Dance New Amsterdam (DNA) is pleased to announce the Winter 2009 Season of DNA PRESENTS, the signature presenting series of Lower Manhattan’s premiere center for experimental dance. Kicking off DNA’s 25th anniversary year, the Winter 2009 Season features innovative choreographers in solo and multi-artist showcases, including premieres by DNA’s dynamic Artists in Residence, a new work by genre bender Laura Peterson (a DNA and Dixon Place production), and the all female series OB•ject • ob•JECT.

Through a unique blend of multidisciplinary programming comprised of explosive and emotive dance performances that address the currency of our times paired with multi-gallery exhibits, on-line historic & live webcasts and moderated discussions, DNA PRESENTS makes culture accessible to audiences from New York and its surrounding communities. The acclaimed performance series is part of a laden and expansive approach to DNA’s mission to “make dance real” by offering various opportunities in education, exploration and creation, and performance. DNA provides possibilities that fulfill the cultural enthusiast’s need to experience dance from initial introduction to professional-level training and performance. The season features artists who are deeply involved with DNA’s performance and education dialog and who demonstrate a passionate commitment to fostering a vibrant dance community in Lower Manhattan. All performances take place in the theatre @ DNA at 280 Broadway (Entrance on Chambers St.) 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10007. Tickets for all performances are available through Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200, at www.ticketcentral.com or at the door.

January 29-February 1

AIR SPLICE: Ursula Eagly// Shannon Gillen (new works)

February 18-22

Laura Peterson Choreography Forever.

February 26-March 1

OB•ject • ob•JECT

(3 of today’s vibrant trendsetting women)

DNA’s 2009 Season is made possible with DNA’s program revenue along with the generous support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York; Mertz Gilmore Foundation; New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), a state agency; and New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), a city agency.