Paul Taylor Dance Company

Date/Time:
Saturday, September 26, 2026
7:30 pm – 9:45 pm

Offer:
In-person: 2 free tickets — Best available seating in Price 3 or Price 4

Event Details:

Esteemed for passionate expression and thrilling athleticism, Northrop-favorite Paul Taylor Dance Company returns to set the stage ablaze with highly charged, energetic modern dance accompanied by a live orchestra. The dynamic ensemble, "one of the most exciting, innovative and delightful dance companies in the entire world" (The New York Times) continues to pulse with the powerhouse imagination of its namesake under the "Taylor-made" appointment of Artistic Director Michael Novak.

The vigorous program showcases three contrasting works that explore the complexities of the human condition through Taylor's signature theatricality. It opens with the physically demanding dynamic geometry of Taylor's "Brandenburgs" (Opus 88, 1988), an exuberant, gallant piece set to Johann Sebastian Bach's Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 3 and 6.

Following "Brandenburgs" is a sensational new work by critically acclaimed choreographer Pam Tanowitz, "Messengers, Maidens and the End of Something Else," danced to Franz Schubert's haunting "Death and the Maiden," with sets and costumes by visual artist Sarah Crowner. In a somber shift, the evening concludes with the company premiere of resident choreographer Robert Battle's "No Longer Silent" (2007), a "searing" large-ensemble work, "arguably his strongest" according to The New York Times. The piece's mechanical, ritualistic movement is intensified with "Ogelala" (Ballettmysterium) Op. 53 by Erwin Schulhoff, a Jewish composer whose work was banned in Nazi Germany.

Location:
Northrop - Carlson Family Stage
84 Church Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Hours of Operation:
Mon – Fri, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Accessibility Information:
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Organization Details:

Situated at the heart of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus and a state historic landmark, Northrop has served as the University’s primary gathering place for the performing arts, world-renowned dance performances, concerts, academic ceremonies, and major civic events for nearly 100 years. From touring international and favorite local dance companies, musicians, and film screenings to the hottest comedy acts, renowned speakers, celebrated authors, and prestigious UMN lectures, Northrop offers opportunities for all ages to explore, learn, and engage.

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Offer: In-person: 2 free tickets — Best available seating in Price 3 or Price 4

Date/Time: Saturday, September 26, 2026 7:30 pm

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