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Karen Verso spent her career at the highest levels of professional dance — as a principal soloist with the New Jersey Ballet, Ohio Ballet, and Dayton Ballet, performing throughout Europe, Canada, South America, and across the United States. She danced under the direction of Twyla Tharp, assisted in…

Heather Harrington's life in dance reads like a map of American modern dance's most storied institutions. She performed with the Martha Graham Ensemble, the Doris Humphrey Repertory Company, the Pearl Lang Dance Theater, and the Bella Lewitzky Dance Company — four pillars of the modern dance tradition…

Yinet Fernandez's journey in ballet began at the Alejo Carpentier National School of Ballet in Havana, Cuba, where she trained under some of the most respected names in Cuban ballet tradition. Upon graduating in 2008, she joined the legendary National Ballet of Cuba, performing principal works including…

New Jersey Ballet returns to New Brunswick Performing Arts Center with Icons of American Ballet, a vibrant program celebrating groundbreaking choreographers of American ballet. The performance opens with George Balanchine’s iconic Serenade, a poetic and sweeping work set to Tchaikovsky’s Serenade…

Join us for Dance Innovations Performance Foundation's next performance, Momentum Unleased. This performance will feature our dancers in a variety of styles including contemporary, lyrical, jazz, hip hop, ballet, and pointe. Guest artists will include Dancer and Choreographer Anna Tan.   Tickets for…

With a history of proscenium stage, beachside, and virtual venues, Show Up & Dance is Dance New Jersey’s long-running performance series that features the NJ dance community in action. With performances by professionals, emerging choreographers, dance studios, public schools, and students, this showcase…

New Jersey Ballet returns to New Brunswick Performing Arts Center with Icons of American Ballet, a vibrant program celebrating groundbreaking choreographers of American ballet. The performance opens with George Balanchine’s iconic Serenade, a poetic and sweeping work set to Tchaikovsky’s Serenade…

A live Indian Classical dance performance. Our Winter 2026 Artist-in-Residence Nisha Pradeep’s residency will culminate in a live performance, bridging ancient tradition and futuristic inquiry through the accessible and emotive language of dance. A guided discussion with the audience will follow. This…

Karen Verso spent her career at the highest levels of professional dance — as a principal soloist with the New Jersey Ballet, Ohio Ballet, and Dayton Ballet, performing throughout Europe, Canada, South America, and across the United States. She danced under the direction of Twyla Tharp, assisted in…

Heather Harrington's life in dance reads like a map of American modern dance's most storied institutions. She performed with the Martha Graham Ensemble, the Doris Humphrey Repertory Company, the Pearl Lang Dance Theater, and the Bella Lewitzky Dance Company — four pillars of the modern dance tradition…

Yinet Fernandez's journey in ballet began at the Alejo Carpentier National School of Ballet in Havana, Cuba, where she trained under some of the most respected names in Cuban ballet tradition. Upon graduating in 2008, she joined the legendary National Ballet of Cuba, performing principal works including…

Step to the beat!  It’s time for Dance In Our Community — NJPAC’s series of free dance classes taught by leading choreographers and dancers in the state. Contemporary dance styles include Horton Technique and Jersey Club, and will include choreography from famed companies Alvin Ailey American…

Spring DancePlus celebrates the 50th anniversary of Mason Gross School of the Arts with collaborations between the Music and Dance departments. The program includes new choreography by Phil Chan with Music faculty Min Kwon on piano; choreography by Kimani Fowlin with music by Okai Fleurimont; choreography…

Karen Verso spent her career at the highest levels of professional dance — as a principal soloist with the New Jersey Ballet, Ohio Ballet, and Dayton Ballet, performing throughout Europe, Canada, South America, and across the United States. She danced under the direction of Twyla Tharp, assisted in…

Heather Harrington's life in dance reads like a map of American modern dance's most storied institutions. She performed with the Martha Graham Ensemble, the Doris Humphrey Repertory Company, the Pearl Lang Dance Theater, and the Bella Lewitzky Dance Company — four pillars of the modern dance tradition…

Spring DancePlus celebrates the 50th anniversary of Mason Gross School of the Arts with collaborations between the Music and Dance departments. The program includes new choreography by Phil Chan with Music faculty Min Kwon on piano; choreography by Kimani Fowlin with music by Okai Fleurimont; choreography…

Join our annual Ailey Day celebration! This full day of dance immersion at NJPAC features a variety of movement classes taught by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater alumni, Dance New Jersey faculty and NJPAC teaching artists. This memorable NJPAC tradition welcomes all skill levels and movement abilities.…

Spring DancePlus celebrates the 50th anniversary of Mason Gross School of the Arts with collaborations between the Music and Dance departments. The program includes new choreography by Phil Chan with Music faculty Min Kwon on piano; choreography by Kimani Fowlin with music by Okai Fleurimont; choreography…

This workshop explores how rhythm, character, and cultural identity become powerful teaching tools beyond technique. Participants will gain adaptable, classroom-ready strategies for leading story-driven choreography through gesture, improvisation, and musicality rooted in Afro-Latin tradition, empowering…

Karen Verso spent her career at the highest levels of professional dance — as a principal soloist with the New Jersey Ballet, Ohio Ballet, and Dayton Ballet, performing throughout Europe, Canada, South America, and across the United States. She danced under the direction of Twyla Tharp, assisted in…

Heather Harrington's life in dance reads like a map of American modern dance's most storied institutions. She performed with the Martha Graham Ensemble, the Doris Humphrey Repertory Company, the Pearl Lang Dance Theater, and the Bella Lewitzky Dance Company — four pillars of the modern dance tradition…

Yinet Fernandez's journey in ballet began at the Alejo Carpentier National School of Ballet in Havana, Cuba, where she trained under some of the most respected names in Cuban ballet tradition. Upon graduating in 2008, she joined the legendary National Ballet of Cuba, performing principal works including…

Karen Verso spent her career at the highest levels of professional dance — as a principal soloist with the New Jersey Ballet, Ohio Ballet, and Dayton Ballet, performing throughout Europe, Canada, South America, and across the United States. She danced under the direction of Twyla Tharp, assisted in…

Heather Harrington's life in dance reads like a map of American modern dance's most storied institutions. She performed with the Martha Graham Ensemble, the Doris Humphrey Repertory Company, the Pearl Lang Dance Theater, and the Bella Lewitzky Dance Company — four pillars of the modern dance tradition…

New Jersey Ballet returns to NJPAC with New Voices. Bold Visions., a celebration of the artists shaping the future of ballet. This powerful program features the addition of Red Angels, Ulysses Dove’s iconic 1994 work created for New York City Ballet’s Diamond Project. A showstopper since its premiere,…

Yinet Fernandez's journey in ballet began at the Alejo Carpentier National School of Ballet in Havana, Cuba, where she trained under some of the most respected names in Cuban ballet tradition. Upon graduating in 2008, she joined the legendary National Ballet of Cuba, performing principal works including…

New Jersey Ballet returns to NJPAC with New Voices. Bold Visions., a celebration of the artists shaping the future of ballet. This powerful program features the addition of Red Angels, Ulysses Dove’s iconic 1994 work created for New York City Ballet’s Diamond Project. A showstopper since its premiere,…

Karen Verso spent her career at the highest levels of professional dance — as a principal soloist with the New Jersey Ballet, Ohio Ballet, and Dayton Ballet, performing throughout Europe, Canada, South America, and across the United States. She danced under the direction of Twyla Tharp, assisted in…

Heather Harrington's life in dance reads like a map of American modern dance's most storied institutions. She performed with the Martha Graham Ensemble, the Doris Humphrey Repertory Company, the Pearl Lang Dance Theater, and the Bella Lewitzky Dance Company — four pillars of the modern dance tradition…

Cue the fireworks! American Repertory Ballet’s 2025/26 season finale at NBPAC will shine bright with AMERICANA — a vibrant mixed-repertoire performance that celebrates the spirit of our country in honor of its 250th anniversary. This dynamic program features two iconic works by George Balanchine…

Yinet Fernandez's journey in ballet began at the Alejo Carpentier National School of Ballet in Havana, Cuba, where she trained under some of the most respected names in Cuban ballet tradition. Upon graduating in 2008, she joined the legendary National Ballet of Cuba, performing principal works including…

Cue the fireworks! American Repertory Ballet’s 2025/26 season finale at NBPAC will shine bright with AMERICANA — a vibrant mixed-repertoire performance that celebrates the spirit of our country in honor of its 250th anniversary. This dynamic program features two iconic works by George Balanchine…

Cue the fireworks! American Repertory Ballet’s 2025/26 season finale at NBPAC will shine bright with AMERICANA — a vibrant mixed-repertoire performance that celebrates the spirit of our country in honor of its 250th anniversary. This dynamic program features two iconic works by George Balanchine…

Cue the fireworks! American Repertory Ballet’s 2025/26 season finale at NBPAC will shine bright with AMERICANA — a vibrant mixed-repertoire performance that celebrates the spirit of our country in honor of its 250th anniversary. This dynamic program features two iconic works by George Balanchine…

Karen Verso spent her career at the highest levels of professional dance — as a principal soloist with the New Jersey Ballet, Ohio Ballet, and Dayton Ballet, performing throughout Europe, Canada, South America, and across the United States. She danced under the direction of Twyla Tharp, assisted in…

Heather Harrington's life in dance reads like a map of American modern dance's most storied institutions. She performed with the Martha Graham Ensemble, the Doris Humphrey Repertory Company, the Pearl Lang Dance Theater, and the Bella Lewitzky Dance Company — four pillars of the modern dance tradition…

Yinet Fernandez's journey in ballet began at the Alejo Carpentier National School of Ballet in Havana, Cuba, where she trained under some of the most respected names in Cuban ballet tradition. Upon graduating in 2008, she joined the legendary National Ballet of Cuba, performing principal works including…

Karen Verso spent her career at the highest levels of professional dance — as a principal soloist with the New Jersey Ballet, Ohio Ballet, and Dayton Ballet, performing throughout Europe, Canada, South America, and across the United States. She danced under the direction of Twyla Tharp, assisted in…

Heather Harrington's life in dance reads like a map of American modern dance's most storied institutions. She performed with the Martha Graham Ensemble, the Doris Humphrey Repertory Company, the Pearl Lang Dance Theater, and the Bella Lewitzky Dance Company — four pillars of the modern dance tradition…

Karen Verso spent her career at the highest levels of professional dance — as a principal soloist with the New Jersey Ballet, Ohio Ballet, and Dayton Ballet, performing throughout Europe, Canada, South America, and across the United States. She danced under the direction of Twyla Tharp, assisted in…

Heather Harrington's life in dance reads like a map of American modern dance's most storied institutions. She performed with the Martha Graham Ensemble, the Doris Humphrey Repertory Company, the Pearl Lang Dance Theater, and the Bella Lewitzky Dance Company — four pillars of the modern dance tradition…

Karen Verso spent her career at the highest levels of professional dance — as a principal soloist with the New Jersey Ballet, Ohio Ballet, and Dayton Ballet, performing throughout Europe, Canada, South America, and across the United States. She danced under the direction of Twyla Tharp, assisted in…

Heather Harrington's life in dance reads like a map of American modern dance's most storied institutions. She performed with the Martha Graham Ensemble, the Doris Humphrey Repertory Company, the Pearl Lang Dance Theater, and the Bella Lewitzky Dance Company — four pillars of the modern dance tradition…