DANCES FOR A VARIABLE POPULATION PRESENTS

REVIVAL 8: THEN AND NOW

FREE PERFORMANCES AND WORKSHOPS AT NYC’s WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 AT 3:00PM 

PERFORMANCES AND WORKSHOPS TO INCLUDE WORKS INSPIRED BY THE CHOREOGRAPHY OF MARTHA GRAHAM, TINA RAMIREZ, JEROME ROBBINS, AND PAUL TAYLOR

Infusing the essence of iconic dance works by master choreographers of the 20^th century, Dances for a Variable Population (DVP) will lead  performances and workshops of Revival 8: Then and Now, Friday, October 18 at 3:00PM at Washington Square Park in Manhattan.

REVIVAL 8: Then and Now is a unique series set to unite legendary pieces from renowned choreographers, creatively inspired by esteemed ex-dancers who once graced their companies. These former dancers, with a deep connection to the original works, will reinterpret iconic works such as Martha Graham’s Steps in the Street, Tina Ramirez’s Carmen, Jerome Robbins’s Dances at a Gathering, and Paul Taylor’s Esplanade, tailored for the older adult population.

Celebrating its 15^th year of free performances, DVP will also present a free All Together Dance Workshop open to members of the public on Friday, October 18, 3:00PM at Washington Square Park in Manhattan (followed by a 4:00PM performance).

Reservations are recommended. For more information, please visit: www.Dvpnyc.org/revival8.

ABOUT DANCES FOR A VARIABLE POPULATION

Founded in 2009 by former professional dancer Naomi Goldberg Haas, Dances for a Variable Population (DVP)’s mission is to promote strong and creative movement among older adults of all abilities, enabling them to build creativity, improve their mental and physical health, strengthen social connections, and enhance quality of life. Our artistic vision is to bring participatory dance experiences and performances to older adults throughout NYC, and to train teaching artists to expand our impact across NY and beyond. DVP’s free workshops and public performances promote a democratic, interactive, and inclusive vision of dance that highlights the power and beauty of older bodies.