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

Event Details and Ticket Information

From November 5 to 24, 2024, audiences can enjoy the performances at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. Tickets start at $15 and are available through Lincoln Center’s website and at the Koch Theater box office.

World Premieres and Featured Works

This season features 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 makes its return, as do powerful works like Vespersby Ulysses Dove and Rush Hour by Larry Keigwin. The program also includes 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 will feature live accompaniment by the acclaimed Orchestra of St. Luke’s, under the baton of Maestro David LaMarche. Select dates, including November 5-6 and November 12-15, will also feature Grammy-winning ensemble Time For Three for an added musical experience.

Whether you’re a fan of Paul Taylor’s classic works or eager to see new premieres by contemporary choreographers, the Paul Taylor Dance Company’s 2024 season at Lincoln Center offers an exceptional celebration of modern dance and live performance.