Hamptons Dance Project Returns for Fifth Year

From Friday, August 18, to Sunday, August 20, Hamptons Dance Project (HDP) returns to East Hampton with an eclectic program of new commissions and classic dance works reimagined.

In association with Guild Hall, HDP will perform outdoors at the Fireplace Lodge in Springs, a 20-acre farm overlooking Gardiner’s Bay on the northeast shore of East Hampton.

“Fireplace Lodge is one of my favorite places in the world.” said Jose Sebastian, HDP’s artistic director and one of its dancers. “We’re so grateful to Oliver and Max Ryan for hosting us for a third time.”

This season marks Hamptons Dance Project’s five-year anniversary, a milestone for any new organization.

“I could never have guessed how far we would come in such a short time,” said Sebastian. “Each year builds on the last as we expand our relationships, grow our audiences, and provide opportunities for our artists to stretch themselves in new and exciting directions.”

HDP V will feature the work of choreographers Justin Peck, Gemma Bond, Gregory Dolbashian, Jorma Elo, Melanie Hamrick and others, along with America Ballet Theatre dancers Joo Won Ahn, Sierra Armstrong, Aran Bell, Lauren Bonfiglio, Carlos Gonzalez, Catherine Hurlin, Erica Lall, Tyler Maloney, Chloe Misseldine and Jose Sebastian.

Hamptons Dance Project pairs premiere dancers from ballet and modern dance with master choreographers to present the classical repertoire reimagined alongside innovative new works. HDP promotes dance as a part of the cultural landscape of Long Island’s East End; connects with other communities that have minimal exposure to ballet and classical dance performance; and encourages artists to take risks and stretch their talents in new directions.

Hamptons Dance Project performances are at 6 p.m. on August 18, 19 and 20 at Fireplace Lodge on Hog Creek Lane in Springs. Tickets are $125 for general admission, $200 with a preshow cocktail reception at hamptonsdanceproject.org.