Fisher Takeovers
Saturday, April 4, 2026
6:00 PM
BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music)
30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Scheduled
About This Event
"Fisher Takeovers" at BAM features a collaborative performance by Les Arts Florissants, David Rivera y La Bámbula, and Paul Beaubrun. Les Arts Florissants, known for its Baroque repertoire and period instruments, joins Rivera and Beaubrun, both of whom navigate the intersection of dance and classical performance. This event highlights the diverse approaches to movement and music within the contemporary landscape of New York City arts.
About Age of Content(ballet)
"Age of Content" is a compelling ballet that explores the modern human experience amidst the digital revolution. Through a blend of traditional techniques and contemporary dance, the performance delves into how technology and social media shape personal identity and societal interactions. Premiering in New York City, this thought-provoking production captures the essence of urban life under the influence of an ever-connected world. The choreography challenges dancers to embody both the fluidity and fragmentation of digital dialogues, resonating deeply with the diverse and dynamic NYC audience. With innovative set designs and a powerful score, "Age of Content" offers a visually and emotionally rich experience. This ballet invites viewers to reflect on their own digital footprints and connections, making it a must-see for those craving an introspective yet exhilarating artistic expression.
About the Artists
Les Arts Florissants
Les Arts Florissants is a French ensemble devoted to Baroque repertoire, founded in 1979 by conductor William Christie and shaped around period instruments and a small vocal core. Named after an opera by Marc-Antoine Charpentier, the group has become a reference point for historically informed performance, with Christie now joined in leadership by tenor Paul Agnew.
David Rivera y La Bámbula
David Rivera y La Bámbula is a New York–based dance and classical artist whose work moves between staged movement and concert performance. At BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music), they appear in programs such as *Remembering* and *David Rivera y La Bámbula*, presented as live dance and live classical sets.
Paul Beaubrun
Paul Beaubrun is an individual artist whose work moves between dance and classical performance, appearing in New York City at BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music). His credits connect him to ensembles and projects including Les Arts Florissants, David Rivera y La Bámbula, and stage works such as *Stevie: A Life in the Key of Songs* and *Word.
Stevie: A Life in the Key of Songs
Stevie: A Life in the Key of Songs is a dance artist whose work moves between concert stages and cross-genre collaborations. Their performance history includes projects with Les Arts Florissants, David Rivera y La Bámbula, Paul Beaubrun, Word.
Word. Sound. Power. 2026
Word. Sound. Power. 2026 is an individual artist working at the intersection of dance and classical performance, with appearances scheduled at BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) in New York City. Their recent credits include collaborations with Les Arts Florissants, David Rivera y La Bámbula, Paul Beaubrun, and projects such as *Stevie: A Life in the Key of Songs*, alongside artists including Lena Dardelet, Natalia Lafourcade, Anika + Hearts of Steel, and OKAN.
Lena Dardelet
Lena Dardelet is an individual performer working between dance and classical music, with appearances at BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) in New York City. Her credits include collaborations with Les Arts Florissants, David Rivera y La Bámbula, Paul Beaubrun, and projects such as *Stevie: A Life in the Key of Songs* and *Word.