The New Jersey Performing Arts
Center (NJPAC) announced its upcoming 2022-23
season of dance including several anniversary celebrations and world
premieres. Visit NJPAC.org/dance.
Dance @ NJPAC
 Sat 11.12 @ 3:00 p.m. + 7:30 p.m. Dee Dee Bridgewater and
Savion Glover: Interpretations
Dee Dee Bridgewater (vocals)
Savion Glover (tap)
TBA (band)
Icons Dee Dee Bridgewater and Savion Glover come together in both solo
sets and together for an evening of jazz, dance, and improvisation like
you’ve never seen before.
Over the course of a multifaceted career spanning four decades, Grammy
and Tony Award-winning jazz giant Dee Dee Bridgewater has ascended to the
upper echelon of vocalists, putting her unique spin on standards, as well
as taking intrepid leaps of faith in re-envisioning jazz classics. Ever
the fearless voyager, explorer, pioneer and keeper of tradition, the
three-time Grammy-winner most recently won the Grammy for Best Jazz
Vocal Album for Eleanora
Fagan (1915-1959): To Billie with Love from Dee Dee. Bridgewater’s
career has always bridged musical genres. In 2017 she was the recipient
of an NEA Jazz Masters Fellows Award with honors bestowed at
the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. In December 2017, Bridgewater was
presented with the ASCAP Foundation Champions award
acknowledging her charitable contributions. In 2018, Bridgewater received
the prestigious Doris Duke Artist Award. 2019 brought her induction
in the Memphis Music Hall of Fame in recognition of her
contributions to music and in celebration of her CD Memphis, Yes…I’m Ready.
Savion Glover is a Tony Award-winning choreographer and legendary
hoofer, whose career has spanned nearly four decades. He began
his Broadway stage career as The
Tap Dance Kid, and continued with Black and Blue, Jelly’s Last Jam and his
award-winning Bring
in da Noise, Bring in da Funk, which garnered him a Tony
Award for Best Choreography. He has performed worldwide
with jazz legends including McCoy Tyner, Roy Haynes and Jack
DeJohnette.
Film credits include Tap, starring
Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis, Jr.; Spike Lee’s Bamboozled and
George Miller’s Happy Feet and Happy Feet Two.
Serving as dance advisor for NJPAC and as a member of its board of
directors, he is dedicated to furthering arts education programming with
Summer Intensives, established to help youth explore artistic
expression. Tix: $59-$69
@ Victoria Theater.

Wed 11.16 @ 7:00 p.m. Regina Carter and Carolyn Dorfman
Dance
Jazz Legends and The Power of Now! world premiere
(NJPAC commission)
Regina Carter (violin)
TBA (band)
NJPAC welcomes back the acclaimed New Jersey-based dance troupe,
Carolyn Dorfman Dance. This performance features the world premiere
of Jazz
Legends and The
Power of Now! (co-commissioned by NJPAC) choreographed
by Carolyn Dorfman and Juel D. Lane set to a live
performance by jazz violinist extraordinaire Regina Carter and the
vibrant jazz recordings of trumpet legend Louis Prima. Carter is the
Artistic Director of NJPAC’s Geri Allen Jazz Sumer Camp for young women
and was recently awarded a 2023 NEA Jazz Master. With virtuosity, speed
and depth, these artists take you on a heart-pounding roller coaster ride
of life’s journeys—resulting in pure joy. According to Limón Dance
Company, Carolyn Dorfman Dance is “musical, magical, and full of
surprises.” Tix: $30
& $45 @ Victoria Theater.
Sat 12.17 @ 2:00 p.m. + 7:30 p.m. The Hip Hop
Nutcracker A holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker returns to
the stage for its eighth season on tour. Directed and choreographed by
Jennifer Weber, this contemporary dance spectacle is a re-mixed and
re-imagined version of the classic, smashing hip hop dance and
Tchaikovsky’s timeless music together into a heart-stirring and
inspirational holiday event. The Hip Hop Nutcracker is brought to life by
a powerhouse cast of a dozen all-star dancers, a DJ, a violinist, and MC
Kurtis Blow, one of hip hop’s founding fathers, who opens the show with a
short set. According to CBS, “it turns The Nutcracker on
its head, in the coolest possible way!” “Hip Hop Nutcracker brings a
generous dose of contemporary spirit, sure to heat up even the most
restless and wintry of souls.” (The
New York Times) Tix: $25-$75.
Sun 12.18 @ 3:00
p.m. The Nutcracker: State Ballet Theater of
Ukraine
In what has become an annual NJPAC tradition, the State Ballet Theater of
Ukraine returns with the beloved holiday favorite The Nutcracker. Set
to Tchaikovsky's classic score and featuring brand new choreography and
productions by Andrey Litvinov, the State Ballet Theater of Ukraine
premiered this revised version of The
Nutcracker in Dnipro, Ukraine, in 2020. Choreography and
design lasted for many months with the pandemic constantly disrupting the
process. Fortunately, this new interpretation of a timeless classic still
managed to be completed. The company is recognized as one of the
most prestigious institutions of classical ballet in Ukraine. With
no fewer than 55 of Ukraine's finest performers, this esteemed ensemble
has performed to the delight of audiences worldwide. Tix: $39-$89.
Sun 1.15 @ 6:00
p.m. Sleeping Beauty: State Ballet Theater of Ukraine
Sleeping Beauty is
one of the worlds most beloved ballets and one of Tchaikovsky’s most
captivating masterpieces. The tale of a princess cursed to sleep for 100
years comes to life with The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine, whose
dancers perform dazzling choreography adapted from the legendary Marius
Petipa. Tchaikovsky himself declared Sleeping Beauty his best work,
and audiences of all ages will enjoy the colorful costumes, festive music
and charming fairytale love story. Tix: $39-$89.
Sat-Sun 1.21-22
@ 2:00 p.m. Nai-Ni Chen: Year of the Black Water Rabbit
For two decades, NJPAC has hosted a fantastic Newark celebration of the
Lunar New Year with performances and festivities by the Jersey-based
company, Nai-Ni Chen Dance. In Spring of 2023, Nai-Ni Chen Dance
Company celebrates the Year of the Black Water Rabbit. It’s a spectacular
experience for all ages, combining traditional Chinese dance with modern
flair. The Red Lions dance to a hip hop beat. The Golden Dragon brings
good luck and fortune for the coming year. Dancers, acrobats and
musicians perform in dazzling red and gold costumes. Tix: $27-$35.
Fri-Sat 3.10-11
@ 8:00 p.m. + Sat 3.11 @ 3:00 p.m. + Sun 3.12 @ 2:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Riverdance: 25thAnniversary
Show
Fall in love with the magic of Riverdance all over again. A powerful and
stirring reinvention of the Irish phenomenon, celebrated the world over
for its GRAMMY® Award-winning score and the thrilling energy and passion
of its Irish and international dance. Original composer Bill Whelan has
rerecorded his mesmerizing soundtrack while producer Moya Doherty and
director John McColgan have completely reimagined the ground-breaking
show with innovative and spectacular lighting, projection, stage and costume
designs. Immerse yourself in the extraordinary power and grace of its
music and dance—beloved by fans of all ages. Tix: $41-$81.
Sun 3.12 @ 7:00
p.m. Pilobolus Big
Five Oh!
For 50 years, the feisty arts organization Pilobolus has changed the way
the world sees modern dance. As vibrant as ever, Pilobolus puts the “Oh!”
in BIG FIVE OH!,
turning its traditions sideways and bringing its past into the future
with works dynamically reimagined for a never-before-seen experience. This
performance includes a mix of pieces ranging from the vintage and
visionary to the fresh and electrifying. Come see why The Wall Street Journal calls
Pilobolus “proverbial light bulbs of inspiration.”
Tix: $59-$69.
Sat 3.18 @ 3:00
p.m. + 8:00 p.m. Taj Express – Bollywood Jukebox
Bollywood comes to life in this vibrant stage extravaganza! Taj Express – Bollywood
Jukebox takes audiences on a journey through modern
Bollywood music and dance, featuring Bollywood hits with a mix of
traditional, classic, modern, disco and retro songs. The story revolves
around a young composer named Shankar and his foray into the Bollywood
film industry—but that’s just the beginning. Patrons will be wowed by the
talented performers, mesmerizing costumes, joyful choreography, thrilling
music and bombastic energy. Tix: $69-$79.
Fri-Sat 5.12-13
@ 8:00 p.m. + Sun 5.14 @ 3:00 p.m. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s extraordinary dancers return to
NJPAC with premieres and repertory favorites for three magical
performances that each inspires with a finale of Ailey’s signature
masterpiece, Revelations,
which is lauded by The
Washington Post as “one of the simplest and most perfect
dances ever made.” The Ailey company has earned a reputation as one of
the finest international ambassadors of American culture, promoting the
uniqueness of the African American cultural experience and the
preservation and enrichment of American modern dance. Alvin Ailey
American Dance Theater is the Principal Resident Affiliate of NJPAC and
has made frequent appearances dating back to the opening celebration. The
Company is led by Artistic Director Robert Battle, who accepted in 2014
from President Obama the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s
highest civilian honor, on behalf of the late Alvin Ailey, a trailblazing
artist who is now the subject of the acclaimed documentary Ailey now
streaming on Hulu. Complete programming for these performances to be
announced at a later date. According to The New York Times, “watching
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater can change your life.” Tix: $25-$94.
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About NJPAC
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark,
N.J., is America’s most diverse performing arts center, and the artistic,
cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey – where great
performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. NJPAC
brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and
showcasing the state’s and the world’s best artists while acting as a
leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its
extensive Arts Education programs, NJPAC is shaping the next generation
of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted 10 million visitors
(including more than 1.8 million children) since opening its doors in
1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its
constituents.
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