Film & Performance
The Center Will Not Hold
McCarter Theatre Center
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
April 4, 2026 7:30–9 p.m.
A groundbreaking performance combining contemporary dance styles, live drums, and social commentary
Eleven performers blend street, club, hip hop, breakdancing, and other dance forms in The Center Will Not Hold, a bold collaboration between MacArthur Fellow and tap trailblazer Michelle Dorrance and award-winning breakdancer Ephrat “Bounce” Asherie. Featuring live percussion by drummer John Angeles and original music by Donovan Dorrance, the performance combines rhythm and movement with social commentary—a must-see for modern dance lovers.
Support for The Center Will Not Hold is provided by the event’s co-commissioners, McCarter Theatre Center and the Princeton University Art Museum.
