BALLET NEPANTLA + AJKUN BALLET THEATRE

BALLET NEPANTLA + AJKUN BALLET THEATRE

Ballet Nepantla originated from a series of pláticas between founders Andrea Guajardo and Martín Rodríguez, two artists whose early professional identities emerged from distinct genres: Andrea from classical ballet and contemporary dance, and Martin from traditional Mexican folklórico. They envisioned a new form of expression that fused the two modalities, and they envisioned an aesthetic that would speak to the historical, cultural, and social realities of a broader narrative of being Mexican, Mexican American,

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BOCA TUYA + PONY BOX DANCE THEATRE + BATTERY DANCE COMPANY

BOCA TUYA + PONY BOX DANCE THEATRE + BATTERY DANCE COMPANY

BOCA TUYA is a New York-based movement contributing to redefining the artistic landscape under the visionary direction of Puerto Rican choreographer Omar Román de Jesús. Rooted in the rhythms, storytelling traditions, and cultural heritage of Puerto Rico, we craft immersive dreamscapes that blend vibrant cadence, surrealist narratives, and unforgettable characters. Honoring our traditions, ancestors, and those who came before us, we connect past

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QUABA ERNEST + VENZA DANCE + FORCES OF NATURE DANCE COMPANY

QUABA ERNEST + VENZA DANCE + FORCES OF NATURE DANCE COMPANY

QUABA VENZA ERNEST, born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, began his dance training at Dance Theatre of Harlem. He continued his training at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Performing Arts, and SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Dance. He began his career with Ballet BC for their 2019/2020 season. He received the Thayer Fellowship in the Arts for Choreography/Dance in 2019, and The Ann & Weston Hicks Choreography Fellowship at Jacob’s Pillow in 2021. Quaba has danced in the

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PARUL SHAH DANCE COMPANY + PERIDANCE + ALISON COOK BEATTY DANCE

PARUL SHAH DANCE COMPANY + PERIDANCE + ALISON COOK BEATTY DANCE

The Parul Shah Dance Company is a New York-based Kathak and contemporary dance company that expands the classical medium beyond cultural boundaries. Through performance and education, the company’s work harnesses the expressive power of Indian classical dance to promote cultural understanding and explore questions around identity and humanity. Artistic director Parul Shah is committed to shining a light on marginalized

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Rufus King Park is the exclusive home of The Jamaica Dance Festival.

  • Address
    150-29 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY 11435

Accessibility: The park is fully accessible to those using wheelchairs, scooters, crutches and walkers. For additional accommodations, an accessibility coordinator is available via thejamaicadancefestival@abetterjamaica.org