New Victory Dance: Program C

About New Victory Dance

Hey, New York! Swing into summer with New Victory Dance, the annual mini-festival of NYC dance curated specifically for kids! MCed by New Victory Teaching Artists, each program showcases a diverse lineup of acclaimed NYC-based dance companies—three per program, nine in total—and features a choreographer Talk-Back with a chance to dance from your seat. It's your family date with dance!

The Program

Michael Mao Dance

Weaving (Excerpt)

Genre: Modern

Set to the rhythm of pounding drums, Weaving is defined by its strength and beauty, exploring the multifaceted possibilities of movement with a dramatic sense of urgency.

Gibney Company

Vukani (Excerpt)

Genre: Contemporary

Xhosa for "to awaken," Vukani explores communion with elders and a search for guidance. Choreographed by Mthuthuzeli November, the piece is informed by traditional South African dance, street dance, ballet and contemporary styles.

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Behavioral Synchrony

Genre: Contemporary

Set to the beats of Indigenous electronic group The Halluci Nation, Behavioral Synchrony asks dancers to throw themselves—spiritually, mentally, creatively, physically—into work using percussion as a foundation.