Putting Out The Welcome Mat: 35 Performances for 35 Years
In honor of its 35th anniversary, ESDC is making 35 visits to sites around the Capital Region inviting audiences to have an up-close and personal experience with dance. Performing on a large mat of interlocking squares around which the audience gathers, the dancers perform works from the company’s repertoire of over 90 dances along with new ones specifically created for this series. There’s no admission charge, no lighting, no frills…but lots of movement invention, excitement and fun for all ages! Each of the 35 performances will feature a slightly different program — no two will be exactly the same!
Upcoming Performances:
- Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Kingsway Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care Center
357 Kings Road, Schenectady, NY 12304
- Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM
William K. Sanford Town Library
629 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville, NY 12211
- Friday, February 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM & 6:00 PM
Albany Institute of History & Art
125 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210
- Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM
East Greenbush Library
10 Community Way, East Greenbush, NY 12061
- Friday, May 15, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Opalka Gallery
140 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208
- Sunday, May 31, 2026 at TBD
Sand Lake Center for the Arts
2880 NY Highway 43, Averill Park, NY 12018
- Additional performances will be announced soon!
Past Performances:
- Friday, September 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Universal Preservation Hall
25 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
- Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
99 Clinton Street #2, Schenectady, NY 12305
- Friday, September 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Arts Center of the Capital Region
265 River Street, Troy, NY 12180
- Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Vischer Ferry General Store
357 Riverview Road, Rexford, NY 12148
- Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Proctors Theatre
432 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
- Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM & 5:15 PM
UAlbany PAC
1400 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12222
- *RAIN DATE* Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Hudson Valley Community College – Siek Campus Center
80 Vandenburgh Ave, Troy, NY 12180
- Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Collar Works – New Headquarters!
206 1st St, Troy, NY 12180
- Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Troy Waterfront Farmers Market – Troy Atrium
4 3rd St, Troy, NY 12180
- Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Arts Letters & Numbers
1543 Burden Lake Rd, Averill Park, NY 12018
- Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
New York State Museum
222 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12230
- Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Tang Museum at Skidmore College
815 N Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Thank you to our sponsors:
NYS DanceForce
Dance Alliance, Inc.
Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame Grant Program
Stewart’s Shops
Ed Swyer
This project is made possible with funds from the NYS DanceForce, a partnership program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.