Through States Of Hope, a fully scripted, evening-length, new dance theater work, Hope Boykin shares experiences and insights in a multifaceted excavation of self-discovery, reshaping, and renewal—a dance memoir of sorts. Eight vocal bodies, including Boykin as narrator, will bring her movement-language to life with an original score by Ali Jackson, poetic moments, and prose. This contemplative work and personal narrative is a vulnerable exploration of the artist’s life.

The Joyce’s presentation of HopeBoykinDance is a HARKNESS FIRST Joyce Theater debut, generously supported by The Harkness Foundation for Dance. 

Curtain Chat: Wed, Oct 18

Funding Credits

Supported by a Joyce Creative Residency awarded to Hope Boykin made possible by generous funding provided by Mellon Foundation. Major support generously provided by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund. Additional residency support provided by a partnership project with Catskill Mountain Foundation. Creation support provided by Ralph Womble & Ashley Edwards. Additional creation support provided by Diana Korsh and Karen Roth.