Booking

Misnomer provides:

We have worked across the globe in many disciplines with highly regarded clients and theaters. We’ve received high-acclaim in the press and from our client references.

Recent projects include partnering with Apple Computers, Tronic Studios, RES, The Joyce Theater, and The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts at NYU.

CHRIS ELAM / MISNOMER DANCE THEATER’S

 “THROW PEOPLE”
 IS AVAILABLE FOR BOOKING

“Throw People” was named one of the Top Ten Dance Performances for 2006 by The New York Times. The piece also earned Misnomer a spot in Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch” and a residency commission for two productions at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts At New York University.

"Throw People" consists of two 25-minute halves, a quartet named "Land Flat" and a trio by the evening's name” Throw People”. The work for six dancers is a highly physical exploration by human-like beings, aiming to express themselves and impact one another. The piece strikes an earnest tone that is humorous and thoughtful. Both pieces can be viewed on this website in the video gallery.

ALSO AVAILABLE TO TOUR:

REPERTORY – Misnomer has an active repertory of fourteen pieces, ranging from four to sixty minutes, from which we can create an evening that suits a presenter’s needs. To see our other works, please speak with us.

UPCOMING PREMIERES – The Skirball Center will produce Misnomer’s next two new programs of choreography in April and November 2007. We’d be happy to discuss these works to consider pre-booking.

IN ADDITION TO PERFORMANCES:

LOCAL AUDIENCES / PRESENTER PARTNERSHIP – Business Week Magazine is writing an article about Misnomer’s innovative methods of building new audiences across the country through the creation of an online internet model. Misnomer works with local presenters to supplement their existing audiences.

COMUNNITY AND INTER-DEPARTMENTAL PROJECTS – Misnomer has facilitated numerous large-scale, inter-departmental and cross-campus initiatives at universities, most recently at NYU and Brown University. Working with faculty and students, we’ve bridged a unique range of departments and fields in curious fashions.

TECHNOLOGY TALKS – Misnomer engages audiences with discussions about our interactive technology work with Apple Computers – who filmed a documentary about our motion-capture choreography for the RES Digital Film Festival – and about our project creating multimedia dances in Holland.

INTERCULTURAL TALKS – Misnomer offers a talk about creating choreographies in international contexts, during which we discuss Misnomer's past work in Indonesia, Cuba, Turkey, Brazil, Ireland, and Holland.

GUEST CHOREOGRAPHER – Misnomer has created original works on students at a dozen universities, offering a student-focused educational and artistically meaningful experience. Videos of works that we have set on students are available on this website on the teaching page, along with student interviews and testimonials.

Full DVDs of the Company and works on students are available upon request. Call us at 917-602-0478 or email Chris at chris@misnomer.org to discuss possibilities.