SLDTA ANNUAL SHOWCASE

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5:30 PM17:30

SLDTA ANNUAL SHOWCASE

Friday, June 2, 2023
5:30 PM 7:00 PM 17:30 19:00
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SLDTA students presents their annual showcase with works they have been working on all year. Come join us!! FREE

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LARUSSA DANCE NYC SEASON 2022

Sunday, October 16, 2022
7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00
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NYC SEASON 2022

NEW YORK LIVE ARTS

219 W 19th Street New York, NY 10011

Salvatore LaRussa Dance Theatre presents it’s 17th Annual NYC SEASON, with choreographer, SALVATORE LARUSSA. The evening includes one world premiere, “disconnect,” with living installation by Special Guest Performing Artist, GAGE SPEX, and features eight dancers with unique expressive approach to LARUSSA’s work.

The world premiere also includes Lighting by BECKY NASSBUAM and Costumes by ABRAHAM JOSHUA LOPEZ.

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FREE SUNDAY PERFORMING ARTS | QUEENS OUTDOOR DANCE FESTIVAL FALL 2022

Sunday, October 2, 2022
5:00 PM 7:00 PM 17:00 19:00
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PERFORMANCES BY:
ALEXANDRA STROUSE
HANNAH SEIDEN
MARI TAKAYAMA
NICOLE SPELETIC
N/N DANCE COLLABORATIVE
SALVATORE LARUSSA DANCE THEATRE
SHEEP MEADOW DANCE THEATRE
THEATER TURNING
TREVOR SPENCER

LARUSSA STUDIO

66-85 73 PLACE

MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY 11379

WWW.SLDT.ORG

INFO@SLDT.ORG

FREE ADMISSION

RESERVATIONS: RSVP@SLDT.ORG

All programming at Salvatore LaRussa Dance Theatre/ LARUSSA STUDIO is made possible with the generous support of Council Member Robert F. Holden, Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr; The NYC Department of Youth and Community Development; and Alliance of Resident Theaters/ New York. (A.R.T./ New York)

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Sep

21

to Sep 28

FALL REGISTRATION | OPEN HOUSE FALL 2022

Wed, Sep 21, 2022 4:00 PM 16:00 Wed, Sep 28, 2022 6:00 PM 18:00
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WELCOME BACK STUDENTS FOR OUR REGISTRATION AND OPEN HOUSE AT LARUSSA STUDIO-THE ACADEMY!!

SEPTEMBER 21, 4-6pm

SEPTEMBER 28, 4-6 PM

CLASS SCHEDULE AND FEES WILL BE PROVIDED AT THAT TIME!!

LOOKING FORWARD TO MEET WITH YOU!!

WARMEST REGARDS,

SLDTA STAFF

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QNZdanz (+): FREE SUNDAY PERFORMING ARTS | QUEENS OUTDOOR DANCE FESTIVAL 2022

Sunday, June 5, 2022
5:00 PM 7:00 PM 17:00 19:00
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SALVATORE LARUSSA DANCE THEATRE

13 YEARS

PERFORMANCES BY:

CHUTZPAH DANCE

RACHEL REPINZ

JULIA ANTINOZZI

NS SQUARED DANCE

BALLARO DANCE

NEWBRESE DANCE

FIVE TWO DANCE COMPANY

JULIAN DONAHUE

N/N DANCE COLLABORATIVE

VERBAL ANIMAL

FREE SUNDAY PERFORMING ARTS |

QUEENS OUTDOOR DANCE

FESTIVAL 2022 | SUNDAY JUNE 5 | 5PM

LARUSSA STUDIO

66-85 73 PLACE

MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY 11379

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INFO@SLDT.ORG

FREE ADMISSION

RESERVATIONS: RSVP@SLDT.ORG

All programming at Salvatore LaRussa Dance Theatre/ LARUSSA STUDIO is made possible with the generous support of Council Member Robert F. Holden, Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr; The NYC Department of Youth and Community Development; and Alliance of Resident Theaters/ New York. (A.R.T./ New York).

PHOTO: JERARD PALAZO DANCE

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SLDT-THE ACADEMY: CHILDREN’S PERFOMING ARTS SPRING SHOWCASE 2022

Friday, June 3, 2022
5:00 PM 7:00 PM 17:00 19:00
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SLDT-THE ACADEMY CHILDREN’S PERFORMING ARTS SPRING SHOWCASE 2022, featuring original works by the Drama and Dance Students and directed by Janna Naylor/ DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING/ DANCE/ SLDTA; and Dana Snyder/ DIRECTOR OF DRAMA AND PRODUCTION STUDIES/ SLDTA.

FRIDAY JUNE 3, 2022/ 5PM

*RAIN DAY SATURDAY JUNE 4, 2022/ 5PM

LARUSSA STUDIO

66-85 73rd PLACE

MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY 11379

MORE INFO: INFO@SLDT.org

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May

15

1:00 PM13:00

ESTIA Day Fest 2022

Sunday, May 15, 2022
1:00 PM 7:00 PM 13:00 19:00
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LARUSS STUDIO’s RESIDENT ARTIST- Lydia Perakis Announcing ESTIA Day Fest 2022✨

May 15, 2022

Doors: 1:00pm

Show: 3:00pm

Installations and events occurring: 1:00-7:00pm

Including live performances of dance, music, spoken-text, film screenings, visual art installations, vendors and a DJ set from 40 local artists.

Stay tuned for the announcement of the festival’s line up and come support artists working their magic!

Ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/estia-day-fest-tickets-324445805137

If you’re not able to physically attend but would still like to support the festival’s artists please consider making a donation through the ticket link.

Photography & design: @hannahvelli

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May

12

QNZDANZ(+): QUEENS INFORMAL SHOWCASE 2022

Thursday, May 12, 2022
7:00 PM 9:00 PM 19:00 21:00
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QNZdanz(+): QUEENS INFORMAL SHOWCASE 2022

LARUSSA STUDIO

66-85 73 PLACE

MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY 11379

THURSDAY, MAY 12 | 7PM

HOSTED BY: NICOLE SPELETIC, PHD | N/N DANCE COLLABORATIVE

PERFORMANCES BY:

blueskiline

AUGIE SHERMAN

NEW BRASE DANCE

LIVE AND IN-PERSON

FREE AND OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

RESERVATIONS : RSVP@SLDT.org

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Apr

14

QNZdanz(+): QUEENS INFORMAL SHOWCASE

Thursday, April 14, 2022
7:00 PM 9:30 PM 19:00 21:30
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QNZdanz(+): QUEENS INFORMAL SHOWCASE

LARUSSA STUDIO

66-85 73 PLACE

MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY 11379

THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2022 | 7PM

HOSTED BY: SUSIE MCHUGH/ SUSIE MCHUGH + DANCERS

PERFORMANCES BY:

REBECCA ALLEN

MAYTA FUSION DANCE

SOPHIA VISSCHER

LIVE AND IN-PERSON

FREE AND OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

RESERVATIONS : RSVP@SLDT.org

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Nov

14

LARUSSA DANCE NYC SEASON 2021

Sunday, November 14, 2021
7:00 PM 8:30 PM 19:00 20:30
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SALVATORE LARUSSA DANCE THEARE | NYC SEASON 2021

TICKETS: $25/ $15 STUDENTS

PURCHASE TICKET HERE: https://newyorklivearts.org/event/salvatore-larussa-dance-theatre-nyc-season-2021/

CHOREOGRAPHY by SALVATORE LARUSSA

DANCERS: ABBY DIAZ, KELLY HOGAN, BRIANNA ELISE LUX, KRISTEN HEDBERG, SARA DAVIS, JACQUI CRON

SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMER: GAGE BOONE (gage of the boone)

COSTUMES by ABRAHAM JOSHUA LOPEZ

LIGHTING by BECKY NUSSBAUM

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FREE SUNDAY PERFOMING ARTS | Queens Outdoor Dance Festival FALL 2021

Sunday, October 3, 2021
5:00 PM 6:30 PM 17:00 18:30
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QNZdance(+): FREE SUNDAY PERFORMING ARTS | QUEENS OUTDOOR DANCE FESTIVAL FALL 2021 | SUNDAY OCTOBER 3 | 5PM

PERFORMANCES BY:

JERARD PALAZO

JESSICA MICHAL

LAVY/ VERBAL ANIMAL

LYDIA PERAKIS

LUCA VILLA

MARI MEADE/ MMDC

NICOLE SPELETIC

N/N DANCE COLLABORATIVE

SALVATORE LARUSSA DANCE THEATRE

SUSIE MCHUGH + DANCERS

FREE ADMISSION

RSVP ONLY: RSVP@SLDT.ORG

This event is made possible (in part) by the Queens Council on the Arts with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

This project is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Queens Council on the Arts.

All programming at Salvatore LaRussa Dance Theatre is made possible by the generous support of Council Member Robert F. Holden; Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, JR; Queens Council On the Arts; Material for the Arts; the NY Department of Youth and Community Development; and the City Artist Corps Grant.

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FREE SUNDAY PERFORMING ARTS | Queens Outdoor Dance Festival 2021

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FREE SUNDAY PERFORMING ARTS | Queens Outdoor Dance Festival 2021

Sunday, June 6, 2021
5:00 PM 7:00 PM 17:00 19:00
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SALVATORE LARUSSA DANCE THEATRE

12 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

FREE SUNDAY PERFORMING ARTS |

QUEENS OUTDOOR DANCE FESTIVAL 2021

PERFORMANCES BY:

BILLY BLANKEN/ SMDT

MARI MEADE/ MMDC

SUSIE MCHUGH + DANCERS

DANCE ACTION

INDY CAUDLE

LEIGH ANN GANN

OPEN DANCE ENSEMBLE

SHAYNA MAYDELA PROJECT

SOUL DANCE COMPANY

SUNDAY JUNE 6 | 5PM

LARUSSA STUDIO

66-85 73RD PLACE

MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY

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FREE ADMISSION

LIMITED SEATING/ RSVP ONLY: RSVP@SLDT.ORG

This event is made possible (in part) by the Queens Council on the Arts with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

This project is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Queens Council on the Arts.

All programming at Salvatore LaRussa Dance Theatre is made possible with the generous support of Council Member Robert F. Holden; Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr; and The NYC Department of Youth and Community Development.

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QNZdanz(+) FREE SUNDAY PERFOMING ARTS | Queens Outdoor Dance Festival 2020 [LIVE]

Sunday, October 4, 2020
5:00 PM 7:00 PM 17:00 19:00
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QNZdanz(+) | FREE SUNDAY PERFORMING ARTS | Queens Outdoor Dance Festival 2020 [LIVE]

Sunday October 4, 2020, at 5PM LARUSSA STUDIO, 66-85 73 Place, Middle Village/ Queens, NY 11379.

RSVP ONLY (Limited Seating): info@SLDT.org

Dance companies performing include... Sheep Meadow Dance Theatre- Billy Blanken (Queens) Mari Meade Dance Collective (MMDC)- Mari Meade (Queens) The Shayna Maydela Project- Cheryl Gal-Zur (Queens) Susanne McHugh + Dancers- Susanne McHugh (Brooklyn).

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Sep

1

to Sep 29

REGISTRATION NOW: Children’s Virtual Performing Arts Programming

Tue, Sep 1, 2020 9:00 AM 09:00 Tue, Sep 29, 2020 8:00 PM 20:00
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SLDTA is offering a full roster of children’s virtual classes in the Fall that will gradually transition to in-person, studio classes as the COVID crisis subsides.

Children’s Classes include:

Modern Dance 1, Modern Dance 2, Drama 1, Drama 2, & Drama 3/Play Production.

For full schedule and to register please click THE ACADEMY page.

Register NOW!! (Limited space available.)

CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Classes will be taught by Ms.Dana Leigh Snyder/ Urban Wildlife Arts & Special Guests!!

All Children’s Programming is made possible by NYC Department of Youth and Community Development; Council Member Robert F. Holden; and Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

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QNZdanz(+) | LARUSSA STUDIO: [VIRTUAL] FREE SUNDAY PERFORMING ARTS | Queens Outdoor Dance Festival [PAST]

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QNZdanz(+) | LARUSSA STUDIO: [VIRTUAL] FREE SUNDAY PERFORMING ARTS | Queens Outdoor Dance Festival [PAST]

Sunday, June 7, 2020
5:00 PM 6:00 PM 17:00 18:00
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This event will be a live virtual event to watch and comment on LARUSSA STUDIO’s FACEBOOK page, @sldtstudio

Salvatore LaRussa and some dance companies will be available during this time to respond to any questions and comments sent to the post.

This is an open conversation that allows you to discuss the past festivals, companies and dance works presented.

Please, come join us at this virtual event!!

FACEBOOK page: @sldtstudio

This Virtual Festival is made possible (in part) by the Queens Council on the Arts with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

This project is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a re-grant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Queens Council on the Arts.

Additional support from Council Member Robert F. Holden and Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

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Apr

6

QNZdance(+) ARTIST CONVERSATION

Monday, April 6, 2020
7:00 PM 10:00 PM 19:00 22:00
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QNZdanz(+): ARTIST CONVERSATION is a round about discussion with host, Salvatore LaRussa, Choreographer & Artistic Director/ Salvatore LaRussa Dance Theatre/ SLDT-THE ACADEMY/ LaRussa Studio.

For the last 15 years, LaRussa has built his non-profit Dance Company from the ground-up. This is an amazing opportunity for him to share, with you, his experience and what he has learned along the way.

The Artist Conversation, is an open conversation, that will allow you to discuss, running a non-profit company, grant proposals, funding, and budgets.

The Arts Conversation will also include any other Dance/ Art related questions or concerns you may have. The Artist Conversation aims to make a stronger Art Community by creating events, that bring Artist together, to learn more and collaborate.

All Artists, in all fields, are encouraged to attend!! Please, come join us in the Artist Conversation!!

FREE ADMISSION (Reservations are required. Limited space available.)

Reservations: rsvp@SLDT.org | www.SLDT.org

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LARUSSA 2019 | NYC SEASON | AILEY CITIGROUP THEATER

Sep

13

to Sep 14

LARUSSA 2019 | NYC SEASON | AILEY CITIGROUP THEATER

Fri, Sep 13, 2019 8:00 PM 20:00 Sat, Sep 14, 2019 8:00 PM 20:00
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SALVATORE LARUSSA DANCE THEATRE 2019

THE AILEY CITIGROUP THEATER
The Joan Weill Center for Dance
405 West 55th Street at 9th Avenue
New New York 10019

FRI. SEPTEMBER 13TH at 8 PM 2019
SAT. SEPTEMBER 14TH at 8 PM 2019

TICKETS $25 | $15 STUDENTS

Reservations: RSVP@SLDT.ORG

CHOREOGRAPHY BY SALVATORE LARUSSA

Costumes by GAGE BOONE (gage of the boone)

Dancers: ABBY DIAS, SARA EVELINA DAVIS, TYRA ELS, KELLY HOGAN, SOPHIA PELLEGROM, KIRSTEN REYNOLDS

Special Guest Performance Artist: GAGE BOONE (gage of the boone)

Guest Dance Companies: spacejunk Dance, ONE DAY DANCE

Lighting by Becky Nussbaum

Photo Credit:
Photo BEN BOYLES (TINY TIGER MEDIA)
Performer GAGE OF THE BOONE
Design STAVROS PAVLIDES

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Aug

28

to Aug 29

OPEN HOUSE | FALL REGISTRATION 2019

Wed, Aug 28, 2019 4:00 PM 16:00 Thu, Aug 29, 2019 4:00 PM 16:00
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OPEN HOUSE | FALL REGISTRATION 2019

Happy Summer to all our students!!

Hope you are having a great and safe Summer!!

We will be holding Fall Registration 2019 | CHILDREN’S PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMMING

Wed. Aug. 28th, 2019 | 4-6 PM

Thurs. Aug. 29th, 2019 | 4-6 PM

Classes begin Wed. Sept. 4th, 2019

If you have any questions, feel free to email Us at, info@SLDT.org

Salvatore LaRussa Dance Theatre
THE ACADEMY
66-85 73 PLACE
MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY 11379
Buzzer #1

See you there!!

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Free Sunday Performing Arts | Queens Outdoor Dance Festival

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