“BalletCollective’s Translation is breathtaking.”
NOW OPEN. FOUR WEEKS ONLY.
Ballet in an infinite lightscape.
THE CULTURE CLUB
530 W 27th St. 55 mins. Seated. $48-$124
SLIP OFF THE STREET AND INTO AN INFINITE LIGHTSCAPE, WHERE SILHOUETTED FORMS GLIDE THROUGH TIME AND SPACE.
Translation, BalletCollective's acclaimed contemporary ballet inside a light installation, choreographed by Troy Schumacher, returns for an extended run inside The Culture Club a brand-new venue at 530 West 27th Street, inside New York City's most storied venue for immersive theatre.
Six dancers move in silhouette through shifting planes of projected light, surrounded by music from Julianna Barwick and an immersive installation by Sergio Mora-Diaz. Created in collaboration with Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Award–winning author Ken Liu, Translation invites audiences into a space suspended between memory, message, and dream.
Translation is contemporary ballet performed in close quarters inside a light installation.
You will be seated for the full 55 minutes.
“Immersive” means proximity, not audience participation.
Doors open 40 minutes before the performance. You are welcome to enjoy a beverage in our lounge.
Photos are encouraged before and after the performance, including a post-show photo opportunity inside Sergio Mora Diaz’s “Void” installation.
SOUND SURROUNDS YOU. THE WORLD OPENS. EVERYTHING SLOWS.
PERFORMANCE
CALENDAR
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Week One · June 4 – 7
Week Two · June 9 – 14
Week Three · June 16 – 20
Week Four · June 23 – 28
Thank you for joining us.
INTIMATE. MEDITATIVE.
Called “breathtaking," “magical" and "an infinite landscape of moving light and shadow," seeTranslation before it disappears.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Translation is contemporary ballet performed in close quarters. "Immersive" here means proximity — the dancers are immersed inside the installation — not participation. You'll be seated for the full 55 minutes.
The space. The Culture Club holds 82 seats. The performance happens at close proximity.
When to arrive. Doors open 30 minutes before each performance. We recommend arriving 15 to 20 minutes early.
Late seating. The performance runs continuously, with no intermission. Late arrivals will be seated at the next natural pause, or at the end if no break allows.
Dress. Whatever you'd wear to dinner. Casual is welcome.
Photos and video. Photos before and after the performance are encouraged. During the performance, please put phones away. Following the performance, there will be a photo opportunity inside the installation.
Children. Recommended for ages 9 and up. The work is contemplative and runs continuously.
Accessibility. Translation contains sustained projected light, including patterns, flicker, and shifting visual fields and may impact patrons with photosensitive epilepsy or sensitivity to light-based stimuli.
See Getting Here for venue details, or email info@balletcollective.com with specific needs.
Program and offerings subject to change. Tickets are nonrefundable and can only be exchanged at BalletCollective’s discretion. Final ticket price will include applicable fees.
GETTING HERE
Translation takes place at The Culture Club, 530 West 27th Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues in West Chelsea.
By subway. The closest stops are the C and E at 23rd Street and the 7 at 34th Street–Hudson Yards. Both are about a 10 minute walk. The 1 at 28th Street works too, with a slightly longer walk across town.
By car. A handful of parking garages sit within two blocks of the venue, including options on West 25th and West 29th. Street parking in the area is limited and meter hours vary by block — check posted signs or the ParkNYC app before leaving your car.
By ride-share or taxi. The block in front of the venue is fine for drop-off. Use "530 West 27th Street."
Accessibility. The entrance to The Culture Club is via stairs. A stair-free entrance is available with coordination. Email info@balletcollective.com at least 24 hours before your performance to arrange stair-free entry. Wheelchair and companion seats are available for purchase. For specific accommodations or questions, email info@balletcollective.com and we'll work with the venue directly.
Questions before the show? Email info@balletcollective.com.
ABOUT THE
ARTISTS
CREATIVE TEAM
Directed and choreographed by TROY SCHUMACHER
Music by JULIANNA BARWICK
Immersive installation by SERGIO MORA-DIAZ
In collaboration with Hugo, Nebula & World Fantasy Award–winning author KEN LIU
Costumes by DEMOBAZA styled by Scott Shapiro
Lighting by DEVIN CAMERON
TRANSLATION DANCERS
Mizuho Kappa as The Messenger
Georgia Greene
Thomas Hogan
Arayah Lyte
Alexsander Swader
Ella Titus
The show runs approximately 55 minutes with no intermission.