Events

The 2024 Princeton Dance Festival features new and repertory works by nationally and internationally recognized choreographers, performed by 49 Princeton students in an energetic program of dances from a surprising range of dance forms. The work in the Festival includes a reimagined, excerpted hip-hop work by Rennie Harris, a new contemporary dance-theater work by Raja Feather Kelly, a new contemporary work by Rebecca Lazier, a new ballet work by Matthew Neenan, an excerpt from Stephen Petronio’s Lareigne (1995) staged by Davalois Fearon, and a restaged excerpt of Ripple, a 2021 contemporary work rooted in Chinese classical and folk dance by Yue Yin.

A Relaxed Performance will be offered on November 24 at 2 p.m. Learn more about the Relaxed Performance

Tickets & Details

All Princeton Dance Festival performances are open to the public. Tickets required.

Tickets:

  • $20 general
  • $10 students (any institution)
  • no additional fees
  • Tickets are Passport to the Arts eligible for Princeton students

Buy tickets through McCarter Box Office (on sale 10/22)

Directions

Get directions to Berlind Theatre, located at 91 University Place in Princeton, and find other venue information for McCarter Theatre Center.

Accessibility

symbol for wheelchair accessibilityaccess symbol for amplified sound or assistive hearing devicesaccess symbol for open captioning, two white O C lettersRelaxed Performance accessibility symbolBerlind Theatre is an accessible venue with wheelchair and companion seating available. An assistive listening system is available and headphones can be requested from ushers. The performance on Friday, November 22, at 8 p.m. will be live/open-captioned. The show on Sunday, November 24, at 2 p.m. is a relaxed performance. Visit our Venues and Studios section for accessibility information at our various locations, including Berlind Theatre. Attendees in need of other access accommodations are invited to contact the Lewis Center at 609-258-5262 or email LewisCenter@princeton.edu at least one week in advance of the event date.

 

Relaxed Performance Information

November 24 at 2 p.m. will be a Relaxed Performance

Relaxed Performances ease typical theater requirements and welcome audience members to be comfortable and to move or vocalize freely, without judgment or inhibition.

You will be attending an evening of contemporary dance featuring six dance works, each approximately 10 minutes long. The dances are created by nationally and internationally recognized choreographers and performed by Princeton University students. The program includes hip-hop, dance-theater, ballet, and other contemporary works.

What to Expect at a Relaxed Performance

What to expect when attending the relaxed performance of Princeton Dance Festival:

  • House lights will remain on at a low level in the theater during the performance
  • Details of the sound levels and information about any loud or startling sounds will be shared before the performance begins
  • No startling or strobe lighting
  • Freedom to talk, vocalize, and leave seats during the performance as needed
  • Space available throughout the theater and lobby for standing and movement
  • Necessary communication devices are permitted; prohibitions against phone use, photographing, or recording the performance remain
  • The dance works to be presented at the Princeton Dance Festival are suitable for all ages

At the Event

  • The theater lobby will open at 1:00 p.m. and the house/theater space will open at 1:30 p.m. and you are welcome to arrive early to locate your seats
  • The event will be approximately 90 minutes long with a 15-minute intermission about midway through the performance
  • We invite you to bring noise-canceling headphones, fidget/handheld manipulatives and stress sensory toys, sunglasses, ear plugs, and anything else you may need to ensure maximum comfort and safety. Some fidget and handheld manipulatives will be available to borrow
  • Volunteers with identifying t-shirts will be on hand to assist
  • Restrooms will accommodate all family members and/or caregivers regardless of gender
  • There will be two lounge areas provided for breaks throughout the performance
  • Clear signage will direct guests to all key locations
  • Concessions stand will be open throughout the event

View images of the theater exterior and interior spaces

Questions

If you have questions about the relaxed performance or would like to bring a group to the show on November 24, please email Marion Young at youngmf@princeton.edu.

Presented By

  • Program in Dance

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