Current Press Release

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will host “An Unlikely Two: Misty Copeland and Robert Battle” at several of its branches throughout February.

This presentation will cover Misty Copeland and Robert Battle, two highly acclaimed African American ballet and modern dance choreographers and dancers. Discover how they became prominent figures in the dance world and African American culture.

The program will take place at the following locations and dates:

Long Beach Island Branch, 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, 217 S. Central Avenue, Surf City, 609-494-2480

Brick Branch, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, 732-477-4513

Toms River Branch, 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, 101 Washington Street, 732-349-6200

Manchester Branch, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 21 Colonial Drive, 732-657-7600

Excerpts from the quintessential ballets “Swan Lake” and “Don Quixote” will be performed by Librarian Laurence Krupinski, who has over 20 years of dance experience and holds a BFA in dance. The program will also feature excerpts from Robert Battle’s “Promenade.”

This program is free and open to the public but registration is required. To register, call the branch or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

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