April 10, 2026
Arts on Site - New York. NY

OPEN TABLE SERIES

An Emerging Artists Program

ABOUT

In 2026, Turning Tables presents Open Table, a reimagining and evolution of A Seat At The Table, our inaugural program founded in 2017. What began as a direct response to discriminatory practices embedded within the dance world has grown into an expanded platform centering process, inquiry, and artistic development.

Open Table builds on the original mission of A Seat At The Table—to confront underrepresentation, bias, unequal standards, and barriers to access—while shifting toward a model that prioritizes sustained engagement and the cultivation of emerging voices. Rooted in Turning Tables’ five pillars—Underrepresentation, Bias, Standard, Acceptance, and Pride—Open Table invites artists to create work that is both critically rigorous and deeply embodied.

OPEN TABLE SERIES 1
Identity & reclamation

Join us on April 10 at Arts On Site NYC for Open Table Series 1, the inaugural performance of Turning Tables’ new choreographic platform. Centered around the 2026 theme Identity and Reclamation, the program features NYC-based emerging artists presenting new and existing works that push the boundaries of dance through deeply embodied practice.

Curated to reflect a dynamic range of movement vocabularies, cultural expressions, and perspectives, Open Table Series highlights choreographers rigorously engaging with personal and collective narratives while upholding a high standard of artistic inquiry.

DETAILS:

Friday, April 10, 2026
Arts On Site NYC
Performances at 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM.

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MEET THE CHOREOGRAPHERS

Close-up portrait of a young African American woman with braided hair, gold hoop earrings, and smooth skin, looking into the camera with a neutral expression.

Jael Griffin

Portrait of a young woman with dark hair and a subtle smile, wearing a black off-the-shoulder top, against a dark background.

Kylie Grossmann

A young woman with braided hair, wearing a strapless denim top, posing against a plain, light-colored background.

Starla Edwards

A smiling young woman with long dark hair, wearing a black sleeveless top, posing against a gray background

Hannah French

Black and white portrait of a smiling woman with long braided hair, wearing earrings and a necklace, against a dark background.

Asmani Sanders

Black and white close-up portrait of a young person with short, curly hair and freckles, looking directly at the camera.

Zev Haworth

A young woman with short curly hair, wearing hoop earrings and a necklace, resting her chin on her hand against a wooden background.

Key'Aira Lockett