NDJTE Presents ¡Balli di Primavera!

NDJTE PRESENTS ¡BALLI DI PRIMAVERA!

NJDTE Celebrates 51th Anniversary Season

Summit, NJ – New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble’s spring performance of ¡BALLI di PRIMAVERA! The Dances of the Spring returns to Montclair State University for its 51th Anniversary Season on April 25th. 2020.

This performance will feature NJDTE’s talented pre-professional dancers from ages 9-18 and will include premiere works by Timothy Stickney of Complexions Dance Company and Samuel Asher Kunzman, an NJDTE Alumni. Other works are by internationally renowned choreographers including; Fabrice Lamego based in France formerly of Elisa Monte Dance Company, Iyun Ashani Harrison HH, Artistic Director and Founder of ASHANI DANCES, Carlos Dos Santos and Nancy Turano, NJDTE Artistic Director, NJSCA Fellow and Governor Award Winner.

“Kingfishers, in many cultures, are viewed as powerful weather omens. This work is inspired by ideas of watchfulness, and of waiting attentively with calmness and acceptance for the unknown that lies past horizons”, says Samuel Asher Kunzman about his new work Kingfisher.

Timothy Stickney, of Complexions Contemporary Ballet, premiere is inspired by the concept of Ascension. “Ascension is the idea of rising up to realize or achieve something higher or something greater than oneself. This piece is an exploration of both the individual drive to do so and our collective ability to raise each other up when we pool our efforts together.”

NJDTE performs choreographic masterworks and provides professional repertoire for pre-professional dancers. The school of NJDTE is a platform for some of New Jersey’s most talented dancers who train with some of acclaimed artists in classical ballet, modern, and contemporary dance and become leading professionals in the field.

The performance is at the Memorial Auditorium at Montclair State University, 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ on Saturday, April 25th at 3:00pm. Tickets are $25-$40, and are available online at www.njdte.tix.com or call 908.273.5500 for more information.

WHO: New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble

WHAT: “¡BALLI di PRIMAVERA”

WHERE: Memorial Auditorium at Montclair State University |

1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07043

WHEN: Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 3:00pm

TICKETS: On Sale Now at www.njdte.tix.com $40 Adult | $25 Child/Student/Senior

PHOTO CREDIT: Kaitlyn Esposito, Courtesy NJDTE

To request an interview with NJDTE Artistic Director Nancy Turano or one of our guest artists, please contact Leandra Acosta at events@njdte.org

ABOUT NJDTE

New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble provides artistic excellence in pre-professional dance education and performances, with forward-thinking programming that empowers dancers. NJDTE celebrates its 51st Anniversary Season, as an innovative force in the NJ and NYC Metro area by engaging acclaimed artists, international choreographers, innovative training programs and providing performance opportunities. Led by award-winning Artistic Director Nancy Turano since 1994, NJDTE mentors and inspires dancers toward higher education and supports its alumni as professionals in the field.

Getting There:

Montclair State University is located on Valley Rd. and Normal Ave. in Montclair, NJ. The University's main entrance is on Normal Avenue.

From Points North

Take Garden State Parkway to Route 46 West (exit 154). Exit onto Valley Road (South) toward Montclair.

From Points South

Take Garden State Parkway to Route 3 West (exit 153B). Exit onto Valley Road (South) toward Montclair.

Public Transportation

There is no weekend train service to Montclair Heights. NJ Transit Bus lines 28, 191, and 705 stop daily in front of the Alexander Kasser Theater (this is the Montclair State University stop). Go to www.njtransit.com or call NJ Transit at 973-275-5555 for more information.

On-Site Parking

Paid Parking is available at the Red Hawk Parking Lot using parking vending machines. The Memorial Auditorium is a 5-minute walk from the lot.

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