes, a mesmerizing work performed by David Parsons in 1981 during his time as a member of Paul Taylor Dance Company. Also on tap is the New York premiere of Trey McIntyre’s Eight Women.

MAY 29–JUN 2

Fiercely virtuosic and vibrant dancers from The Limón Dance Company bring the past and present together in a dazzling evening of collaborations and classics. Colin Connor’s witty and atmospheric The Weather in the Room, with powerful mature guest artists, Stephen Pier and Miki Orihara, leads to the rich intensity and formality of The Moor’s Pavane, a José Limón masterpiece.

JUN 6–9

The New York Times calls Ballet Tech Kids Dance “a New York City treasure.” And here they are again, ready to dance Eliot Feld’s frabjous repertory. Audience-favorites Hello Fancy, Joggers, and A Stair Dance open their program followed by KYDZNY, a bubbly Balkan piece effervescently danced by the remarkably poised and impeccably rehearsed kids.

Combining dazzling surrealism, poetic movement, and sheer physical strength, Pilobolus makes a highly anticipated return with two programs featuring vintage audience favorites from across the decades. Program A includes Rushes, a playful and poignant instant classic, and the Joyce premiere of Branches, which invites the audience on a journey through nature.

JUL 2–7

JUL 9–14

Top dancers of the Royal Danish Ballet, revered as the world’s third oldest ballet company, come together to bring the best of August Bournonville to The Joyce. Featuring distinctive repertoire from classical ballets such as La Sylphide, Napoli, and A Folktale, “the skill and charm with which these performers put across this choreography is glorious to behold” (The New York Times).

JUL 16–21

“One of the 21st century’s most sought-after ballerinas” (Dance Magazine), Maria Kochetkova—who recently departed from San Francisco Ballet—takes the stage in a production all her own, accompanied by friends from top ballet companies.

JUL 23–AUG 4

A Broadway-style dance play, Freddie Falls in Love joyfully brings audiences along on a young man’s journey of self-discovery told solely through movement. Emmy-nominated choreographer, Al Blackstone—known for his charming and infectious dances for So You Think You Can Dance—expertly utilizes some of New York’s finest dancer/actors to bring this full-length story to life with style, energy, and a ton of heart.

*Casting to be announced.

AUG 6–18

The Joyce’s annual Ballet Festival is curated by Director of The Royal Ballet, Kevin O’Hare, who has invited several artists associated with The Royal Ballet to construct programs based on the theme of collaboration. Program A, crafted by O’Hare, features works by Fredrick Ashton, Merce Cunningham, and Royal Ballet company choreographers. Program B is shaped by and features Royal Ballet principal Lauren Cuthbertson, who performs choreography by Canada’s Robert Binet and more.