City Parks Foundation (CPF) is the only independent, nonprofit organization to offer park programs throughout the five boroughs of New York City. We work in over 750 parks citywide, presenting a broad range of free arts, sports, and education programs, and empowering citizens to support their parks on a local level. Our programs and community building initiatives reach more than 600,000 people each year, contributing to the revitalization of neighborhoods throughout New York City.
The 2011 season promises to be as impressive as ever, with fourteen FREE SummerStage Dance performances scheduled, this will be a sizzling summer season filled with cutting edge dance performances. SummerStage Dance will run June 10 to August 20.
Dance enthusiasts will be visually engaged with a stunning array of performances that feature a variety of dance genres including tap, hip-hop, step, modern, flamenco and numerous others. Audiences can look forward to the jaw-dropping premiere of an exceptional work from Karole Armitage’s acclaimed dance company, ARMITAGE GONE! DANCE set to original music composed and performed by Grammy-nominated jazz pianist, VIJAY IYER. Tap legend Omar Edwards opens up the dance season with his company, PASSION OF TAP which will awe audiences with their unique brand of fast-flying “foot music.” Contemporary dance superstar KEIGWIN + COMPANY will perform a spirited restaging of its influential work, “Bolero NYC” with a cast of 50 dancers. Up and coming choreographer Darrell Grand Moultrie graces SummerStage with the world premiere of his new company, DANCE GRAND MOULTRIE and an exhilarating series of original works.
SummerStage Dance also offers free, interactive dance classes for many of its performances in a variety of dance styles including: modern, hip hop and African. These classes are held prior to the show with acclaimed professional dancers and are appropriate for all ages.
In all of its programming and activities, City Parks Foundation partners with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation to improve neighborhood parks and the communities they serve.
