Works & Process announces upcoming performances at Manhattan West Plaza, 385 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10001. Presented in partnership with Brookfield Properties Arts & Events at Manhattan West, – New York City’s dynamic destination for work and leisure – this free outdoor series brings dance to one of the city’s most inviting public spaces. Just steps away from The Shed and home to some of the best dining, lodging and wellness destinations in New York City, Manhattan West offers an energetic backdrop for colorful and meaningful performances like these. Every Wednesday in September at 5pm, New York City–based dancers and choreographers will celebrate social dance traditions through performance, instruction, and open dance parties. See the performance schedule below.
Beyond New York City, Works & Process continues its commitment to artist development through more than 25 fully funded creative residencies annually. Spanning Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Vermont, the program builds on the acclaimed bubble residencies launched during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since its inception, Works & Process has supported over 1,000 artists through more than 100 residencies, many of which have received prestigious awards and toured nationally and internationally––including with the U.S. State Department.
Performance Schedule
September 3 | 5:00PM
LATIN HUSTLE | Dance Is Life with DJ Natasha Diggs
September 10 | 5:00PM
SWING | Gaby Cook and Eyal Vilner Big Band
September 17 | 5:00PM
SALSA | Sekou McMiller & Friends with the Palladium Mambo Band
September 24 | 5:00PM
QUEER LINE DANCING & TWO-STEPPING | Stud Country
About Works & Process
Championing performing artists and their creative process at each step from studio to stage, Works & Process produces fully funded residencies and presents events that go behind the scenes, blending artist discussion and performance highlights. Works & Process events transcend the proscenium, encouraging audiences to spectate and participate beyond the stage, and culminate in receptions in the Guggenheim rotunda to continue the conversation.
Works & Process produces over 25 creative residencies annually. Expanding from our bubble residency program created during the COVID-19 pandemic, Works & Process now has a network of over a dozen partners in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Vermont. In over 100 Works & Process residencies, supporting over 1,000 artists, incubated works have been recognized with awards and grants, and have toured nationally—and internationally with the U.S. State Department. These out-of-town residencies provide 24/7 studio access, on-site housing, access to health insurance enrollment, industry-leading artist fees, and a transportation stipend to facilitate uninterrupted creative process.
Beyond the Guggenheim, we also partner with organizations across New York, including 92NY and the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Jerome Robbins Dance Division. During the summer, we curate and present free outdoor dance programs with Manhattan West and City Parks Foundation’s SummerStage.
Works and Process, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. Tax ID: 13-3592291
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About Manhattan West
Manhattan West is New York City’s newest dynamic destination for food, culture, retail, hospitality and the modern workplace by Brookfield Properties. Spanning eight acres, Manhattan West is located in the center of Manhattan’s new West Side, steps away from Moynihan Hall, Madison Square Garden and The High Line, with seamless access to the theater district, entertainment district, Chelsea art galleries, Meatpacking District and more. Home to diverse world-class office space, Pendry Manhattan West, luxury residences at The Eugene, experiential retail amenities, and unparalleled culinary concepts surrounding a landscaped, two-acre public plaza enlivened with immersive art and entertainment programming by Brookfield Properties Arts & Culture, Manhattan West incorporates the best of Brookfield’s global placemaking portfolio to create a new district that has something for everyone. Visit www.ManhattanWestNYC.com for further information.
About Brookfield Properties Arts & Culture:
Brookfield Properties Arts & Culture brings together communities and enlivens our unique public spaces through collaborations with world-class artists, creatives, and cultural producers. With thousands of free events and programs per year globally, Brookfield Properties Arts & Culture welcomes millions of people annually to engage in meaningful experiences across music, dance, film, theater, visual arts, recreation, and food. Learn more at https://www.brookfieldproperties.com/en/our-approach/events/
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