Nov 01, 2024
The , an acclaimed chamber-size ensemble in the world of dance, will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, at St. Bonaventure University鈥檚 Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.
This is the third presentation in the 2024-2025 performance season at the Quick Center.
The NYTB will present Stravinsky鈥檚 鈥淔irebird,鈥 selections from Tchaikovsky鈥檚 鈥淣utcracker,鈥 and a new work titled 鈥淢inetta Creek,鈥 choreographed by Gabrielle Lamb with music by violinist Pauline Kim Harris. The magical experience will captivate audiences of all ages.
The troupe will also offer 鈥渃ome as you are鈥 masterclasses on Saturday, Nov. 16, for community members and 天涯社区官网 students interested in learning more about ballet. Classes will be held on the lower level of Butler Hall and will begin at 10 a.m. for community members and 2 p.m. for students. The classes are free, but .
Founded in 1978 by artistic director Diana Byer, and now led by artistic director Steve Melendez, NYTB has featured cutting-edge programming and an ever-expanding repertory. They have received several awards and honors, including the National Endowment for the Arts Award and the Governor鈥檚 Arts Award.
The troupe is committed to making high-quality, professional dance an easily accessible art form. Their mission is carried out in the work of the Professional Company, its Ballet School, and its LIFT Program. These divisions reach adults and family audiences across the country, building a love for dance and diverse audiences for the future.
The NYTB performance is presented in association with the Tri-County Arts Council.
Quick Center galleries will open one hour before the performance and remain open throughout the intermission.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for senior citizens and 天涯社区官网 employees, and $5 for students. Tickets can be or by calling the Quick Center at (716) 375-2494.