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Jodi for Jill, Jill for JodiA video by Jillian Peña with Jodi MelnickJodi Melnick tries on Jillian Peña, Jillian Peña tries on Jodi Melnick.Polly Pocketperformed by Alexandra Albrecht and Andrew ChamplinA coming of age story, Polly Pocket follows Alex and Andrew as they mediate between being siblings, friends, lovers, and mirror reflectionsSee More

May 3rd-5th, 2013
Friday-Saturday @ 8:00pm | Sunday @ 6:00pmLove|Fortè’s work is rooted in movement/culture of the African Diaspora through bodies that intentionally and habitually hold a distinct language specific to their culture as African American women. This movement is rooted in named forms such as Be-Bop and Hip Hop as well as unnamed, coded states of being which are specific to African American culture.Memory Withholdings grew out of a year-long study that seeks to identify hidden…See More

Featuring BAX’s Artists-In-Residence (AIR), these performances culminate a shared journey through the creative process. Audience members enjoy the rare opportunity to follow a work and engage its creators from the early stages through to full productions. This journey began with the Open Studio Series in November, continued with the …See More

The 2013 BAX Arts and Artists in Progress AwardsSATURDAY MARCH 23, 2013honoringARTS EDUCATOR – BARBARA MAHLERPassing It On to DONNA COSTELLO    ARTS MANAGER — JANET STAPLETONPassing It On to SARA JULIARTIST — YOUNG JEAN LEE        Passing It On to FAYE DRISCOLLHONORARY AWARD — CORCORAN CARES            Join us for an inspiring evening    7:30 Cocktails & Hors D’oeuvres    8:15 Awards Program hosted by GEORGE EMILIO SÁNCHEZ    plus a special guest appearance by MOLLY POPE    9:30 Special…See More

Thursday January 24 @ 8pm: Max Steele (theater) | Jess Barbagallo (theater)    Friday January 25 @ 8pm: Mariangela Lopez (dance) | Jillian Peña (dance) | Max Steele (theater)Saturday January 26 @ 8pm: LOVE|FORTÉ, A Collective (dance) | Jillian Peña (dance) Sunday January 27 @ 6pm: Jess Barbagallo (theater) | Mariangela Lopez (dance) | LOVE|FORTÉ, A Collective (dance)   The Works in Progress Series continues a shared journey through the creative process by allowing these artists take their new…See More

FROM OBAMA TO OCCUPY: Works of Outrage from 2008 – 2012curated by Jesse Phillips-Fein Friday & Saturday, January 18-19, 2013 @ 8:00pmhosted by Shanté Paradigm Tickets: $15 General | $8 Low-IncomeTo purchase tickets, visit https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/918490 From Obama to Occupy: Works of Outrage from 2008-2012 is a sequel to the 2009 hit show, Requiem for W, Overture for O: Works of Conscience from 2000-2008.  Even before we knew…See More

The Upstart Festival — a shared endeavor between BAX and Shannon Hummel/Cora Dance — welcomes a new group of dancers and choreographers into New York City’s dance community. This two-day showcase will take place in the Theater @ BAX on Friday & Saturday December 14 & 15, 2012 and is curated by Cora Dance Artistic Director/Choreographer Shannon Hummel, and Founding and Executive Director of BAX/Brooklyn Arts Exchange, Marya Warshaw. Friday December 14th, 2012 @ 8:00pm Barbie…See More

SPACE GRANT SHOWCASE Friday, November 30 & Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 8pm Reception to follow Saturday’s performance featuring work byKim BrandtMorgan GouldShaun Irons & Lauren PettyNadia Tykulsker and Spark(edIt) Arts One of BAX’s longest-running programs, the Space Grant Program is designed to give Brooklyn based choreographers, playwrights, and multi-disciplinary artists the opportunity to create new work in a setting that is conducive to working deeply and exploring new…See More

Honoring individuals in the arts who have revealed and transformed our creative world. By instigating and enduring change they have deepened the definition of their field and paved the way for others.>>> Buy your tickets now: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe/9666859JOIN US FOR AN INSPIRING EVENINGhosted by George Emilio Sánchez7:30pm | cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and performances byDan FishbackMariangela Lopez /…See More

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2012.Space is limited! Call 718-832-0018 or email penelope@bax.org to register.This FREE 3 HOUR WORKSHOP will explore the process of guiding young voices to create original work. In a “Lab” setting, participants will share experiences and techniques with peers, and walk away with new ideas for shaping original, student-generated dance, theater and performance work in classrooms, residencies and beyond. Key focuses of this workshop include:What…See More

BAXco Youth Dance Company AUDITIONSaturday, October 1, 2011 · 12:30pm - 4:00pm ABOUT BAXcoBAXco, BAX's youth dance company, is a repertory company that performs work by professional choreographers both guest and faculty and is a pre-professional model for young dancers wishing to expand their experiences in the dance community. The company members are also ambassadors for BAX programs, performing throughout NYC and beyond. The 2011/12 BAXco Company will be directed by long time BAX faculty…See More

Sandwoman A work-in-progress by Artist In Residence Mina NishimuraMay 13th – 15th, 2011 Friday & Saturday @ 8:00 pm  |  Sunday @ 6:00 pmSandwoman explores nuanced, unsettled and ambiguous movement that is contrasted in lights and shadows. Allusive shapes and specific images embodied by performers punctuate the sand-like, ever-moving atmosphere. With a sense of conspiracy and sympathy, these five female performers carry out their enigmatic mission.Tickets In advance (…See More

intimacy A Solo Dance by Levi Gonzalez April 29th – May 1st, 2011 Friday & Saturday @ 8:00 pm | Sunday @ 6:00 pm ...In his solo, intimacy, Levi Gonzalez attempts to bring the practice of making into the moment of live performance. In constructing material for this work, he prioritizes instinct over concept, cultivating sensitivity to what resonates with him on a visceral level. By exploring the idiosyncrasies of his own interests in movement and performance, he builds a structure that…See More

BAX 20th Birthday Celebration and BAX Arts and Artists in Progress Awards.Join us on May 5, 2011 @ 7:30 pm as we celebrate 20 years of arts and artists in progress at the Prospect Park Picnic Househosted by George Emilio Sánchez & Christalyn Wrightperformances by LAVA  |  Famous Accordion Orchestra  |  Mike Albo  |  Faye Driscoll BAXco Youth Dance Company (performing choreography by Nami Yamamoto) Drew Petersen  |  and more…For more information visit BAX at…See More