Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company will present the world premiere of Friction from Oct. 29–31, 2026, at the Ailey Citigroup Theater. Located at 405 W. 55th Street in Manhattan, the venue hosts evening performances on Oct. 29 and Oct. 30 at 7 p.m., followed by a matinee on Oct. 31 at 3 p.m.
The evening-length work explores tension between human relationships and modern technology, featuring a specific section titled Large Language Model that addresses the societal implications of artificial intelligence. Choreography toggles between dense precision and physical freedom as dancers execute recontextualized repertory excerpts set to a score generated in collaboration with large language models.
Dancers Marian Anton-Arters, Brogan Donston, Derek Crescenti, Daniel Gwirtzman, Sarah Hillmon, Vanessa Martínez de Baños, Johnny Mathews, and Aria Roach perform the choreography. Prior to the main run, the company will offer a preview during a free In the Studio program at New York City Center Studios on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, at 2 p.m.
General admission tickets cost $38, while tickets for students and children under 12 are available for $26. Reservations and ticket purchases can be completed online through the company’s ticketing link.
Founded in 1998, Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company creates stage programming, dance films, and educational initiatives focused on accessible dance performance. Friction marks the ensemble’s first full evening-length production presented in New York City since 2019.
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