We People

Today we are faced with global conflict and unrest in the world, the Supreme Court has weakened the Voting Rights Act, there is conflict between Israel and Palestine and unrest in Sudan, resulting in many lives lost.

VISIONS Contemporary Ballet, a Harlem-based ethnically diverse company that celebrates contemporary dance rooted in the Black experience, presents We People, uplifting thought-provoking ballets relating to current times with the theme of democracy for a better-shared human experience. We People features the premiere of Liberty, an inspirational piece that explores hope and equality, choreographed by Ranardo-Domeico Grays and set to music by Missa Cooper with a poem by Kathy Rufus. 

General Admission: $30

Students/Seniors: $25 (online advance purchase only)

Friday November 13 – Saturday November 14, 2026:

7:00pm Performance; 6:30pm House 

Sunday November 15, 2026:

3:00pm Performance; 2:30pm House

Run Time: 2 Hours with an Intermission

There will be one 10-minute intermission and two 3-minute pauses.

Box Office will Open:

Friday November 13 – Saturday November 14, 2026: 6:30pm

Sunday November 15, 2026: 2:30pm

For ticketing questions or problems please email rsvptrt@trcnyc.org

Or call the Riverside Visitor Center during operation hours at 212-870-6792.

VISIONS Contemporary Ballet presents We People is made possible in part with funds from a regrant program(s) supported by The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) in partnership with the City Council, The New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, Howard Gilman Foundation, Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation (UMEZ), and administered by LMCC.

We People is funded in part by West Harlem Development Corporation (WHDC) 2025 CBG (Community Benefits Grant).