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BATTERY DANCE OFFERS FREE SUMMER FESTIVAL
August 10, 2021, 11:39.46 pm ET
Photo: Battery Dance
Battery Dance celebrates the 40th Anniversary of its free summer festival from August 12-20, 2021, in partnership with Battery Park City Authority. The festival features 16 international dance films, which will be screened from August 12-14 at 7pm via YouTube, and 40 in-person and livestreamed performances that will be staged at Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Park in Battery Park City from August 15-20 at 7pm.
In total, 32 premieres by 53 dance companies will be offered to international audiences, promoting Battery Dance’s mission of connecting the world through dance. Participating companies and choreographers include Paul Shah Dance, Luke Hickey, Graciano Dance Projects, Dancing Wheels, MorDance, Battery Dance and New York Theatre Ballet.
For more information, visit batterydance.org/battery-dance-festival
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