The Hamptons Dance Project Returns for Fifth Year

Hamptons Dance Project (HDP) returns to East Hampton this August with an eclectic program of new commissions and classic works reimagined. The event is presented in association with Guild Hall in East Hampton. From Friday, August 18, to Sunday, August 20, HDP celebrates its fifth year performing in East Hampton and will be returning to present shows at the idyllic Fireplace Lodge in Springs, a 20-acre farm overlooking Gardiner’s Bay.

“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. It’s such a beautiful setting, and it’s come to feel like home to us.”

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,” he added. “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.”

The Hamptons Dance Project pairs premier dancers from ballet and modern dance with master choreographers to present a classical repertoire alongside newer works. HDP V will feature the work of choreographers Justin Peck, Gemma Bond, Gregory Dolbashian, Jorma Elo, Melanie Hamrick, and others, along with American 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.

“We’re excited to welcome new artists. We’re also thrilled that so many choreographers and dancers are back with us again this year,” said Sebastian. He added that, as always, HDP V has a few surprises in store.

Guild Hall also hosted Sebastian and Hamptons Dance Project in May as part of the William P. Rayner Artists-in-Residence program, which supports artists with a commissioning fee, creative mentorships and administrative support, living space and a rehearsal studio.

“The Rayner Residency gives us a wonderful opportunity to explore new work,” said Sebastian. “It’s an ideal environment to foster experimentation and creativity, and we’re so glad to have had this opportunity again once again.”

Performances are Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 18, 19 and 20, and begin with a cocktail reception at 5 p.m. for upper-level ticket buyers followed by the performance from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $125 for general admission to $200 with the preshow cocktail reception and can be purchased at hamptonsdanceproject.org.