Adelphi Students Perform Classic, Contemporary Dance at Adelphi PAC
Garden City, NY (10/27/2022) — The talented students of Adelphi University's Department of Dance will showcase high-level classical ballet and contemporary choreography during six shows at the Adelphi's Performing Arts Center (PAC) from Wednesday, November 16 through Sunday, November 20.
"Fall Dance Adelphi" features the work of guest- artist Catherine Turocy, director of the New York Baroque Dance Company. Turocy is one of the world's leading choreographers and stage directors of 17th and 18th century period performance. She has staged 70 Baroque opera-ballets and collaborated with some of the world's top opera companies and conductors.
The show includes new choreography by Adelphi faculty members including Frank Augustyn, Adelheid B. Strelick, Sloan Pearson and Orion Duckstein.
"Fall Dance Adelphi" takes place at the Olmsted Theatre at Adelphi's PAC at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16; Thursday, November 17; Friday, November 18; and Saturday, November 19. The show will also include two matinees at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 19 and Sunday, November 20. The show will be livestreamed on the Saturday afternoon and evening performances for those unable to attend in person.
The live streaming of this performance is generously sponsored by the Adelphi Women's Giving Circle.
Tickets start at $30, with discounts available to seniors, students, alumni and employees. Livestream access is $20. For more information call the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516-877-4000 or email boxoffice@adelphi.edu. Regular box office hours are Wednesday through Friday from Noon to 5 p.m. and the box office is also open two hours before ticketed performances. Ticket sales and additional information are available online.
Adelphi PAC is one of Long Island's premier cultural arts venues for entertainment of all kinds. See more about other upcoming Adelphi PAC offerings at pac.adelphi.edu.
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Adelphi University’s Department of Dance will showcase high-level classical ballet and contemporary choreography from Wednesday, November 16 through Sunday, November 20 at Adelphi PAC.