The Paul Taylor Dance Company returned to Lincoln Center in November, bringing a captivating blend of new works and beloved classics. This season’s lineup offered a unique experience for dance lovers and newcomers alike, highlighting the legacy of Paul Taylor and the innovative choreography that continues to drive the company forward.

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Audiences enjoyed the performances at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.

World Premieres and Featured Works

This season featured four world premieres:

• Chaconne in Winter by Lauren Lovette, honoring Stephen Kroll Reidy

  

• Recess, also by Lovette, Taylor’s first resident choreographer

  

• Dedicated to You by Robert Battle, celebrating dance icon Carolyn Adams
• Vive La Loïe! by Jody Sperling, an angelic, visually stunning tribute to early modern dance pioneer Loïe Fuller
  

  

Alongside these premieres, Jody Sperling’s stunning Clair de Lune made its return, as did powerful works like Vespersby Ulysses Dove and Rush Hour by Larry Keigwin. The program also included ten Taylor classics, among them Arden Court, Aureole, Dust, Esplanade, and Promethean Fire, showcasing Taylor’s enduring impact on the world of modern dance.

Bios of Featured Choreographers and Musicians

• Robert Battle: After a distinguished career as Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Battle’s work remains influential, drawing from his rich background at Ailey and in independent choreography.
• Ulysses Dove: Known for his intensity and truthfulness on stage, Dove’s choreographic legacy includes acclaimed works such as Night Shade and Episodes.
• Loïe Fuller: Considered a visionary of modern dance, Fuller’s multimedia approach to dance paved the way for future generations.
• Larry Keigwin: Founder of KEIGWIN + COMPANY, Keigwin’s dynamic and humorous works bridge contemporary dance and community-based performance.
• Maestro David LaMarche: A fixture in the dance music world, LaMarche brings decades of expertise conducting for ballet companies globally, and returns with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s for this season’s live music.
• Time For Three: Grammy-winning ensemble Time for Three will also perform during select dates, blending classical, jazz, and folk sounds into a genre-bending experience.

Live Music at Every Performance

Every performance featured live accompaniment by the acclaimed Orchestra of St. Luke’s, under the baton of Maestro David LaMarche. Select dates also featured Grammy-winning ensemble Time For Three for an added musical experience.

The Paul Taylor Dance Company’s 2024 season at Lincoln Center offered an exceptional celebration of modern dance and live performance.