“Words with Wings” flies into the New York University Skirball Center for the Performing Arts for two performaces on June 12 and 13. Presented by the National Dance Institute, the event highlights poetry to benefit the school’s programs. Featuring more than 200 students from New York City public schools as they dance to choregraphy and music inspired by the writings of Dr. Seuss, Shel Silverstein, Maya Angelo, and others. Guest poet Aja Monet will be performing among a host of others.
“Words with Wings,” June 12 at 2 pm and 5 pm and June 13 at 6:30 pm; Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 at the door.
NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts [566 LaGuardia Place between W. Third Street and Washington Square South in Greenwich Village, (212) 226–0083, www.natio
