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Welcome to The Joyce Theater The Joyce Theater is New York City’s home for dance, showcasing groundbreaking performances by artists from around the world.

From visionary choreographers to emerging voices, our stage celebrates the depth of movement, inviting audiences to experience the power of dance in all its forms.

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The Surge: An Ode to Sinéad O'Connor

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The Sarasota Ballet

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Limón Dance Company

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Nrityagram Dance Ensemble

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London City Ballet

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Garth Fagan Dance

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GALLIM

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Complexions Contemporary Ballet

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A Very SW!NG OUT Holiday

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TAO Dance Theater

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Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

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Sekou McMiller & Friends

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Circa

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Charlotte Ballet

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Black Grace

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Sergio Bernal Dance Company

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Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE

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Family Matinees

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Education

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Sensory-Friendly Performances

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Funders

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Getting to The Joyce Photo Credits

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THE SURGE

AN ODE TO SINÉAD O'CONNOR Choreographed and Directed by Sonya Tayeh A Joyce Theater Production Co-Produced by Factory International, Manchester

THE SURGE

AN ODE TO SINÉAD O'CONNOR SEP 16-27 Tony Award-winning choreographer and director Sonya Tayeh brings her singular vision to a new creation, The Surge: An Ode to Sinéad O'Connor. Fierce, unflinching, and tender, Tayeh draws on Sinéad O’Connor’s uncompromising voice and spirit to create a powerful meditation on voice, protest, and the courage to live a life that defies the norm. The Surge cuts through the notion of age as something to fear and affirms the passage of time as a privilege that carries beauty and experience with it.

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The Joyce’s presentation of The Surge: An Ode to Sinéad O'Connor is a HARKNESS FIRST Joyce Theater debut, generously supported by The Harkness Foundation for Dance.

This project was made possible with the support of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund. Creative residency periods for The Surge underwritten by Barbara Broccoli and Leslie & David Jameson. Commissioning support provided, in part, by The Joyce’s Stephen and Cathy Weinroth Fund for New Work. Creation support generously provided by Doug & Lisa Caldwell, Jennifer Chaitman, Diana Korsh, Ted Maynard & Robin Dahlberg, Virginia & Timothy Millhiser, Sharon L. Patrick, Meryl Rosofsky & Stuart Coleman, Karen Roth, Robert Schulman, and an anonymous donor.

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The Sarasota Ballet SEP 29-OCT 4 The Sarasota Ballet lands at The Joyce with a program honoring three of Britain’s great choreographers–Sir Frederick Ashton, Antony Tudor, and Sir Peter Wright.

Coinciding with the 90th anniversary of its premiere, Tudor’s emotional and poignant masterpiece Lilac Garden opens the show with a tale of a young woman, her lover, and the man she must marry. Considered one of the pre-eminent exponents of the ballets of Sir Frederick Ashton, the program continues with a rich selection of Ashton divertissements, including the Balcony Scene from his seldom-seen Romeo and Juliet.

Finally, bringing the performance to a close and in celebration of the choreographer’s 100th Birthday, Sir Peter Wright’s ethereal and exquisitely beautiful Summertide displays a unique and rare example of his abstract choreography.

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Limón Dance Company OCT 6-11 The Limón Dance Company’s 80th anniversary celebration bridges legacy and innovation through landmark new work commissions and powerful cultural partnerships, solidifying the company as one of the most vital voices within the landscape of American and global dance.

The program kicks off with José Limón’s 1958 Mazurkas, featuring live piano accompaniment and performed in its entirety for the first time since 1964. Born from his journey to Poland after World War II, Limón crafts a world of exuberant movement and rich musicality as a tribute to his dancers and the indomitable vitality he witnessed abroad.

The program closes with the 2025 commission of Aszure Barton’s Join, created in collaboration with Grammy-nominated composer Ambrose Akinmusire. Together, they take José Limón's vivid, poetic description of a lost Doris Humphrey work and create a new world of spellbinding movement and transcendent storytelling.

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Nrityagram Dance Ensemble OCT 13-18 The Nrityagram Dance Ensemble, India’s foremost Odissi dance company, invites audiences on a luminous journey across time with KHANKHANĀ—the sound of dancing feet.

Described by the Times Colonist as “uniquely mysterious, eternal, and beautiful,” this evocative program is a tribute to the fertile red earth that nurtures the company’s home—the Nrityagram Dance Village—just outside Bangalore, India.

Bringing together a constellation of acclaimed works, both new and beloved, KHANKHANĀ features the choreographic vision of internationally renowned Odissi artist and 2018 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award-winner Surupa Sen. Her work reveals a singular language of movement, at once meditative and dynamic, rooted in tradition yet deeply contemporary.

Performed to an original live score, KHANKHANĀ is a celebration of rhythm and remembrance.

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Support for The Joyce’s presentation of international dance provided by the R. Britton Fisher and Family Gift for International Dance.

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London City Ballet OCT 27-NOV 1 The award-winning London City Ballet, former resident company of Sadler’s Wells, returns after its successful revival tour in 2024 with two mixed programs of enticing new ballets and cherished legacy works. Former director of Hamburg Ballet for over five decades, John Neumeier, presents his recent work, Ghost Light, offering a glimpse at the spirits of artists who once inhabited our stages, with world-renowned ballerina Alina Cojocaru guest-starring.

In this centenary year of American choreographer Glen Tetley, the company pays homage by reviving his gothic retelling of Firebird, and, for the first time since 1991, reintroduces Jerome Robbins's Quiet City to the New York stage. Other highlights include enticing new ballets

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Program A Mephisto Waltz by Ashley Page Soon by Tasha Chu Quiet City by Jerome Robbins Ghost Light by John Neumeier

Program B Mephisto Waltz by Ashley Page Soft Shore by Florent Melac Firebird by Glen Tetley

This performance includes live music.

Live music made possible by a grant from Omomuki Live Music for Dance.

Support for The Joyce’s presentation of international dance provided by the R. Britton Fisher and Family Gift for International Dance.

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Garth Fagan Dance NOV 4-8 The Rochester-based Garth Fagan Dance comes back to The Joyce Theater for its 55th season with its signature fusion of modern, post-modern, Afro-Caribbean, and ballet influences.

Honoring Distinguished Artistic Director Emeritus Garth Fagan— recipient of the 2025 Bessie Award for Lifetime Achievement and the Tony Award-winning choreographer behind Disney’s The Lion King—the company presents an electrifying evening of rhythm, rigor, and soul.

Program highlights include Fagan’s seminal Prelude: Discipline is Freedom and the evocative Never Top 40, returning to New York City for the first time since 2001. Expanding the company’s bold artistic vision are two NYC premieres: Priestess Hill by Artistic Director Norwood “PJ” Pennewell and Messages To The Storm by Executive Director Natalie Rogers-Cropper.

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GALLIM NOV 11-15 As GALLIM approaches its 20th anniversary season in 2027, the company returns to The Joyce Theater with a repertory program that honors its past while looking boldly toward its future. Featuring new creations by founder and artistic director Andrea Miller alongside GALLIM’s first-ever commissioned work by another choreographer, former company member Sean Howe, the evening reflects the company’s enduring commitment to innovation, collaboration, and artistic evolution.

The program includes state and YEAR, two acclaimed works

by Andrea Miller originally commissioned through a creative partnership with A.I.M by Kyle Abraham. Together, these works embody the fearless experimentation and restless imagination that have defined GALLIM for nearly two decades.

Audiences will experience the extraordinary physicality and virtuosity of the GALLIM dancers in a world where movement, music, and visual design converge to create performances that are visceral, immersive, and unforgettable.

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Complexions Contemporary Ballet NOV 17-29 “Technically and creatively… at the forefront of American contemporary ballet” (The Ballet Herald), Complexions Contemporary Ballet returns for its homecoming season under the direction of Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson. This twoweek engagement features three dynamic programs, including world premieres by Rhoden, 2021 Guggenheim Fellow TommieWaheed Evans, and Co-Associate Artistic Director Jillian Davis.

In a special one-night-only tribute, Suite de Lavallade honors the legendary Carmen de Lavallade, featuring Desmond Richardson, former Dance Theatre of Harlem principal Christina Johnson, former Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater principal Sarita Allen, and music by Björk. The program also includes the beloved Testament, featuring traditional African American Spirituals including "The Lord's Prayer" and "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot."

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A J O Y C E T H E AT E R P R O D U C T I O N

DEC 1-6 It wouldn’t be winter at The Joyce without A Very SW!NG OUT Holiday—the hit-show is back for its seasonal encore run at The Joyce! Created by Caleb Teicher and their all-star team of collaborators (Evita Arce, LaTasha Barnes, Nathan Bugh, and Eyal Vilner), this spirited twist on the acclaimed show SW!NG OUT unites festive cheer and the best of Lindy Hop together onstage in a joyful revelry of social dance. Ring in the season with jubilant holiday classics played live by the Eyal Vilner Big Band, featuring new additions to the set list yule surely not want to miss! Don't get too cozy—during the second act, fa-la-la your way onstage for a post-show jam session.

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Lead support for the production of A Very SW!NG OUT Holiday provided by Sarah Arison. Additional creation support provided by Stephanie Gittleman and Elysabeth Kleinhans. A Very SW!NG OUT Holiday is a Joyce Theater Production supported by New Music USA’s Organization Fund in 2024–25 and presented in partnership with Catskill Mountain Foundation. Additional support provided by the Executive Director’s Fund at The Joyce Theater.

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TAO Dance Theater DEC 8-13 Founded in Beijing in 2008 by choreographers Tao Ye, Duan Ni, and Wang Hao, TAO Dance Theater has built a singular reputation for pushing the boundaries of physical expression— drawing audiences inside “an austere, meditative world” where “the body is a sacred place” (The New York Times).

The company makes its Joyce debut this winter with the melding of two works from the company canon in Numerical Series—13 and 14. In 13, the individual becomes distinctive—expressing emotion and forging relationships while remaining faithful to the communal body, costumes shifting in subtle gradations from off-white to blue-gray. Then, 14 ignites a chromatic explosion, energizing unison movement in a sinuous, contemplative dance.

By combining the two numbers, Tao Ye injects a new meaning into the work, mirroring an idiom on eternal curiosity of the body.

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The Joyce’s presentation of TAO Dance Theater is made possible with the support of Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels.

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

Support for The Joyce’s presentation of international dance provided by the R. Britton Fisher and Family Gift for International Dance.

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Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo DEC 15-JAN 3 Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is back in New York City at The Joyce for three weeks! As the world's foremost genderskewing comic ballet company, the Trocks surprise and delight audiences as they perform brilliant combinations of skillful pointe work and hilarious parodying of classical ballet favorites, such as Swan Lake, Les Sylphides, and Paquita, as well as modern works, including the New York premiere of Seán Curran's Metal Garden, and more. “Grand, graceful and goofy all at the same time” (The Times), the Trocks are perfect for ballet and dance aficionados as well as those who’ve never seen a pirouette.

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Program A Swan Lake, Metal Garden, Paquita

Program B Les Sylphides, Go for Barocco, Walpurgisnacht

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Sekou McMiller & Friends PA L L A D I U M N I G H T S JAN 5-10 Sekou McMiller is at the forefront of a new movement in Afro Latin Dance, pioneering a body of works that honor the dynamic cultural fusion of Afro Latin, Jazz, and Soul traditions.

This January, Sekou McMiller & Friends marks its first Joyce appearance with Palladium Nights, a heart-pounding, joyous, rhythmically infectious celebration of the golden age of Latin dance and music. The latest addition to its repertory series Afro Latin Jazz and Soul Experience, Palladium Nights explores the cultural legacy and enduring artistic influence of New York’s historic Palladium Ballroom and America's Latin craze of the 40's, 50's, and 60's—a movement that became the heartbeat of nightlife, forever changing the landscape of music and dance culture worldwide. Join the fun after the performance with an onstage jam session!

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Commissioning support for Palladium Nights provided, in part, by The Joyce’s Stephen and Cathy Weinroth Fund for New Work.

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Circa WOLF JAN 12-24 Hailing from Brisbane, Australia, Circa has redefined contemporary circus with its “astonishing physical mastery” (The New York Times) since 2004, producing a body of works that “redraws the limits to which circus can aspire” (The Age).

The company makes its Joyce debut with it’s latest creation, Wolf, is a gasp-inducing acrobatic thrill ride. For Director Yaron Lifschitz, the wolf is a symbol of our untameable selves: liberating, anarchic, and savage. Clad in designer Libby McDonnell's form-hugging costumes and set to DJ Ori Lichtik's driving, pulse-quickening rhythms, ten extraordinary Circa artists grasp, tear, climb, leap, and balance with fierce abandon. In two contrasting acts, the wolves evolve from disruptive forces of chaos into a ferocious pack whose intense choreographies overflow with raw energy and astounding physicality.

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Charlotte Ballet JAN 27-31 Under the artistic direction of Alejandro Cerrudo, Charlotte Ballet comes to The Joyce with a thoughtfully curated evening that invites audiences into a vibrant exchange between three compelling choreographic voices.

Opening the program, Cerrudo’s Dos y Dos y Dos sets the stage with a sophisticated vision—a striking series of duets that draw viewers into a world of connection, responsiveness, and shared creation. Crystal Pite’s acclaimed Solo Echo follows, invoking feelings of winter against a backdrop of steadily whirling snowflakes where music and movement deliver clarity and emotional resonance. The evening culminates with As I Am by Charlotte Ballet’s Resident Choreographer Mthuthuzeli November, a powerful work blending ballet, contemporary, and African storytelling. Together, these works form a dynamic and carefully shaped choreographic arc, reflecting Charlotte Ballet’s distinctive ability to balance intimacy, intensity, and innovation.

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Black Grace FEB 2-7 Black Grace brings its distinct “exhilarating, seemingly inexhaustible energy” (The New York Times) back to The Joyce for a third season. Artistic Director Neil Ieremia (ONZM), who “has spread his artistic roots in several rich pasts and grown up and out into a sunlight of his own making” (The New York Times), draws from his Samoan and New Zealand roots to create a body of groundbreaking dance works that reach across social, cultural, and generational barriers. This year, leremia curates a mixed repertoire program performed by some of New Zealand’s finest artists.

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Sergio Bernal Dance Company F L A M E N C O L E G ACY FEB 16-21 Former Principal Dancer of the Ballet Nacional de España Sergio Bernal storms back to New York City with Flamenco Legacy, the highly anticipated evening-length program created by Sergio Bernal alongside Artistic Director Ricardo Cue. The powerhouse triple bill opens with Rango, a gripping drama of tension and shadow exploring honor, love, and family, featuring live music.

Next, Aguilar's iconic Bolero strips away ornamentation to reveal escalating passion and relentless rhythm. The evening closes with the U.S. premiere of The Rite of Spring, fusing the jagged energy of Stravinsky's masterpiece with the fire of Spanish movement, featuring a full corps de ballet. Globally celebrated as “exhilarating and enchanting,” (The Guardian), Bernal doesn’t just perform flamenco; he evolves it—fusing the raw, percussive power of the tablao with the regal verticality of a classical prince.

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Ronald K. Brown/ EVIDENCE FEB 23-28 Founded in 1985, Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE seamlessly melds traditional African and Afro-Cuban dance with contemporary choreography and spoken word. The company closes out the Fall/Winter season with a dynamic program of company classics and Brown’s tour-de-force, Grace. With a prolific career spanning 40 years, "Brown is one of a handful of choreographers rethinking what dance can do,” (The New York Times).

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FAMILY MATINEE SCHEDULE

GARTH FAGAN DANCE COMPANY Sat, Nov 7

COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET Sat, Nov 28

FAMILY MATINEES Family Matinee tickets for kids are discounted* when purchased and accompanied by an adult paying full-price.

Make lasting memories and use this affordable way to introduce children to renowned dance companies appearing on The Joyce stage. Children get their own KidsBill along with a fun word search. Enjoy the special opportunity to meet the artists, get autographs, and take pictures following the performances! Most performances run 60 - 90 minutes.

A VERY SW!NG OUT HOLIDAY Sat, Dec 5

LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO Sat, Dec 19

SEKOU MCMILLER & FRIENDS Sat, Jan 9

*$12 kids’ tickets available for purchase at the box office or by phone. $17 kids’ tickets are available for purchase online. All patrons, including small children sitting in laps, must have a ticket to enter the theater. Children of all ages are welcome for family matinee performances.

The Joyce’s Dance Education & Family Programs are supported, in part, by the Charles E. Culpeper Endowment Fund, The William Randolph Hearst Foundations, and the Constance Sanders Fund for Dance Education. Special support provided by the Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation, The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts, and SLA Foundation.

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CIRCA Sun , Jan 17

RONALD K. BROWN/ EVIDENCE Sat, Feb 27

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EDUCATION SCHOOL PROGRAMS

SENSORY FRIENDLY PERFORMANCES

Each year, The Joyce Theater, a national leader in dance education, invites over 2,000 1st–12th grade students and teachers from the New York City metropolitan area to attend school-time performances and workshops, and engage with Joyce teaching artists in their classrooms.

Since 2017, The Joyce Theater has partnered with dance companies and artists to present sensory-friendly, school performances to reframe accessibility. Neurodivergent students, students with autism spectrum disorder or hearing impairments, and those with special sensory needs are welcomed into the theater. The performances feature low-decibel audio, dimmed house lights, and are often interactive. Students are given fidget and stress-reducing toys and a video social-narrative. They will have access to a quiet space at The Joyce, if requested.

INTERNSHIPS The Joyce Theater Foundation actively seeks highly motivated high school and college students interested in learning the behind-the-scenes operations of one of the only theaters built by dancers for dance.

Key support provided for The Joyce’s Dance Education Program for Schools provided by The Hearsts Foundations. Lead support for The Joyce’s Internship and Teaching Artist programs provided by Heartfelt Wings Foundation.

The Joyce’s Sensory-Friendly programming is generously supported by The Joseph LeRoy and Ann C. Warner Fund.

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Through workshops with dancers and Joyce Teaching Artists, students and teachers engage with renowned artists at their schools and experience live performances onstage. Past participating companies include Parsons Dance, Martha Graham Dance Company, Music From The Sole, and others.

TO L EA RN MO R E, PLEASE CONTACT Heather McCartney at hmccartney@joyce.org or 212-727-0169

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LEVELS OF GIVING

PATRON $100

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SPONSOR $350

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LEADER $1000

DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE $2,750

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THE JOYCE CHAMPIONS

YOUNG LEADERS CIRCLE

The Joyce Champions, our most dedicated supporters, play a vital role in helping The Joyce provide essential services and present exceptional dance performances. From programmatic support to underwriting the works onstage, Joyce Champions' commitment and generosity celebrate The Joyce's present and ensure its future as one of the premier dance venues in the world.

The Young Leaders Circle (YLC) is a collective of passionate dance enthusiasts, ages 21 to 45, that include both long-time fans of the art form as well as those curious to learn more.

YLC members participate in on-site and off-site programming with dancers, choreographers, and fellow dance enthusiasts.

The YLC is an opportunity for conversation, community and learning about dance in New York City and beyond.

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CHOREOGRAPHERS & COCKTAILS

NAME A SEAT, LEAVE A LEGACY

Save the Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 This fall, step inside the creative process at The Joyce Theater Foundation’s beloved annual fall fundraiser Choreographers & Cocktails. Enjoy cocktails, bites, and an intimate evening celebrating the artists shaping New York City’s dance community. Experience exclusive studio rehearsals, captivating performances, and candid moments with rising innovators and acclaimed choreographers alike. The night offers a rare glimpse behind the curtain alongside a lively silent auction featuring exceptional experiences and oneof-a-kind treasures.

Share your love for the dance community by naming one of The Joyce Theater’s iconic seats. Perfect for honoring or memorializing, a plaque bearing the inscription of your choice will be affixed to your personally selected seat for years to come. Dedicating a seat provides support to The Joyce Theater’s mission of celebrating and serving the art form while leaving a legacy in dance’s Chelsea home.

TO LEARN MOR E or ma ke a d o nati o n to the Ch o re o g ra ph ers & Coc k ta i l s s i l ent auction , PL EASE CON TACT

TO L EA R N MO R E , PLEAS E CO N TACT

Maeve Brady at mbrady@joyce.org or 347-856-5827

Cat Eng at ceng@joyce.org or 212-691-9740 ext. 327

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G E T I N V O LV E D

FUNDERS LEADERSHIP SUPPORT

KEY SUPPORT

LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust

Deborah & Charles Adelman

CHAMPION SUPPORT

Kerry Clayton & Paige Royer The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation Ronald Gumbaz & Juliet Cozzi

Leanne Lachman

Henry and Lucy Moses Fund Sharon Patrick Robert Pollock Saul & Mary Sanders

THE JOYCE THEATER TRAVEL PROGRAM For more than 25 years, The Joyce Theater Travel Program has brought dance lovers together for extraordinary journeys around the world. With over 90 trips to 22 countries and nearly 480 travelers to date, the program offers exclusive access to local artistic communities through thoughtfully curated cultural experiences. Led by senior members of The Joyce team, each trip includes private studio visits and intimate performances from some of the world’s leading dance companies and creators. From iconic cultural capitals to unexpected destinations, every adventure deepens connections to the global dance community.

UPCOMING TRIPS South Korea | February 28-March 13, 2027 Lyon, France | September 2027

SEASON PRESENTATIONS UNDERWRITER Virginia & Timothy Millhiser

MAJOR SUPPORT John & Jody Arnhold

Madelyn & Steven Wils

S USTAIN IN G S UP P O RT Citizens Private Bank The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation Heartfelt Wings Foundation The Jerome Robbins Foundation

Leslie & David Jameson Elysabeth Kleinhans

TD Charitable Foundation The Thompson Family Foundation The Joseph LeRoy and Ann C. Warner Fund

S P E CIAL S UP P O RT

THE FAN FOX & LESLIE R. SAMUELS FOUNDATION Denise Littlefield Sobel G OV E R NME NT SUP P ORT

TO LEARN MORE, PLEASE VISIT JOYCE.ORG/TRAVEL OR CONTACT

Amit Wadhwaney

Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation Bloomberg Philanthropies The FGK Foundation Elizabeth A. Haynes Tatiana Piankova Foundation The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts SLA Foundation

Joyce programs are made possible by the New York State Council of the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature; and supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.

Maeve Brady at mbrady@joyce.org or 347-856-5827

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PURCHASING TICKETS

GETTING TO THE JOYCE The Joyce Theater is located in Chelsea at 175 Eighth Avenue (at the corner of 19th Street) and easily accessible via public transportation.

BY SUBWAY

to 14th Street* train to 8th Avenue* train to 18th Street *Subway station is ADA Compliant.

PHOTO CREDITS

BY CAR The nearest parking garage is on 19th Street (between Seventh and Eighth Avenues).

PHONE

BY BUS

M20 to 23rd Street M7 or M14 to 14th Street M11 to 23rd Street M23 to 8 Ave

Photo Credits: (Cover) London City Ballet dancer Jimin Kim. Photo by ASH. (Page 1: Welcome to The Joyce) Sekou McMiller & Friends. Photo by Christopher Duggan. (Page 3: What’s Inside) The Sarasota Ballet dancer Jessica Assef in Sir Frederick Ashton's Illuminations. Photo by Foteini Christofilopoulou.

(Page 6: Subscription & Group Sales) Circa photo by Nick Mitmanski. (Page 7-9: The Surge) Photos of the company, Sonya Tayeh, and Sinéad O'Connor by Kate Garner. (Page 11: The Sarasota Ballet) Dancers Samuel Gest and Marijana Dominis in Antony Tudor's Lilac Garden. Photo by Frank Atura.

(Page 13: Limón Dance Company) Photo by Ben McKeown, courtesy of the American Dance Festival.

(Page 15: Nrityagram Dance Ensemble) Surupa Sen. Photo by Karthik Venkatraman. (Page 17: London City Ballet) Dancer Alejandro Virelles and company. Photo by ASH. (Page 19: Garth Fagan Dance) Dancer Kiara Jolié Haywood in Priestess Hill (2026), choreography by Norwood 'PJ' Pennewell. Photo credit Jim Dolan. (Page 21: GALLIM) Photo by Jim Coleman. (Page 23: Complexions Contemporary Ballet) photo courtesy of artist. (Page 25: A Very SW!NG OUT Holiday) Nathan Bugh and LaTasha Barnes. Photo by Steven Pisano. (Page 27: TAO Dance Theater) TAO Dance Theater Numerical Series 14 photo by Fan Xi. (Page 29-31: Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo) Photos by Ralph Arvesen and Jim Coleman. (Page 33: Sekou McMiller & Friends) Sekou McMiller photo by Jamie Kraus. (Page 35-37: Circa) Photos by Andy Phillipson. (Page 39: Charlotte Ballet) Photo by Taylor Jones. (Page 41: Black Grace) Paradise Rumour photo by Naoshi Hatori. (Page 43: Sergio Bernal Dance Company) Photo of Sergio Bernal by Andrea Ranzi. (Page 45: Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE) Dancer Lena Psalms. Photo

by Quinn B Wharton. (Page 47-48: Family Matinees) Garth Fagan Dance photo by David Schiffhauer.

Complexions Contemporary Ballet photo courtesy of artist; A Very SW!NG OUT Holiday photo by Steven Pisano; Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo photo by José Luis Marrero Medina; Sekou McMiller & Friends photo by Elyse Mertz; Circa photo by Andy Phillipson. Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE photo by Quinn B Wharton. (Page 49: Education) Photo by Marianne Rose Driscoll. (Page 50: Sensory Friendly Performances) Photo by Travis Magee. (Page 51: Friends of The Joyce) Photo by Eric Vitale.

(Page 53: The Joyce Champions) Photo by Whitney Browne. (Page 54: Young Leaders Circle) Photo by Whitney Browne. (Page 55: Choreographers & Cocktails) Photo by Whitney Browne. (Page 56: Name a Seat, Leave a Legacy) Photo by Julia Thorncroft.

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ONLINE

joyce.org Call JoyceCharge 212-242-0800 Mon– Sun , 1 2pm–6pm

TICKET FEES

Service Charge: $7 Window Ticket Fee: $2

BOX OFFICE

175 Eighth Avenue at 19th Street Mo n–Sun , 1 2pm–6pm On performance days, the box office is open through curtain time with advance sales stopping a half hour prior to curtain time.

CHOOSE-YOUR-OWN SUBSCRIPTION

Choose four or more companies in this brochure, and you will automatically become a Joyce subscriber. You will save 25% and will continue to save 25% on every ticket you purchase for performances now through August 31, 2027. Note: subscriber tickets can only be purchased over the phone or online.

GROUPS

Discounts available for groups of 10 or more. For more information, contact 212-691-9740 Ext. 255 or groups@joyce.org.

ACCESSIBILITY The Joyce is compliant with ADA standards, including accessible seating and assisted listening devices for patron use. Please alert us of special needs when ordering your tickets.

For more information, visit JOYCE.ORG/ACCESSIBILITY.

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SEASON SCHEDULE All fees included in listed prices for single tickets.

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SEATING CHART

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S TA G E

SEP 16-27

The Surge: An O de to Si n éad O'Co nn o r SEP 2 9-OCT 4

The Sarasota Bal l e t O CT 6-11

Li món D an c e Com pa ny O CT 13-18

N ri tyagram D an c e E n s e mb le O CT 27-NOV 1

London C i t y Bal l et N OV 4 -8

Garth Fagan D an c e* N OV 11-15

GA LLIM

N OV 17-29

Co mpl exi on s Con temp o ra ry Ba lle t D EC 1-6

A Very SW! NG OU T Ho lid a y D EC 8-13

TAO Dan c e Theater

$72

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JA N 5 -10

Sekou M c M i l l e r & Fr i e n d s JA N 12-24

Ci rca

JA N 27-31

Charl otte Bal l et *Opening night pricing varies, visit Joyce.org for more details.

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Les Bal lets Troc kade ro de M on te Car l o

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F E B 2-7

B l a ck G ra ce F E B 1 6 -21

S erg i o Bern a l D a n c e Com pany F E B 2 3 -28

Ron a l d K. B rown /EV IDENC E

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Buy early for the bes t price and seats!

Please Note: Prices subject to change and not guaranteed. Tickets subject to availability and prior sale.

Ticket fee savings are available for purchases made at the box office. Programs subject to change.

Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted. Children of all ages are welcome for family matinee performances only. All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter the theater. No refunds or cancellations.

Subscriber discount may not be used in conjunction with other offers. Each subscriber may purchase up to six subscriber tickets per performance. Subscriber ticket prices are subject to change and may not be available on the day of performance. Subscriptions are non-transferable.

All sales are final. There is a one-time per season $12 service fee for subscribers; and a $7 handling fee for non-subscribers per ticket.

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