Dancers take to NYC stage to support people of Ukraine

The night time will convey collectively stars from American Ballet Theatre, New York Metropolis Ballet, Ballroom, Broadway, and overseas whereas welcoming notable visitor audio system to face in solidarity towards the current Russian assaults on Ukraine.

iHeartDance NYC was based by dance activists Melissa Gerstein and Kimberly Giannelli and was initially created as an initiative to assist artists and kickstart stay performances in New York through the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the last 12 months, the pair has produced 17 sold-out performances, employed over 200 dancers and choreographers, raised important funds, and welcomed stay and digital audiences throughout 5 international locations.

With COVID-19 instances declining and theaters reopened, the pair have continued their mission to make use of dance as a automobile to make a big affect locally domestically and globally.

“We’re merely heartbroken and really feel helpless whereas watching the thousands and thousands of refugees leaving their houses behind and the bravery of those that are risking their lives within the identify of freedom,” Gerstein and Giannelli mentioned in a joint assertion. “This night of dance brings Ukrainian artists to the stage to inform their very own tales, many who haven’t heard from their family members in a number of days, and different members of the dance neighborhood who stand behind them with love and assist.”

Tickets to the iHeartDance NYC profit efficiency are $100 and $300 (consists of premium seating and post-performance meet and greet) and can be found on Ticketmaster.