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Next Week at Adelphi PAC: Student Dancers Premiere Works by Faculty, Guest Choreographers in Fall Showcase

Garden City, NY (11/12/2026) — The Adelphi University Department of Dance will present its highly anticipated Fall Performance Series (Fall Dance Adelphi) November 18 to 22. The series will showcase a dynamic mixed program of classical and contemporary dance works featuring guest choreographer Norbert De La Cruz III.

De La Cruz danced with Aszure Barton, the Met Opera, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Ballet Torino and more. He has choreographed works on Ballet X, Richmond Ballet, Hubbard Street 2 and Bruce Wood Dance and serves as resident choreographer for the St. Louis Dance Theatre. The program will also feature works by faculty members Orion Duckstein, Ruddy Frias, Maiya Redding, and Adelheid B. Strelick.

Featuring a mix of ballet and contemporary dance, the upcoming production highlights the skill, art, and artistry of Adelphi's student dancers. The performances will take place at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (Adelphi PAC), located on the university's main campus in Garden City. Select performances will also be live streamed for those unable to attend in person.

Performance Schedule:

  • Wednesday, November 18 - 7:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, November 19 - 7:30 p.m.
  • Friday, November 20 - 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, November 21 - 7:30 p.m. (also live streamed)
  • Sunday, November 22 - 2 p.m. (also live streamed)

Ticketing & Reservation Details: Tickets are available online by visiting the official ticketing portal via pac.adelphi.edu.

For inquiries or ticket reservations, contact the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office:

  • Phone: 516-877-4000
  • Email: boxoffice@adelphi.edu
  • Box Office Hours: Wednesday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and two hours prior to all ticketed performances.

About Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (Adelphi PAC)

Adelphi Performing Arts Center (PAC) is recognized as one of Long Island's premier cultural arts venues, offering a diverse array of professional entertainment, theater, dance, and music performances. Located on Adelphi's main campus in Garden City, the PAC serves as a focal point for regional arts and community gatherings. For more information on upcoming events, visit pac.adelphi.edu.

About Adelphi: A modern metropolitan university with a personalized approach to higher learning

Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students' lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning, and innovative ways to support academic and career success. U.S. News & World Report named Adelphi a 2026 Best National University, Best College for Veterans, and Top Performer in Social Mobility. In addition, Forbes has ranked Adelphi the top private university on Long Island for three past three years.

Adelphi serves more than 7,300 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, New York-just 23 miles from New York City's cultural and internship opportunities-and at dynamic learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, as well as online.

More than 125,000 alumni Adelphi graduates have gained the skills to thrive professionally as active, engaged citizens, making their mark on the University, their communities and the world.

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Adelphi University's Department of Dance will present it's Fall Dance Adelphi series November 18 to 22.

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