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Songs of a Wayfarer

On the occasion of the New York City Center 20 fall for dance festival, the American Friends of the Paris Opera & Ballet cordially invite you to attend a performance featuring Germain Louvet & Hugo Marchand, Étoiles of the Paris Opera Ballet, in Songs of a Wayfarer, choreography by Maurice Béjart, on Saturday, October 7 at 8:00pm at the NY City Center, 131 W 55th St (between Sixth and Seventh avenues), New York, NY 10019, followed by a dinner with the Artists.

In 2004, former City Center President & CEO Arlene Shuler launched a festival that would bring the best in dance to a broader New York audience. This beloved fall tradition has welcomed over 378,000 fans and is now a fixture on the New York dance scene.

This year’s highlights include an interdisciplinary collaboration between star ballerina Sara Mearns, choreographer Bobbi Jene Smith, and bass-baritone Davóne Tines co-presented with Vail Dance Festival. And the all-star Paris Opera Ballet duo of Hugo Marchand and Germain Louvet; two World Premiere City Center Commissions—from tap icon Michelle Dorrance with celebrated street dance artist Ephrat Asherie, and Adesola Osakalumi with the visionary team behind Jam On The Groove; the return of beloved Brazilian troupe Grupo Corpo.

Limited number of packages (premium seats + dinner with the artists) are available for $500, including a $250 tax-deductible contribution. Please RSVP by September 25th.