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What: Dance Heginbotham Where: Brookfield Place - Winter Garden

230 Vesey St., New York Date: June 17 - 19, 2016 Time: Friday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Presenters: Arts Brookfield and Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Website: artsbrookfield.com/dance-heginbotham Cost: FREE, no tickets or reservations required

Dance Heginbotham unveils three-part, site inspired piece in the Winter Garden at Brookfield Place, June 17-19

Arts Brookfield and Lower Manhattan Cultural Council present the choreography of John Heginbotham as part of River To River 2016

New York, NY, May 26, 2016 — Co-commissioned by Arts Brookfield and Lower Manhattan Cultural

Council (LMCC) as part of the River To River Festival, the innovative Dance Heginbotham company will

present a three-part, site-inspired piece in the Winter Garden at Brookfield Place, influenced by the 10-story

glass-vaulted pavilion. Free and open to the public, three unique performances from Friday, June 17 to

Sunday, June 19, 2016 will give audiences an intimate look at the work of contemporary choreographer

John Heginbotham, about whom the New Yorker says, “The mind of John Heginbotham is a magical place.” Dance Heginbotham has quickly established itself as one of the most adventurous and exciting new

companies on the American contemporary dance scene. The New York-based ensemble has been

celebrated for its vibrant athleticism, humor, and theatricality, as well as its commitment to collaboration.

Each piece is celebrated as having its own unique personality and energy. “Dance Heginbotham is one of the most exciting new companies performing in the contemporary dance

world today.” said Debra Simon, vice president and artistic director of Arts Brookfield. “We are honored to

have John Heginbotham choreograph a piece inspired by the Winter Garden for the River To River Festival,

and are looking forward to sharing his work.”

“It’s incredible to have joined Lower Manhattan Cultural Council in time to get the fifteenth annual River To

River Festival on its feet,” said Andrew D. Hamingson, president LMCC. “We know that bringing live,

contemporary art to the Winter Garden at Brookfield Place will inspire those who live, work, learn and play

downtown and introduce them to critical voices of our time.” At Brookfield Place, musicians and dancers will take the Winter Garden stage to Erno Dohnanyi’s Serenade

in C Major for String Trio, solo guitar music by Heitor Vila-Lobos, and Luigi Boccherini’s Quintette No. 4 in G

Major, III. Fandango. Live music is an integral part of Heginbotham’s creative vision.

Dance Heginbotham is a part of Arts Brookfield’s ongoing commitment to contemporary dance and arts

programming. Arts Brookfield is well-known for presenting diversity in the arts and making world-class

cultural experiences accessible. For more information about Dance Heginbotham and the full schedule of

events, visit: artsbrookfield.com/dance-heginbotham.

About River To River & Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) empowers artists by providing them with networks, resources and support, to create vibrant, sustainable communities in Lower Manhattan and beyond. LMCC’s public engagement initiatives, including the River To River Festival, demonstrate the role

artists play in communities by connecting the Lower Manhattan public to creative practices, ideas, art forms

and other audience members seeking similar experiences. Through the presentation and commissioning of

performances, talks, exhibitions, studio visits, open rehearsals, readings and participatory events across

Lower Manhattan, LMCC aims to inspire the public to think critically about the world around them and

increase the attachment that participants feel toward the place where the activity is taking place as well as to

their fellow attendees. For audiences of one to 1,000 made up of individuals with a wide-range of interests

and experience with the arts, River To River shines a light on neighborhoods where artists are at work.

Website: LMCC.net / RiverToRiverNYC.com Facebook: Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Twitter: @LMCC #R2R16 Instagram: @lmcc_nyc #R2R16

About Dance Heginbotham Founded in 2011, Dance Heginbotham has quickly established itself as one of the most adventurous and

exciting new companies on the American contemporary dance scene. The New York-based ensemble has

been celebrated for its vibrant athleticism, humor, and theatricality, as well as its commitment to

collaboration. Website: danceheginbotham.org Facebook: Dance Heginbotham Twitter: @DanceHegi Instagram: @danceheginbotham About Arts Brookfield Arts Brookfield presents exciting, world-class cultural experiences to hundreds of thousands of people for

free each year in both indoor and outdoor public spaces at Brookfield’s premier office properties in New

York, Los Angeles, Denver, Houston, Toronto, Perth and Sydney. From concerts, theater and dance to film

screenings and art exhibitions, Arts Brookfield brings public spaces to life through art. Visit

www.ArtsBrookfield.com for a complete schedule of events. Website: ArtsBrookfield.com Facebook: Arts Brookfield Twitter: @ArtsBrookfield Instagram: @artsbrookfield About Brookfield Place Brookfield Place NY is the apotheosis of luxury shopping, dining and cultural arts in downtown Manhattan.

The complex is uniquely positioned just south of Tribeca along the Hudson River waterfront. International

fashion houses including Hermès, Bottega Veneta, Salvatore Ferragamo, Burberry, Omega, Ermenegildo

Zegna, and contemporary fashion brands such as Diane von Furstenberg, Theory, Michael Kors, Vince,

Paul Smith, and Lululemon make Brookfield Place Downtown Manhattan’s most sought-after shopping

destination. An 85,000-square-foot Saks Fifth Avenue department store will open in 2016, revolutionizing the

luxury shopping experience in the area. Best-in-class dining options include Hudson Eats, a curated

collection of 14 chef-driven fast-casual eateries; Le District, a 30,000-square-foot French-inspired

marketplace and eight signature restaurants including Amada, and Parm. Complemented by the renowned

cultural programming of Arts Brookfield, Brookfield Place is leading the transformation of the area as the

premier destination for residents and visitors alike. For more information, please visit:

www.brookfieldplaceny.com. Website: brookfieldplaceny.com Facebook: Brookfield Place New York Twitter: @BrookfieldPLNY Instagram: @brookfieldplny