The Bessies Award Special Citation 2020 Honoree Jacqulyn Buglisi for the Table of Silence Project
Martha Hill Mid-Career Award celebrating Jacqulyn Buglisi 2024
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TIME TO PROTECT OUR PLANET
presented by vildwerk.
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Moss Anthology: Variation #5​
October 15 & 16, 2024, 7:00PM
El Museo del Barrio Theater
Did You Miss the Performance?
Watch the Archival Livestream
Wednesday, September 11th 2024
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Free, and open to the public.
Accessibility to the LC campus | access@lincolncenter.org | 212-875.5375
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Click here to view the 2024 Program
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Buglisi Dance Theatre in partnership with Lincoln Center present
A PROJECT OF THE ARNHOLD DANCE INNOVATION FUND
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Table of Silence Project 9/11
...a performance ritual and Call to Action for PEACE from the cultural capital of America to the world.
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Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 8:00am
Josie Robertson Plaza, Lincoln Center, NYC
Conceived and choreographed by Jacqulyn Buglisi
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Livestream produced by Nel Shelby Productions
Global Live Streaming on YouTube, Facebook Live, LincolnCenter.org
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Table of Silence Project is achieved through partnerships with The Juilliard School, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Dance/NYC, Chelsea Factory, Limón Dance,
Martha Graham Center, Steps on Broadway, Hunter College, among many others.
BDT creates an inclusive experience that is welcoming and accessible to all artists and audiences regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or religion.
Thursday, June 27, 2024, 6:30 pm
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Guest Artist, DUMBO Dance Festival Opening Nigh Gala
Excerpt "A Walk Through Fire"
Duffy Theater, Mark Morris Dance Center, Brooklyn
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Photo by Terri Gold, Dancers Isabella Pagano, Jai Perez
Saturday, August 17, 2024, 7:00 pm​
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"Suns and Future Imaginings"
43rd Annual Battery Dance Festival
Rockefeller Park, Battery Park City, NYC
Free outdoor performance | In-Person and livestreamed
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Photo by Kristin Lodeon, Dancers (L to R) Zachary Jeppsen, Jessica Sgambelluri, Isabella Pagano
We are thrilled to announce the release of the book “Table of Silence Project”, a labor of love designed and produced by photographer Paul B. Goode in collaboration with Buglisi Dance Theatre. The book tells the evolving story of BDT’s annual Call to Action for Peace through photographs selected from the more than 50,000 images taken by Paul B. Goode over 12 years and essays by the photographer himself, Jacqulyn Buglisi, Terese Capucilli, artistic collaborators and dancers.
The book is on sale HERE. After printing costs, 100% of the sales proceeds will go to Buglisi Dance Theatre for future productions of the "Table of Silence Project." Signed copies are available directly from BDT. Your support is deeply appreciated. Thank you!
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Photo by Paul B. Goode
Table of Silence Project Photo by Paul B. Goode
Table of Silence Project Meditation Variation weekly on Sundays at 10:30am
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YouTube: BuglisiDance
Buglisi Dance Theatre and the world community of Table of Silence Project dance artists invite you to a Call to Action during these unprecedented times. Participate with us in a virtual worldwide meditation variation with breath and the repetition of the twelve gestures. Together, we create a powerful movement mantra connecting humanity and manifesting a universal vibration of healing for global unity and peace.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PAST PERFORMANCES
Martha Hill Award Gala
Monday, February 26, 2024 6pm
Celebrating
Joan Meyers Brown
Jim May
Ronald K. Brown
Jacqulyn Buglisi
Photo by Sylvain Guenot
For more information go to
For Tickets CLICK HERE
Opening Night Gala, 2/29. For information, contact Suzanne Konowitz at Buglisi@buglisidance.org
Leaping in...
30th Anniversary Year
Buglisi Dance Theatre’s inventive programming illuminates the power and resilience of the human spirit. This season’s program is performed by a stunning, multi-generational cast of 15 dancers and features re-imaginings of iconic BDT repertoire, including Frida, a multi-media work that celebrates the heroic life of artist Frida Kahlo, a woman of extraordinary passions and extreme magnetism, with original cast Terese Capucilli and Christine Dakin, stars of contemporary dance, and internationally-acclaimed Taiwanese Guest Artist PeiJu Chien-Pott; Caravaggio Meets Hopper, a study in contrasts, isolation, and human relationships with Special Guests Elisa Clark and Chris Bloom; and, inspired by Dead Can Dance’s album The Serpent’s Egg and score for The Host of Seraphim, Buglisi’s World Premiere, A Walk Through Fire, on overcoming grief and loss as humanity finds itself on the precipice of all life changing, while recognizing the power of love.
Photo by Kristen Lodoen
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
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All of us at Buglisi Dance Theatre wish you the radiant boundless love
that this Holiday Season embraces, and a New Year filled with
the beauty that comes with the blessings of
divine light, love, liberty and the joy of peace in your life..xo JB
With You, we continue our vision that is building the legacy of American contemporary dance. With You, everything is possible.
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Thank you to the Incubation Lab participants, Table of Silence Peace Warriors, patrons, and supporters for joining us this year.
SOLD OUT! Creative Incubation Lab Series
with
Artistic Director Jacqulyn Buglisi and Comapny Dancers
Including excerpts from
Suns and Future Imaginings, Frida, Suspended Women and
continued exploration of Universal Dialogues from the Threads Project
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Sat., October 28, 2023, 12:00-3:00 PM
Gibney Dance Center | $30
Early Bird! Register by 10/18 to receive 30% discount | Code ED30
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Photo by Kristin Lodoen
Fri./Sun., July 28, 30, 2023, 7:00pm
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Guest Artist of Caroga Arts & Utica Dance
Caroga Lake Music Festival, Caroga Lake, NY
featuring SOSPIRI by Jacqulyn Buglisi
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Photo by Steven Pisano, Dancers Virginie Mécéne, Kevin Predmore
Tues.-Thurs., June 13-15, 2023, 7:30pm
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NYC Season to Kick Off
BDT’s 30th Anniversary
Joan Weill Center for Dance, Ailey Citigroup Theater
Featuring two world premieres and BDT masterworks
by Artistic Director Jacqulyn Buglisi
More info CLICK HERE
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Photo by Kristin Lodoen, World Premiere Illuminations
with Guest Artist Daniel Bernard Roumain
Narration by Terese Capucilli and Christine Dakin
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Thurs., June 22, 2023
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Guest Artist,
DUMBO Dance Festival Opening Night Gala
Duffy Theater, Mark Morris Dance Center
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Photo by Christopher Jones, Dancers Blakeley White-McGuire, Zachary Jeppsen
Fri., May 26, 2023 7:30pm
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Buglisi Dance Theatre on tour
Dance St. Louis Spring to Dance Festival
Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall, St. Louis, MO
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Photo by Kristin Lodoen, Dancers Virginie Mécéne, Kevin Predmore
Mon., May 15, 2023, 7:30pm
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Juilliard Senior Concert
featuring SOSPIRI by Jacqulyn Buglisi
Peter J. Sharp Theater, The Juilliard School
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Photo by Kristin Lodoen, Dancers Virginie Mécéne, Kevin Predmore
Mon., April 10, 2023, 7:30pm
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Movement at the Still Point: An Evening of Dance
featuring Terese Capucilli in Speak Memory by Jacqulyn Buglisi
The Joyce Theater, NYC
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Book: Rizzoli
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This one-night only performance brings dancers off the pages of the newly released book by renowned portrait photographer Mark Mann, Movement at the Still Point: An Ode to Dance, on sale at Rizzoli.
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Jacqulyn Buglisi Photo by Mark Mann
Tuesday, August 16, 2022, 7:00pm
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The Threads Project #1 “Universal Dialogues” excerpt
41st Annual Battery Dance Festival
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Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Park - Battery Park City
Free, outdoor performance open to all & livestream
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“Universal Dialogues” Photo by Kristin Lodoen Linder
Wed.-Thurs., June 22-23, 2022
BDT NYC Season at Chelsea Factory
a “reimagined space dedicated to the artists of NYC”
featuring the world premiere of
The Threads Project #1 “Universal Dialogues”
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Special Discount! 20% off of $40/$30 tickets
through June 18th with code: BDT20
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Threads Project #1 Photo @deb_fong_photography
Thurs.-Sun., June 23-26
2022 Virtual DUMBO Dance Festival
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BDT performs
Moss Anthology: Variation#5 excerpt (6/23);
In the name of the fire, the flame, and grace (6/25)
Invisible Embrace of Beauty excerpt (6/25)
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Invisible Embrace of Beauty Photo: Steven Pisano
The Threads Project: Creative Incubation Lab
Sat., April 23, 4:30-7:30PM & Sat., April 30, 2:30-5:30PM
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New York City Center Studio 5
Photo (c) Bill Biggart.
Thurs-Sat., April 14, 15, 7:30pm; April 16, 2:00PM & 7:30PM, 2022
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Hartt Dances Spring Concert presents
Jacqulyn Buglisi’s
Suspended Women
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Lincoln Theater, University of Hartford
Tickets: www.hartford.edu/boxoffice | 860-768-4228
LiveStream: www.hartford.edu/harttstream​
BDT is honored to perform in
Dancers for Ukraine Benefit
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Sat., April 9, 8:00PM, 2022
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for humanitarian aid in Ukraine
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Gibney Dance, 280 Broadway
Invisible Embrace of Beauty Photo by Paul B. Goode
Dancers: Ricardo Barrett and Jessica Sgambelluri
in partnership with New York Live Arts
World Premiere: Invisible Embrace
Thurs., May 20, 2021, Opening Night Premiere
On-Demand through May 23, 2021
Post-Show Talk-Back Moderated by Danni Gee
Free with $10 Suggested Donation
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Gibney presents Sorry I Missed Your Show
A screening & discussion with Jacqulyn Buglisi and Terese Capucilli
Wed., March 10, 2021, 6:30-8pm
26th Anniversary NYC Season
Ode to the Planet and Humanity
Tues.-Thurs., December 10 (6-7pm); December 11, 12 (7:30pm)
Performance Tickets: online at buglisi.eventbrite.com
Patron Reception 12/11 at 6:30: Click Here for Tickets
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The Ailey Citigroup Theater, 405 West 55th Street
Info: 212-719-3301 or buglisi@buglisidance.org
Moss Anthology: Variation#5 Photo by Steven Pisano
BDT on Tour presented by Bodiography
Feb. 7-8, 2020
Byham Theater, Pittsburgh, PA
Moss#5 Variation Photo by Paul B. Goode (2018)
SAVE THE DATE
June 11-16, 2019
Women Create! A Festival of Dance
New York Live Arts
BDT performs on June 11, 14, 15, 16
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June 21
Bryant Park Presents Contemporary Dance
Buglisi Dance Theatre at APAP
See an excerpt of UNUM, Buglisi Dance Theatre's newest work at
Peridance APAP Showcase, Program A.
When: Sat., January 5th, 8:30pm & Sun., January 6th, 4:30pm
Where: Peridance, Salvatore Capezio Theater, 126 East 13th Street
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Choreographed by Virginie Mécène, UNUM, a trio for 3 men, explores the idea that mankind comes from the same source of energy. UNUM (one in Latin) is a collaboration between Mécène and composer Jacopo Baboni Schilingi that utilizes groundbreaking medical technology to measure the breath. The dancer’s breath is translated into sound as they move through the choreography. Unconsciously, we are One.
UNUM Photo by SJR Photography (2018)
Thursday October 11, 2018
Dumbo Dance Festival:
Guest Artist for Opening Night Performance & Gala
Tickets Here
Wednesday October 10th, 2018
New York Zen Center Gala
BDT Featured Guest Artist
August 13-17, 2018 2:30-4:30pm
Steps with Contemporary Masters
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Mon-Fri., July 23-27, 2018 10:10am-12:10pm
Martha Graham School Summer Intensive
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January 29-May 12, 2018
Creative Residency & Commission,
Marymount Manhattan College
Moss#4 Variation
Performances: May 3-5; May 10-12 | Tickets
Moss 1 Photo by Paul B. Goode
Kickoff to 25th Anniversary Season
Performances May 1-2, 2018, 7:00pm
Gala Reception on May 2
Ailey Citigroup Theater, 405 West 55th Street, NYC
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Performance Tickets: Ticket Central 212-279-4200 or Online
Gala Tickets: Click for Tickets and Information
212-719-3301 or buglisi@buglisidance.org
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Threshold: Photo by Terri Gold | Dancers Virginie Mécène and Kevin Predmore
January 4-21, 2018
Creative Residency & Performances,
University of California, Santa Barbara
BDT performs “Requiem”, Santa Barbara Dance Theater, Hatlen Theater (1/17-21). Tickets.
Commission: “Moss 3 Variations: Dialogues on What Makes us Human” on UCSB Dance Company.
Spring Concert Premiere: April 13-15 at the Hatlen Theater
European Tour: April 21, May 3, 4, 5, 2018.
Requiem Photo by Kristin Lodoen Linder | Dancers: Terese Capucilli and Miki Orihara
August 16, 2017, 7pm
36th Annual Battery Dance Festival
Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Park, NYC
Free outdoor performance open to all.
Photo by Darial Sneed
2017 Victory Dance
The Duke on 42nd Street
July 10-21: 10 education performances
July 13 and 20, 7pm: 2 public performances
Tickets at 646-223-3010 or NewVictory.org
Prelude Photo by Paul B. Goode | Dancer Ari Mayzick
June 22, 2017 7:30pm
Up Close: A Benefit Performance Event
New York City Center Studio 5
Threshold Photo by Terri Gold | Dancers Virginie Mecene and Kevin Predmore
June 13-17, 2017 7:30pm
NYC Season at New York Live Arts
Info & Online Tickets | Box Office 212-924-0077
The Conversation Photo by Kristin Lodoen Linder | Dancer Yin-Ling Lin
May 8-24, 2016
Table of Silence Project Residency at the University of California, Santa Barbara
Mon., May 23rd, 12noon-1pm: Livestream
Photo (c) Paul B. Goode
"We have achieved this awe inspiring Ritual Performance because of the ardent commitment, love, positive energy, and generosity of spirit you brought each day, and I embrace all of you for your unwavering belief in peace through art.
I hope you will continue to be a part of the Table of Silence and join us for future workshops and performances.
Touching the earth… from the sole of our foot to the soul of the earth… One step at a time, we shall change the world…"
With loving gratitude, xxoo Jacqulyn
(bridging the Ancient and the Contemporary)
P.S.: Please send us testimonials from your family and friends or from yourselves as artists that we might continue to share this project. Join us for our holiday workshops and performances upcoming…
June 7-9, 2016
NYC Season at The Ailey Citigroup Theater
Tues., 6/7 @ 8pm | Wed.-Thurs., 6/8-9 @7:30pm
Box Office: 800-838-3006 x 1
Opening Night Celebration
Honoring Associate Founder Terese Capucilli
Guest Artist Blakeley White-McGuire performs Martha Graham’s
Deep Song
Tues., June 7th | Performance 8:00pm | 9:30 pm Champagne Gala
Photo (c) Kristin Lodoen Linder
Jacqulyn Buglisi's Suspended Women
On Tour
with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center
June 12 & 19, 2015, New York, NY
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Photo (c) Paul Kolnick
Buglisi…works in images that seduce the eye as much as the imagination… a rarity in today’s world…Probably no woman, other than Graham, has plumbed such emotional depths choreographically.
Dance Magazine
Visually stunning…motions of romance, fleeting and passionate...
The New York Times