DNA PRESENTS - Winter 2010 Season

Dance New Amsterdam (DNA) is pleased to announce the Winter 2010 Season of DNA PRESENTS, the signature presenting series of Lower Manhattan’s premiere center for experimental dance. Continuing the 25th Anniversary Year of special events and original programming, DNA heads around the world for the Winter 2010 Season. The season kicks off with panel discussions and a gallery exhibit focused on Poland’s revolution in dance during the late 20th century. Additional international highlights include world premieres by Swiss-born former Cunningham dancer, Foofwa d’Imobilité, and French choreographer and assistant to Angelin Preljocaj, Julie Bour. The season continues with innovative choreographers in solo and multi-artist showcases, including the maiden performance of the DNA PRESENTS series RAW Directions, the all female series OB•ject • ob•JECT and closing with world-renown choreographer, Alexandra Beller.

Through a unique blend of multidisciplinary programming comprised of explosive and emotive dance performances, 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 an expansive approach to DNA’s mission to support creative experimentation by offering programming in education, exploration and creation, and performance. DNA provides opportunities for cultural enthusiasts 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 dialogue 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 may be purchased in person at DNA during regular business hours or by visiting www.dnadance.org

The Winter 2010 Season is

January 7-11 Association of Performing Arts Presenters (APAP) Conference Showcases

January 12-14 Revolutions Festival Panel and Gallery Exhibit: Poland

January 21-24 Foofwa d’Imobilité/Neopost Ahrrrt

January 28-30 Julie Bour

February 4-7 Sduduzo Ka-Mbili/JUXTAPOWER

February 5-6 Late Nite@DNA: Roots of Hip Hop

February 11-13 RAW Directions

February 18-21 OB•ject • ob•JECT

February 25-28 Alexandra Beller/Dances