WESTFEST 2011 Dance Festival: 28 April – 1 May

An astonishing 4 day dance event at Westbeth! Many free events.

Westbeth, 55 Bethune Street, New York, NY 10014
Brecht Forum 451 West Street (around the corner from Westbeth)
Also check out website: WestFest Dance


An astonishing 4 day dance event with performances by 25 internationally renowned dance companies in Merce Cunningham Theater PLUS FREE site specific performances in Westbeth hallways, secret corners and in laundry room! PLUS FREE dance-film marathon with over 50 films at Brecht Forum.

Dance performances, Cunningham Theater

$20/ $15 (Senior or Student)
Thu April 28, 9PM – Program A
Fri April 29, 9PM – Program B
Sat April 30, 8PM – Program A
Sun May 1, 8PM – Program B

WestFest Dance Festival brings together 25 mid career and established choreographers presented in 4 evenings of exceptional dance work. This is a rare chance to see companies such as Nai-Ni Chen and Company, David Parker and the Bang Group, Jennifer Muller/The Works, TAKE Dance, and Camille A Brown. This season includes companies from Great Britain, the Netherlands and Israel.

International Dance for Camera Marathon, Brecht Forum

Sat April 30, 1PM – 7PM

FREE!

A stunning collection of 48 short films by gifted New York choreographers. filmmakers and international artists from Palestine, Israel, Russia, Bulgaria, Sweden, Switzerland, Great Britain, Canada, and the Netherlands. Sponsored by the Westbeth Artists Residents Council.

Site-specific performances, Westbeth Artists’ Housing

Sun May 1, 5PM – 7PM

FREE!

A guided tour through the location mysteries of Westbeth – the roof, the halls, the laundromat, the courtyard and secret corners. 8 promising choreographers create dances for these sites. Sponsored by Westbeth Artists Residents Council.