ESDC will perform with percussionist Brian Melick as part of the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall's Barker Park Kids' Summer Series! This interactive performance of ESDC's popular family-friendly production Undercover Playground brings site-specific dance to the public, and encourages kids to think a little more creatively about the playgrounds they visit! Free to the public. Barker
For more than 25 years, ESDC has provided programming designed to offer ALES’ 2nd and 3rd graders the opportunity to experience the bravery of creativity and invention as they step into the realm of how one might learn differently and see themselves in the most positive way possible. By incorporating the art form of dance
Pre-K – 3rd grades ESDC returns to the Troy Public Library for a Movement Story Hour. The Artistic Director introduces literacy through movement. Reading from the ESDC’s extensive library of children’s books, she incorporates creative movement to enhance the reading experience. Children become a part of the story and find a love of reading.
The Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company invites you to join us for a special evening as we honor Michael A. Nofal and celebrate over three decades of ESDC’s extensive support of educational and outreach programming. Delight in The Hall’s exquisite and unique setting in Troy NY Explore the exhibit of Latino artists curated by Laudelina
The Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company is pleased to join the student dancers and choreographers of the Russell Sage dance division in this concert featuring solo and ensemble works by students, faculty, and ESDC! This year’s concert is produced by ESDC dancer and Sage professor Sara Senecal. The Russell Sage dancers will perform ensemble pieces created
Celebrated Emblems marks the first-ever collaboration between Musicians of Ma’alwyck and ESDC. ESDC performs two new works inspired by the music of James Lee III and Missy Mazzoli. The multifaceted performances explore the concept of American emblems, or the symbols of American identity.
Celebrated Emblems marks the first-ever collaboration between Musicians of Ma’alwyck and ESDC. ESDC performs two new works inspired by the music of James Lee III and Missy Mazzoli. The multifaceted performances explore the concept of American emblems, or the symbols of American identity.
For the 5th year, ESDC offers creative movement workshops to students in the Troy NY School District for its 21st Century After School Program.
Prelude Talk at 7:15 pm The resident dance company, ESDC premieres new work and dances from its unique and singular repertory. The company’s sophisticated, complex and varied choreography is exemplified through its sheer unadulterated modern dance.
ESDC’s multi-year partnership with the SPAC, Classical Kids, features interactive performances for 16 middle schools annually that introduce students to different dance genres and teaches them about upcoming New York City Ballet summer performances at SPAC.