A ghostly dance

Get a wicked Halloween fright with “Butoh Beethoven – Eclipse,” running Oct. 26–31 at the Producer’s Club, Royal Theater.

Artist Vangeline performs the Japenese dance art butoh (“dance of darkness”) in which dancers first appear as humans — then as ghosts. In this solo piece, she’ll conjure the spirits of butoh founder Tatsumi Hijikata and composer Ludwig van Beethoven.

The award-winning show features cutting-edge lighting technology such as a fiber-optic costume by the French company Lumigram.

Celebrate Halloween week with the haunting art form and come dressed in your own costume to any show.

Beware, this performance could be a bit too much for younger children. Suggested minimum age is 14.

“Butoh Beethoven – Eclipse,” Oct. 26–31 at 8 pm. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $18 for students and seniors.

The Producer’s Club, Royal Theater (358 W. 44th St. in Midtown, www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2582224).

Athletic Association of Yorkville Youths

Serving the families and children of NYC for over 50 years with high-quality recreational activities that foster life-lessons which empower young people to succeed beyond sports. Our programs encourage positive attitudes and growth through teamwork and sportsmanship, attendance, fair play, respect, hard work, integrity and fun. Your child can participate in clinics and leagues in such sports as baseball, basketball, flag-football, lacrosse, soccer, hockey, wrestling, track, and tennis. We also offer weekly dodgeball tournaments, drama and musical theater workshops, and after school programs.

Steps on Broadway Youth Programs

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