What’s up next from New Dance Alliance

April 24, 2018  | emily  | General

Join us for Sunday brunch!

This Sunday, April 29: 12 – 3 PM

You are invited to the soft launch of our Kickstarter campaign in support of upcoming New Dance Alliance programs.

The afternoon will feature:

• Delicious brunch prepared by Chef Karen
• Silent auction
• Sabor a mi—a unique collaborative performance channeling cultural identity with dancer Lisa Parra and DJ artist Roseli Rocha from the LA-based Chulita Vinyl Club

Our Kickstarter campaign will officially begin the next day (April 30) and run through June 11. Help us start the fundraising off right and reach our goal of $10,000!

To attend:

• RSVP to newdancealliance@gmail.com by April 27th
• Bring a suggested donation $25 cash per person
• OR mail a check payable to New Dance Alliance, 182 Duane Street, New York, NY, 10013

If you cannot attend, please consider making a tax-deductible donation:

Donate

And help us spread the word by sharing our Facebook event!

Your donation goes directly to support NDA spring/summer 2018 programs:

• LiftOff Winter/Spring workshops at NDA studio February 6-April 24
• Karen Bernard’s Showgirls Residency at BkSD, March-May; Performance May 17-19 (more information below!)
• Performance Mix Festival at University Settlement June 7-10
• LiftOff Creative and Project Development Residency Aug 1-30

We look forward to seeing you!

Brooklyn Studios for Dance presents
Resident Artist Karen Bernard’s

Showgirls

May 17-19, 2018 | 8 PM

All performances will take place at BkSD, 210 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

Brooklyn Studios for Dance (BkSD) is pleased to announce the presentation of Karen Bernard’s Showgirls following a twelve-week residency. Showgirls runs May 17-19, 2018, 8 PM at Brooklyn Studios for Dance. The residency is curated by founder and director of BkSD, Pepper Fajans.

Karen Bernard is known for creating a storm of references on the body. In Showgirls, she delves into a delicious deconstruction of glamour in decline. Using evocative imagery of a crumbling Venice juxtaposed with sumptuously adorned dancers in high heels who strut their stuff unapologetically, Bernard orchestrates a visually rich and thought provoking performance that swirls around the audience. Bernard’s Showgirls recognize their imperfections and deny those of the world around them, creating an emotionally charged and complex vision of nostalgia.

Showgirls is created and performed by Karen Bernard. Collaborators include dramaturg Andi Stover, performers Jil Guyon, Rachel Thorne Germond and Lisa Parra; costume designer Hwa Park, and lighting designer Emma Rivera.

Tickets for Showgirls are $20 and can be purchased online here.