Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company

Eureka Summer Program/Girls Inc. 2025
2025-07-21 - 2025-07-24
Through its five-year partnership with UAlbany’s Physics Department for Girl’s Inc.’s Eureka Summer Program, ESDC examines science through dance workshops drawing from the company’s collaboration with UAlbany Physics professor Keith Earle to develop Choreophysics, an examination of the communion of the arts/dance and sciences/physics.

Putting Out The Welcome Mat: 35 Performances for 35 Years
2025-09-19 18:00 - 2026-06-29 20:00 UTC
From September 19, 2025 to July 1, 2026, this project engaged ESDC in thirty-five free performances in locations mostly beyond traditional performance venues such as libraries, community centers, campuses, parks, playgrounds, markets, museums, etc. where people were already gathered. The project served to increase dance activity in the region, celebrate a local resource, expose dance to a widespread population, develop new audiences for dance and ensure that dance is not an underrepresented art form in the region.
“ESDC’s mission is to build awareness of and appreciation for modern dance through ongoing commitment to creativity, artistic/civic collaboration, and education of new audiences. As we celebrated our 35th anniversary season, “Putting Out the Welcome Mat” provided a means to share our art with a large and diverse audience and to thank the greater Capital Region for being such a welcoming place to call our home.” ~Ellen Sinopoli, Artistic Director

View the program and donate.

Previous 35th Anniversary Season 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

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

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Saratoga Arts / Chowder Fest
320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Russell Sage College (Troy Campus) – Buchman Pavilion
65 1st St, Troy, NY 12180

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM

East Greenbush Library
10 Community Way, East Greenbush, NY 12061

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Oakwood Community Center
313 10th Street, Troy, NY 12180

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 6:15 PM

Opalka Gallery
140 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208

Saturday, May 16 at 12:30 PM

Art in the Park by Saratoga Arts
Congress Park / Broadway & Spring Streets, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Wednesday, May 20 at 4:30 PM

Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
30 2nd Street, Troy, NY 12180

Thursday, May 21 at 4:00 PM

Troy Hidden Garden Tour
2nd & Division Streets, Troy, NY 12180

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM

The Children’s Museum at Saratoga
65 South Broadway Suite #105, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Sand Lake Center for the Arts
2880 NY Highway 43, Averill Park, NY 12018

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6 PM

Albany Public Library – Bach Branch
455 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 1:45 PM

Jazz on Jay
104 Jay Street, Schenectady, NY 12305

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:45 AM

Troy Waterfront Farmers Market
Monument Square, Troy, NY 12180

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 4:30 PM

Swinburne Park
Second St & N Manning Bvld, Albany, NY 12206

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Art Night Schenectady at the Armory
125 Washington Ave, Schenectady, NY 12305

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3 PM

Schenectady County Public Library – Rotterdam Branch
1100 N Westcott Rd, Schenectady, NY 12306

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 4 PM

Saratoga Farmers Market at High Rock Park
112 High Rock Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Saratoga Public Library
49 Henry St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Albany Public Library – Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch
148 Henry Johnson Blvd, Albany, NY 12210

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Troy YWCA
21 1st Street, Troy, NY 12180

Thank you to our sponsors:
NYS DanceForce
Dance Alliance, Inc.
Howard & Bush Foundation
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.

Abram Lansing Elementary School Residency 2025
2025-09-25 - 2026-05-29
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 and creative movement workshops, ESDC’s Around the World project expands upon the students’ study of Egypt, Norway, Japan, and Brazil.

Fall Gala 2025 – It's A Celebration!
2025-10-19 16:00 - 20:00 | Loft 433, Hedley Building, 433 River St, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
“This year, we celebrate not only the artistry of dance, but also the remarkable anniversary of the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company, a milestone that honors the creative brilliance of Ellen Sinopoli’s choreography.” –Hollis Dorman, President of ESDC Board of Directors

Delight in 433 Loft’s exquisite and unique setting in Troy NY
Be entertained by special performance by ESDC dancers
Savor fine cuisine that features passed hors d’oeuvres, grazing stations and ending the evening with delectable desserts
Enjoy an open bar with a selection of Joe Carr fine wines, cocktails, draught beer and non-alcoholic beverages
Dance to the amazing musical selections of DJ Nate da Great
Tempt your pocketbook with our varied and delightful Silent Auction

RSVP by October 10, 2025.
Checks can be made out to Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company and mailed to PO Box 775 Troy, NY 12181.

Troy School District 21st Century After School Program 2026
2026-03-03 - 2026-04-30
For the 6th year, ESDC offers creative movement workshops to students in the Troy NY School District for its 21st Century After School Program.

Guest Artist at Russell Sage College Student/Faculty Dance Concert 2026
2026-04-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Sage College Meader Little Theater, 65 1st St, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
The Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company was pleased to join the student dancers and choreographers of the Russell Sage dance division in this concert that featured solo and ensemble works by students, faculty, and ESDC!
This year’s concert was produced by ESDC alum and Sage professor Sara Senecal. The Russell Sage dancers performed ensemble pieces created in class, as well as self-choreographed solo projects. ESDC performed Sandungera, Slipping Through & Solo Flight from its repertory.
There were two shows: Saturday, April 18 at 7pm and Sunday, April 19 at 2pm.

ESDC's Annual Homebase Concert at The Egg 2026
2026-04-25 20:00 - 22:00 | The Egg Hart Theater, 1 Empire State Plaza, S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY, 12203, United States
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 8:00 PM Performance | 7:15 PM Prelude Talk
ESDC celebrated the culmination of its 35th season with a concert that included signature works from each decade along with premieres choreographed by guest artist & kathak dancer barkha patel and company member Emily Gunter. A third premiere by Sinopoli, Silken Threads, featured three selections from the opus of George Gershwin recorded by the pianist Kevin Cole, the foremost interpreter of the iconic American composer’s works and part of the Gershwin Legacy Project. The program also featured live music by Don Knaack and visual art by Thom O’Connor.
A true talent who delves deeply into the souls of her partnering artists, Ellen Sinopoli’s “varied program and the exuberant, polished dancing reminded us once again how lucky we are to have this homegrown treasure right in our own backyards.” (TIMES UNION)

Eureka Summer Program/Girls Inc. 2026
2026-07-06 - 2026-07-09

ESDC Performance at Barker Park & Prospect Park 2026
2026-07-30 11:00 - 18:00
On July 30, 2026 ESDC will bring its popular family-friendly production, Undercover Playground, to Barker Park at 11 am and to Prospect Park at 5 pm. These site-specific and interactive performances bring dance to the public, and encourages kids to think a little more creatively about the playgrounds they visit! Percussionist Brian Melick joins ESDC for these fun filled events.
Free to the public. Barker Park is part of the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall’s Barker Park Kids’ Summer Series! and is located near 3rd St and State St in downtown Troy. The performance at Prospect Park is sponsored by the Friends of Prospect Park and is part of the park’s summer cultural events. The park is situated between Congress and Hill Street on top of Mount Ida.
*NEW LOCATIONS DUE TO WEATHER (Times of events remain the same.)*:
Barker Park at 11am is now moved to the Capital Region Music Hub (first floor of Troy Savings Bank Music Hall).
Prospect Park at 5pm is now moved to the Former St. Francis de Sales Church (right next to the entrance of Prospect Park).

Creative Movement Story Hour at Niskayuna Library
2026-08-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Niskayuna Branch Library, 2400 Nott Street East, Niskayuna, NY, 12309, United States
The Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company returns to the Niskayuna Branch 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.
Socks or shoes MUST be worn by all participants.
Recommended for children ages 5 -10 and their caregiver.

Creative Movement Story Hour at Coxsackie Library
2026-08-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Heermance Memorial Library, 1 Ely Street, Coxsackie, NY, 12051, United States
Join us for an exciting, interactive story hour where children don’t just listen to a story—they become part of it through creative movement. Drop in to join the fun with The Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company!
Socks or shoes MUST be worn by all participants.
Recommended for ages 3-6. *Grown-ups must stay in the room to support their little movers*

Putting Out The Welcome Mat Again!
2026-09-09 - 2027-06-30
Buoyed by all of the successes of ESDC’s 35th anniversary series, Putting Out the Welcome Mat, ESDC will continue during its 2026-2027 season with additional performances within the greater Capital Region while also expanding by offering shows in the other four counties in the Capital Region (Fulton, Montgomery, Schoharie & Washington).

About the Series, Putting Out the Welcome Mat
From September 19, 2025 to July 1, 2026, this project engaged ESDC in thirty-five free performances in locations mostly beyond traditional performance venues such as libraries, community centers, campuses, parks, playgrounds, markets, museums, etc. where people were already gathered. The project served to increase dance activity in the region, celebrate a local resource, expose dance to a widespread population, develop new audiences for dance and ensure that dance is not an underrepresented art form in the region.
“ESDC’s mission is to build awareness of and appreciation for modern dance through ongoing commitment to creativity, artistic/civic collaboration, and education of new audiences. As we celebrated our 35th anniversary season, Putting Out the Welcome Mat provided a means to share our art with a large and diverse audience and to thank the greater Capital Region for being such a welcoming place to call our home.” ~Ellen Sinopoli, Artistic Director

View the program and donate

Upcoming Welcome Mat Performances for 2026-2027 Season:

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Albany’s Empire State Plaza Farmers Market (Outdoors – North End of Empire State Plaza)
100 South Mall Arterial, Albany, NY 12242

Sunday, September 13, 2026 at TBA

South End Children’s Cafe
33 Rensselaer St, Albany, NY 12202

Friday, September 25, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Troy Night Out – At Troy, NY Sign
River Street, Troy, NY 12180

Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Hudson Crossing Park
CR-42, Schuylerville, NY 12871

Click Here to View the Previous 35th Anniversary Season Performance Locations

Thank you to our sponsors:
NYS DanceForce
Dance Alliance, Inc.
Howard & Bush Foundation
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.

UAlbany Concert with Capital Trio
2026-11-07 | UAlbany Performing Arts Center, 1400 Washington Ave, Albany, NY, 12222, United States
Saturday, November 7, 2026
ESDC will present a concert in collaboration with the Capital Trio, the chamber ensemble in residence at UAlbany. It will include Boundary Behavior, created in 2024 with the Capital Trio, Silken Threads, featuring 3 selections from the opus of George Gershwin as part of the Gershwin Legacy Project and a premier to music by Icelandic composer Maria Huld Markan Sigfusdottir.

Guest Artist at Russell Sage College Student/Faculty Dance Concert Fall 2026
2026-11-15 19:00 - 2026-11-16 15:00 | Sage College Meader Little Theater, 65 1st St, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
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 alum and Sage professor Sara Senecal. The Russell Sage dancers will perform ensemble pieces created in class, as well as self-choreographed solo projects. ESDC will perform three selections from its current repertory.
There are two shows: Saturday, November 15 at 7pm and Sunday, November 16 at 2pm.

Tickets available at the door. Call (518)244-2248 for reservations or reserve online at: theatre.sage.edu
Free for RSC students
$10 Adults and $8 Students

Fall Gala 2026
2026-11-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Evermore Hall – 5th Floor of The Ilium Building, 410 Fulton Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
This year, we celebrate not only the artistry of dance, but also the completion of our feature film, Slipping Into One. Please join us for a most festive event!

Delight in Evermore Hall’s exquisite and unique setting in historic Troy, NY
Be entertained by performances by musicians Maria Zemantauski and Brian Melick
View a special preview of Slipping Into One, ESDC’s feature film
Savor fine cuisine that features passed hors d’oeuvres, grazing stations, and ends the evening with delectable desserts
Enjoy an open bar with a selection of fine wines, cocktails, draught beer, and non-alcoholic beverages
Dance to the amazing musical selections of DJ Trumastr

RSVP by October 22, 2026.
Checks can be made out to Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company and mailed to PO Box 775 Troy, NY 12181.
