Julia Bengtsson from New York Baroque Dance Company accompanied by Paul Shipper, Dongmyung Ahn, & Jason Priset: Dances In French, English, & Spanish Style

• Julia Bengtsson, dance
• Paul Shipper, guitar, lute, & recorder
• Jason Priset, guitar & lute
• Dongmyung Ahn, violin

Audiences will be transported back to the 1700s with dances in French, English, and Spanish style performed by dancer Julia Bengtsson from The New York Baroque Dance Company, accompanied by musicians Jason Priset, Dongmyung Ahn and Paul Shipper. The New York Baroque Dance Company is America's leading Baroque dance ensemble and is led by Artistic Director Catherine Turocy.

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About Julia Bengtsson, dance

Julia Bengtsson is a dancer and choreographer originally from Sweden. Her productions span from 18th-century opera-ballets to contemporary dance works and have been presented at Carnegie Hall, UN Headquarters, Bruno Walter Auditorium, and Alvin Ailey Dance Center.

About Paul Shipper, guitar, lute, & recorder

Paul Shipper is a Grammy-nominated singer, instrumentalist, and stage director. He is a renowned early music specialist, who has performed in all 50 states and 17 countries.

About Jason Priset, guitar & lute

Jason Priset specializes in historical guitars and lute. An international guest artist, he holds a Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) from Stony Brook University and a post Doctorate degree from Escola Superior de Musica de Catalunya (ESMUC) in Barcelona, Spain.

About Dongmyung Ahn, violin

Dongmyung Ahn is a Baroque violinist and musicologist. She is a performer, educator, and scholar, and directs the Queens College Baroque Ensemble.