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Nejla Y. Yatkin Dance (NY2Dance)

The multi-textured dance evening is comprised of three pieces choreographed by Nejla Y. Yatkin, which reflect on the journey of the past 10 years. The New York Premiere of "Wallstories", selected by The Washington Post as one of the Top 10 Dances of 2009, is Berlin native Nejla Y. Yatkin’s latest work, originally created in conjunction with her multi-media ", an internationally-lauded celebration of the 20^{th Anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. "Journey to the One, a Tango", a New York Premiere, is a suite consisting of a quintet, quartet, trio, duet and solo, choreographed by Ms. Yatkin in 2003 to music inspired by Tango rhythms from different parts of the world, including Argentina, Turkey, Africa, USA and Mexico. "For People With Wings", (2000), inspired by the myth of the phoenix rising from its ashes, is choreographer and dancer Nejla Y. Yatkin’s award-winning signature piece.}Berlin Wall Project"

Following the New York performances, NY2Dance will tour the program to the Festival Danza Unam in Mexico City, Mexico from November 9-10, 2010, then to Dance Place in Washington, DC, on November 13-14, 2010.