Fall Dance Preview: From Ballet to Bach

One of J.S. Bach’s most iconic works, the Brandenburg Concertos, will be presented as a dance at the Park Avenue Armory this fall. It is one of several new works of dance to be presented throughout New York City starting this month.

WNYC’s dance critic Marina Harss spoke to Richard Hake about the upcoming season. She highlighted this North American premiere set to the music of Bach created by Belgian choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker.

"She’s a modern dance choreographer with a strong influence of minimalism," Harss told Hake. "She’s really interested in the structures underlying the music. What she sort of does is break apart all the layers, and Bach has many layers."

Harss also discussed the dances of Kyle Abraham who is presenting his first-ever work for New York City Ballet. It will debut as part of the ballet’s Fall Gala on Sept. 27.

Abraham’s company, A.I.M., will also be on stage at the Joyce Theater as part of its three-week, dance festival called "NY Quadrille." Curated by choreographer Lar Lubovitch, the Joyce will present works from several companies and dancers on a custom-built, four-sided stage that will transform the theater.