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United Palace: An Uptown Ball – Dancing the Revolution
September 21 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$28.62
An Uptown Ball
Dress up and join us for a magical evening of live music, elegant and spirited dancing and spectacular costumes. The program will feature dances from the Baroque to the Revolutionary era and the early days of the United States. All are welcome — dances will be taught at the ball, and even more can be learned at NYBDC workshops (see link). Join in on the dance floor or simply watch! Refreshments included.
Live music by the virtuosic ensemble Twelfth Night, led by David Belkovski.
Tickets: Early-bird tickets: $28.62 – book before September 12!
General admission: $33.62
Time: 6:30-8:30pm on September 21
Location: United Palace Theatre, 4140 Broadway at 175th St, New York, NY 10033
Cast
Dance: Julia Bengtsson, Patrick Pride, Adelle Lorraine, Claudio Caverni, Irenie Melin, Rebecca Walden, Sam Humphreys, Mark Bankin
Dance research: Catherine Turocy, Julia Bengtsson, Caroline Copeland, Alan Jones
Actor: Paul Shipper
Twelfth Night:
Harpsichord/Music Direction – David Belkovski
Violin – Carmen Johnson-Pájaro
Cello – Nathan Whittaker
The Uptown Ball crowns the Crackalackin’ Festival, United Palace’s celebration of Uptown artmakers. Make a full day of it by attending the 5:00 PM concert featuring Leadlights Ensemble, DJ Boo, Opera on Tap, and more.
Would you like to learn some dances ahead of time? Join our two Saturday Zoom classes on September 6 and September 13 or join ourin-person dance workshop with Live Music taught at the Morris-Jumel Mansion on September 20th from 5:30 to 7pm. Admission is only $7!
This project is made possible in part with funds from Creative Engagement, a regrant program supported by the funding agencies DCLA in partnership with the City Council and NYSCA with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by LMCC. We are also grateful for the support of Medical Center Neighborhood Fund and the United Palace Theatre!