Nacera Belaza’s Le Cri, photo by Corinne Darde

Saturday’s opening celebration of Crossing the Line in Central Park was pretty soggy, but there are many more promising events – ones that don’t rely on good weather – as the festival continues through October 3^rd at various cultural institutions throughout New York City.

This week, in a co-production between Danspace Project and Crossing the Line, French-based Algerian choreographer Nacera Belaza will make her US debut.  Belaza and her sister, Dalila Belaza, will perform Le Cri, a duet that explores our desire for spirituality through minimal movement.  The piece is set to a range of music including Maria Callas and Amy Winehouse.  Le Cri runs from September 17^th through 19^th, 8 PM, at Danspace Project: 131 East 10^th Street at 2^nd Avenue, in St. Mark’s Church.  Tickets can be ordered at Danspace Project or by calling 866.811.4111.