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Programs We Offer

We are happy to tailor programs for specific audience, venues and budgets. Please call or email to discuss individual needs.

Isadora Duncan Repertory

Isadora Duncan: the Divine Flame
One of the first programs to combine Isadora’s dances with Isadora’s story. This program was originally created by Beth Jucovy and Shirley Romaine in 1998, and then revised in 2016. This award winning program has been presented at the Vanderbilt Museum, The Queens Museum of Art, at Hempstead House, at Adelphi and Hofstra Universities and many Library auditoriums. With Full narration of Isadora’s life, illustrated with the dances.
I Hear America Singing, I See America Dancing.
 We celebrate the legacy of iconic American poet, of Walt Whitman (May 31, 1819), with an Isadora Duncan dance program in his honor: I Hear America Singing, I See America Dancing. Isadora Duncan was greatly influenced by Whitman, calling him her spiritual teacher. We will pay tribute to these two kindred spirits through word, dance and music.  Excerpts of  poems by Whitman are illustrated by complementary Duncan dances. 
Isadora and the Power of Mythology
A theatrical indoor program which explores Isadora’s mythology based works. An award-winning program presented at many Libraries.
Isadora and the American Jewish Experience
A program which explores why the American Jewish Immigrant population was drawn to Isadora in the mid-20th century.  Originally commissioned for the 92nd St. Y as a program entitled “Isadora and the American Jewish Intelligentsia”, the program has also been presented at many Community Centers, Jewish Centers and libraries.
Midsummer Magic: Zeus’ Garden
The Company’s outdoor program of Duncan works based on Greek mythology, Classical Greek Art and Nature. Originally commissioned for Old Westbury Gardens Midsummer Night (2009- 2012) and performed subsequently on the grounds of the Nassau County Museum of Art in 2013 and at the Unitarian Universalist  Congregation at Shelter Rock in 2014. A perfect summer program, ideal for historical estates and Gardens.
Shorter programs of Isadora works, including
  • The Brahms Repertory: the many faces of love
  • The Chopin Repertory: the autobiographical works
  • The Schubert Repertory: the Children’s Dances
  • Dances of Revolution and Political statements including works to Scriabin, the Russian workers Songs, Chopin Polonaises, the Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6 in B minor op. 74, (the Pathétique)
  • The Gluck works: Dances of the stories of Orpheus and of Iphigenia, set to Gluck operas including “Tribute to the Greek gods” and “Dances of the Underworld”
  • Works of Nature: programs of Duncan works that are inspired by nature including Dances of Air, Water, Earth and Fire.

Original Works

Full programs or individual pieces available for concerts, museums, schools, universities, parks, community centers. Programs of original works of Beth Jucovy (and at times other choreographers) that we have offered in recent years include:
Morning Afternoon Evening

Morning Afternoon Evening brings to life imagery and ideas inherent in an original lyrical poem written by poet Kyra Jucovy. This philosophical artwork depicts a journey, following a river from its source in caves all the way to the mouth of the ocean illustrating the cyclic nature of so many aspects of our world. With 8 company dancers and an actor woven through the work, this holistic work encompasses poetry, dance and theater.

This project has been several years in the making. When covid hit, in 2020, the last and pivotal section of the work was created as a film. in the fall of 2021, the work began live presentations in full, both in nature-on beautiful grounds of nature preserves as well as at indoor theaters.

Delicate Web and Earth Trilogy

Delicate Web, depicts how humankind has destroyed the precious natural world that we, as a species, have taken for granted. Surreptitiously, our own waste products, a product of our self-indulgence and self-centeredness, destroy us. 

Earth Trilogy is an expansion of this work, and includes a beginning and end section. The first section expresses the wonder and beauty of the natural world, with Isadora Duncan nature repertory. The final section, after "Delicate Web"—with the women’s choir Willow—is a statement of possibility, a hymn embodied in music and movement to honor our earth.

Through the Portals
Through the Portals incorporates artist Susan-Ruth Cohen’s "Finding the song" paintings as portals into worlds of transformation. Depicting dancers as colors that begin as one entity, they separate and establish independent identity. Identity is tested as the interact in ever-changing groupings. The play between independence and interdependence continually cycles. This work can be performed independently or as part of a full concert with other works. We also offer workshops including visual art and dance, related to the work.
ColorSong Dance and other works

ColorSong Universe depicts a universe of matter and relationships; ranging from the cosmos to the subatomic. When a dancer flippantly disassembles a paper sculpture, havoc ensues. Colors and energy are let loose in a flurry of expression and movement. The work is inspired by Susan Ruth Cohen's Colorsong paintings and poem, Paul Joseph's original musical score and theories of cosmology and physics. This 40 minute multi-disciplinary work can be performed alone, with a dance/art/music workshop or with other company repertory.




Future/Past/Present with other works
Future Past Present is a unique mix of dance and theater, developed collaboratively with the performers. Characters, from the future present a "history lesson" and embody seven present day females who span in age over eight decades. The work shares an honest look at the views of these women expressed through movement, music including live original piano works, media and word. Topics they explore include Spirituality, Discipline, Conformity, Love, Loss and Creativity. Other original dance and dance theater works complement the program.
A World of Dance
With pieces that utilize techniques of ballet, modern dance, jazz dance, theatre dance, and, most importantly, hybrids, the program gives a wide perspective on current dance trends. The works are accessible and varied. Pieces run the gamut from light-hearted and fun, works that explore the beauty and physics of moving bodies, to works that express nature and emotions in everyday experience. The program explores dance composition as well: audience members are invited to discuss with the choreographer, dancers and narrator about the processes and inner workings that go on when creating and rehearsing dances.
Dances of Fantasy, Science and Nature (family program)
Using the medium of dance the company explores fantasy, elements of nature and scientific concepts. This delightfully engaging and creative program includes classical, popular, contemporary and theater dance forms. It is narrated with insights and interactive engagement. Audience members have a chance to talk to the dancers and choreographer and get an inside look at the creative process… maybe even try out some of your own ideas.
Dances of Nature / Dances of Interactions
A program in two parts (or sometimes presented as two full separate programs) Dances of Nature encompasses both original Jucovy works and Isadora Duncan dances that express the elements of air, earth, water and fire. Dances of Interactions consists of contemporary dances that explore realms of science, visual art and music. Works include interactions with kinetic sculptures of Kyle Dries. Also featured is Shades of Blue to music of the great Billie Holiday and Johnny Copland and Emergence, a work which explores the concept of networked systems.
Dreamscape
Dreamscape is a multi-media contemporary dance originally commissioned by the Long Island Children’s Museum to complement their exhibit “Night Journeys”. This unique dance/ theater piece depicts glimpses into the dream-state. It is a light-hearted and exciting look into the bizarre world of dreams. Classical dance, modern dance, gymnastics, hip-hop, and even tap are fused into this delightful and creative "Night's Journey".
Visionaries, Revolutionaries and Mavericks
Explores the development of American Modern Dance during the 20th Century through narration, slides and live dance. With works of pioneers such as Isadora Duncan, Katherine Dunham, Anna Sokolow and other important mavericks, we explore the influence of the modern dance pioneers on choreographers of today. Contemporary dance works are also presented which include a variety of choreographers and styles.
Dances of the Heart
Contemporary and Classically based works that expore themes of the love and science including “Heart’s Connections” a piece which incorporates state-of-the-art video/dance technology.
A World of Jazz
A program which explores Jazz dance including classic jazz dance, dances to Blues, Rock, contemporary pop, theater dance and Break Dance.

Events

Upcoming Events

Sundays at 5 Performance at Steppingstone Waterside Theatre

Sept. 4, 2022, 5 p.m.

Steppingstone Park, 38 Steppingstone Lane, Kings Point NY 11024

 We are excited to return to this beautiful outdoor theater overlooking the LI Sound! Our program will bring back favorites of Dance Visions NY and show some new work, all perfectly suited for this unique environment. This joyous and rich program celebrates nature and Life! It will also include musical pieces sung and played by rising talent Aerlie Deutscher. We are so excited to bring back DANCE to Steppingstone in 2022! If you would like to attend, please contact Beth at dancevisions.ny@gmail.com or 516 314 2359.

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Upcoming Classes! Summer Sessions

March 9, 2022, 11 a.m.

online: FROM YOUR HOME! AND Great Neck Continuing education, 30 Cumberland Rd. Great Neck, NY

Classes for Adults and teens online -  * Monthly Online Duncan based workshop for the body and soul! International participants encouraged. Also Bi-weekly classes of Body-Conditioning for well-being (based on the Nickolaus technique) (suggested  payments $10-$15).  Privates also available.

 Contact us at  516 314 2359 or dancevisions.ny@gmail.com


AND Great Neck Community ED classes offered in person including Fascia Stretch Class, Ballet, Classical/Creative/Duncan  and JAZZ! Summer session begins Jul 5. Registration is open!

See Great Neck Continuing Education 


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Past Events

Interdisciplinary Movement Art for 2022 at Hewlett-Woodmere Library

Description:

Morning Afternoon Evening brings to life imagery and ideas inherent in a lyrical and symbolic poem written by the creator’s daughter, Kyra Jucovy. Now with projected still and moving imagery! Straight from off-Broadway at the TADA! Theater (through Emerging Artist's Theater's New Work Series)  we are bringing this performance back to local audiences. With 8 Dance Visions NY company dancers and actor Tzena Nicole, this holistic work consists of poetry, dance, theater and now visual art.  It encompasses timeless and timely themes of destruction leading to creation, darkness to light, ending to beginnings. In addition the company will also perform a segment of authentic Isadora Duncan dances, repertory which seeds the choreography of Morning Afternoon Evening, and is accompanied with live music played by pianist Leonard Lehrman. For ticket info and reservations call: (516) 374-1967 ext 231  This program is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and is administered by The Huntington Arts Council, Inc. 


"Morning Afternoon Evening" at the TADA Theater!

Description: Morning Afternoon Evening will be presented off-Broadway! through the New Work Series of Emerging Artists Theatre now with new background still and moving imagery!  This work continues to evolve and continues to be so timely and relevant! Tickets are available now!


"Morning Afternoon Evening" brings to life the imagery and ideas expressed in a lyrical and symbolic poem written by the creators daughter. Depicting a journey following a river from its source in caves all the way to the mouth of the ocean, this thought-provoking piece illustrates the life cycle of an idea, an individual, a culture, humanity, a universe. With eight Dance Visions NY company dancers and an actor, it is a holistic artwork consisting of poetry, dance, theater, and (newly created) projected imagery, encompassing timeless and timely themes of destruction leading to creation, darkness to light, ending to beginnings.

Director/Choreographer/Imagery: Beth Jucovy
Poet: Kyra Jucovy
Actor: Tzena Nicole
Dancers: Eric Acevedo, Louisa Cathcart, Ligia Gaissionok, Chiemi Ip, Beth Jucovy, Rebekah Mulkey, Olivia Parente, Michelle Tilghman
Imagery Consultant: Anthony Pepitone
Stage Manager: Daisy Phillips

Interdisciplinary Movement Art for 2022

Description:

Morning Afternoon Evening brings to life imagery and ideas inherent in a lyrical and symbolic poem written by the creator’s daughter, Kyra Jucovy. For this program we are adding projected still and moving imagery! With 8 Dance Visions NY company dancers and actor Tzena Nicole, this holistic work consists of poetry, dance, theater and now visual art.  It encompasses timeless and timely themes of destruction leading to creation, darkness to light, ending to beginnings. After successful runs at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, at Dixon Place Theater in NYC and outdoor programs at historical sites on Long Island, we are bringing this work live to the Elmont Library where "Evening," the film, was shown in 2020. In addition The company will also perform a segment of authentic Isadora Duncan dances, repertory which seeds the choreography of Morning Afternoon Evening, and is accompanied with live music played by pianist Leonard Lehrman. This program is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and is administered by The Huntington Arts Council, Inc.


"Evening" (live) as part of Dixon Place's and Creative Performances'Dance Bloc festival!

Description:

"Evening" from "Morning Afternoon Evening" is a dance/theater/poetry artwork that illustrates the cyclic nature of so much of our world and has particular relevance today with its themes of destruction leading to creation, endings leading to beginnings and darkness leading to light. The work confronts global and personal trauma and shows a process of accessing the strength, resilience and engagement that potential healing requires. It is also a reaffirmation of the beauty inherent in our universe and a reminder that "the darker the night, the brighter the dawn"  Daisaku Ikeda 

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening at Nassau County Museum of Art

Description:

This inter-disciplinary work brings to life the ideas and imagery of an original lyrical, symbolic poem by Kyra Jucovy. This thought-provoking and holistic artwork tells the story of a journey, following a river from its source in caves all the way to the ocean. With Actor Tzena Nicole, in monologue, woven into the choreography danced by the company. The movement is sourced from Isadora Duncan Dance principles and repertory which is fully complementary to the poem. Performed outdoors on the beautiful grounds of the Nassau County Museum of Art!.  Click here to register and for further info .  Dance Visions NY is very grateful for any donation to the company  for this program, to support, please click here. 

This program is made possible  with funds from the Decentralization Program as well as the Restart NY Program,  both regrant programs of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by The Huntington Arts Council. 

Contact

E. dancevisions.ny@gmail.com
P. 516-482-2621