The Jamestown Dance Festival will return to SUNY Jamestown Community College with three performances at Scharmann Theatre.
Troy Lingelbach's solo performance, "International Lover," will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13.
"Contemporary Voices," featuring contemporary and postmodern dance by three acclaimed artists and companies, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12.
In "International Lover," Lingelbach blends aerial trapeze, dance, burlesque and performance art to tell the story of their journey toward self-acceptance. The autobiographical performance explores identity, gender, sexuality, and self-doubt while following Lingelbach's search for authenticity. Through vulnerability and resilience, the work celebrates embracing one's true self and personal power.
"Contemporary Voices" features TwinHead Dance, Rik Daniels and legendary choreographer Jim Self, whose performances explore movement, identity, accessibility and creativity. The program offers audiences an intimate look at innovative contemporary dance through a variety of artistic perspectives.
Admission to each JCC performance is free for JCC students with a valid college ID. Seating is limited.
Tickets are available online at sukanyaburman.com/Jamestown-Dance-Festival.
Presented by Sukanya Burman Dance, the Jamestown Dance Festival is entering its third year. The five-day festival celebrates dance as a global, interdisciplinary and community-centered art form through performances, workshops, film screenings, artist talks and community engagement events at venues throughout Jamestown.
An additional performance will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, featuring New York City-based companies Music From The Sole and Sun Kim Dance Theatre.
JCC also hosted a workshop and two Jamestown Dance Festival performances last September on the Jamestown Campus.