Lift
Directed by David Peterson
Filmed over ten years, LIFT shines a spotlight on the invisible story of homelessness in America through the eyes of a group of young homeless and home-insecure ballet dancers in New York City. After performing all over the world, ballet dancer Steven Melendez returns to the Bronx shelter where he grew up to give back to his community, offering a New York Theatre Ballet workshop to children. His traumatic reaction to the shelter from his childhood sends him on an unexpected journey with three kids to reckon with a past he had escaped from through ballet. As young dance students, Victor, Yolanssie and Sharia face the same chasm of home insecurity that long separated Steven from his audience and makes the arts inaccessible to so many kids who share his background. The children he mentors offer him insight into turning a hidden trauma into dance, and together they make an aristocratic art form into an expression all their own. View the film trailer here.
Lift
Directed by David Peterson
Filmed over ten years, LIFT shines a spotlight on the invisible story of homelessness in America through the eyes of a group of young homeless and home-insecure ballet dancers in New York City. After performing all over the world, ballet dancer Steven Melendez returns to the Bronx shelter where he grew up to give back to his community, offering a New York Theatre Ballet workshop to children. His traumatic reaction to the shelter from his childhood sends him on an unexpected journey with three kids to reckon with a past he had escaped from through ballet. As young dance students, Victor, Yolanssie and Sharia face the same chasm of home insecurity that long separated Steven from his audience and makes the arts inaccessible to so many kids who share his background. The children he mentors offer him insight into turning a hidden trauma into dance, and together they make an aristocratic art form into an expression all their own. View the film trailer here.
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DateApr 3, 2025
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VenueMurray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall
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Doors Open6:00 PM
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Event Starts7:00 PM
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AvailabilityOn Sale Now
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Where can I park? FREE and convenient self-parking is available onsite. Drop-off points and ADA parking are available at both entrances for easy access on a first-come, first-served basis.
Where do I pick up will call tickets? The Murray Theatre Ticket Office is located outside of the Murray Theatre main entrance before entering the security line, up to one hour before showtime.
What are your safety and security policies? All members of your party must have a ticket to enter the venue. All individuals entering the facility are subject to screening including the checking of bags and personal belongings for prohibited items. Re-entry is not permitted. For a complete list of prohibited Items visit Security in our A-Z guide. A-Z Guide.
What concessions are available? Light concessions are available inside the Murray Theatre lobby, for most events.
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