UNPACKED, a dance adventure
Conceived & Choreographed by Taylor Gordon in collaboration with more than 30 international artists.
2025 Performance Dates: August 19 at Waterside Plaza NYC, August 22 at Theater in the Wood Intervale, NH
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"UNPACKED: a dance adventure" is about the journey, not the destination. Rooted in balletic jazz, this vibrant show navigates travel, grief, friendship, and fun, celebrating the people we carry with us who make every step worthwhile. Taylor's brother was an Army soldier who took his own life in 2016. She aims to share his story in a way that celebrates life and inspires others to keep living.​ Premiered August 2024.
JOIN THE CAST!
NYC Performance Workshop with Taylor Gordon
August 11-19, 2025
Optional August 21-23 Tour to New Hampshire
NYC PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY! Join the cast of Taylor’s show UNPACKED: a dance adventure and perform 8.19.25 7pm in Manhattan at Waterside Plaza outside at sunset. During 25+ hours of rehearsals in a professional environment, you’ll build skills to pick up choreography quickly, originate material, refine details, enhance versatility, and perform in a full-length show. Select either the morning or afternoon rehearsal options, or both, and dance in 3-6 different jazz & contemporary pieces. Different numbers will be taught in the morning and afternoon rehearsals.
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Rehearsal Locations: Manhattan at Alvin Ailey Studios, Ballet Hispanico, and NYC Center for Dance & Creativity.
Optional NH Tour Add-On: Performance 8.22.25, 6:30pm in NH at Theater in the Wood
Rehearsal Schedule Options:
Morning Session:
8/11-8/15, 10am-1:30pm
8/17, 5-9pm
8/18, 10am-6pm
Afternoon Session:
8/11-8/15, 2:30-6pm
8/17, 5-9pm
8/18, 10am-6pm
Full Day Option:
8/11-8/15, 10am-6pm (lunch 1:30-2:30)
8/17, 5-9pm
8/18, 10am-6pm
Mandatory Tech: 8/19 2pm, Waterside Plaza
NYC Performance: 8/19, 7pm, Waterside Plaza
Optional NH tour:
8/21, depart 6am driving to NH, afternoon rehearsal at the theater
8/22, optional morning class, dress run onstage, 6:30pm Performance
8/23. fun day visit to a lake on the drive back to NYC, arriving 11pm
Early bird rates through June 1! Limited capacity. Save your spot & sign up by emailing taylorjgordon@gmail.com or messaging @taylorjgordon on Instagram