Watch the Nuttin’ but a Word trailer!
Get a sneak peek at the show.Nuttin’ but a Word
Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theater
from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- February 15 – 23, 2025
- Recommended Ages
- For everyone 8 and up
- Price
- Tickets start at $24*
Members save 30%
*Price includes service fees - What Kind of Show?
- Dance; expert and electric
- Running Time
- 50 minutes with no intermission
- Venue
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The New Victory Theater
209 W 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
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About the Show
Celebrated choreographer Rennie Harris returns to the New Victory for a record seventh time to lay down his three laws of hip-hop—individuality, creativity, innovation. Here to expose the essence of their art form with unmatched subtlety and surprise, the indefatigably disciplined dancers of Puremovement (Funkedified, 2018) command the stage with a mixtape of moves from b-boying to Campbell locking to house. Every step tells a story in sync with the rhythm, honoring hip-hop’s roots while raising the bar to new heights. You can try to shout ’em down, but you ain’t said Nuttin’ but a Word.
It really stuck with me even after the performance.
—Liana, age 12
Things to Know
- With his two dance companies, Puremovement and RHAW, Rennie Harris has been presented at the New Victory seven times—more than any other artist! To commemorate his contributions to our mission, we recently honored him with the 2024 New Victory Arts Award.
- “You ain’t said nothing but a word” is a comeback used to dismiss critique. It means, “Pay attention, because what I do next will upstage anything you have to say.”
- An ambassador for the art of hip-hop and street dance, Rennie Harris participated in former President Obama’s cultural exchange program, DanceMotion USA, to share his expertise with artists in Egypt, Israel and Palestine.
The show on stage is just one act of your experience! Come early or stay late for free lobby activities on the day of the show. Then whether you’re building anticipation, continuing the fun or looking for laughs at any time, at-home New Victory Arts Break activities await you whenever and wherever.
About the Artists
Founded on Dr. Rennie Harris’s belief that hip-hop can express universal themes beyond racial, religious and economic boundaries, Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theater aims to inspire future generations to preserve street dance culture and share it with their communities. Their style merges traditional African dance with contemporary styles and marries hip-hop culture with street dance.
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Accessibility
For every performance at the New Victory Theater…
- You can head downstairs to the Accessibility Table (across from the bathrooms and lockers) to borrow supports like fidgets, earplugs, assisted listening devices, wheelchairs and more.
- Our quiet Cozy Zone and a live feed of the performance are available in the lower lobby at all times for patrons with sensory sensitivities or anyone who needs a break from the theater.
- Wheelchair-accessible seats and Companion seat tickets are available for purchase (see more details on the seat selection page when buying tickets).
Get additional accessibility details, and prepare for your visit with our New Victory Social Narrative.
