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BWW Interviews: Chris McCord and the MEN IN MOTION at the Beam Theatre
by Rob Myers - Feb 25, 2015

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to witness Men In Motion at the Beam Theatre here in Atlanta, and I was marveled at the display of young men (and not so young) pouring their hearts and spirits onto the stage, further affirming that the joys of creative movement are for everybody.

BWW Previews: Alexandra Ballet Performs GISELLE at the TOUHILL This Weekend
by Chris Gibson - Feb 21, 2015

St. Louis will celebrate ballet legend Miss Alexandra Zaharias this weekend, February 21-22 with A Sapphire Celebration and the masterpiece of the Romantic Era, GISELLE, at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center. The Today, February 21st celebration will include cocktails and hors d'oeuvres with alumni followed by a World Premiere viewing of the documentary tribute: Miss A. The Gift of Grace: A Documentary before Alexandra Ballet Company's (ABC) endearing performance of GISELLE.

NEW DANCE CINEMA Celebrates Movement and the Moving Image at SCENE Space Tonight
by Movies News Desk - Feb 20, 2015

New Dance Cinema is back on February 20th showcasing national and international, directors and choreographers that are leading the way in cinematic dance.

Alonzo King LINES Ballet Returning to The Harris Theater, 3/4-5
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 19, 2015

San Francisco-based Alonzo King LINES Ballet, led by visionary Founder and Artistic Director Alonzo King, will present two alternate programs, both Chicago debuts, at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Wednesday, March 4 at 6:00PM as part of the Theater's popular Eat + Drink to the Beat series and Thursday, March 5 at 7:30PM in a full-length evening performance.

Grupo Corpo to Make Chicago Debut at the Auditorium Theatre, 2/28 & 3/1
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2015

Passion, seduction, athletics and culture collide on the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University stage when Brazil's premiere dance company Grupo Corpo make their Chicago debut February 28 and March 1, 2015.

BWW Previews: Alexandra Ballet Company to Perform GISELLE at the TOUHILL, 2/21-22
by Chris Gibson - Feb 19, 2015

St. Louis will celebrate ballet legend Miss Alexandra Zaharias the weekend of February 21-22 with A Sapphire Celebration and the masterpiece of the Romantic Era, GISELLE, at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center. The Saturday, February 21st celebration will include cocktails and hors d'oeuvres with alumni followed by a World Premiere viewing of the documentary tribute: Miss A. The Gift of Grace: A Documentary before Alexandra Ballet Company's (ABC) endearing performance of GISELLE.

Carmen de Lavallade's AS I REMEMBER IT Runs Now thru 2/25 at Baryshnikov Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2015

As part its 10th Anniversary Spring 2015 season, Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC) proudly presents the New York Premiere of Carmen de Lavallade's As I Remember It, February 19-21 and 24 at 8PM, and February 25 at 1PM in the Jerome Robbins Theater. This intimate autobiographical performance combines movement and storytelling to weave a poignant memoir of Carmen de Lavallade's extraordinary career, highlighting the legendary artist's singular place in cultural history.

BWW Reviews: BLACK SWAN Empowers at The Ailey Citigroup Theater
by Matt Hanson - Feb 18, 2015

American Dance Theater is one of the most ingenious innovations of New York and African-American arts. Through a glass facade, downstairs from the larger-than-life iconic photograph of Alvin Ailey, choreographer Iquail Shaheed opened his arms to a warm audience at Ailey Citigroup Theater on the evening of Valentine's Day.

U.S.-CUBA POLICY: THE ARTIST PERSPECTIVE Panel Set for New York City Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2015

Prominent Cuban and Cuban-American dance artists will discuss how evolving relations between the United States and Cuba will affect the arts and cultural exchanges between the two countries in a free panel tonight, February 18 at 6:15 pm at New York City Center.

New York City Center Launches Latin Dance Festival 'A BAILAR' Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2015

New York City Center will present A Bailar: Dance at the Center, a three-week Latin dance festival featuring three acclaimed dance companies from Cuba, Argentina and Spain, running today, February 18 - March 7, 2015. The Festival kicks off with the U.S. debut of Havana Rakatan, a celebration of Cuban dance and music, and continues with Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui'sm¡longa, which captures the sultry world of Buenos Aires tango. Voces, Suite Flamenca, a new work from flamenco superstar Sara Baras, closes A Bailar. The Festival's many free pre-show events include dance lessons and discussion panels that will explore Latin culture through a variety of lenses.

Ailey Extension Releases 2015 Kids and Teens Summer Schedule & Dates
by Matt Smith - Feb 17, 2015

(New York) February 17, 2015 —Looking for a fun and exciting summer experience for your kids? Try The Ailey Extension's summer dance series for kids of all ages. Tiny Steps, the perfect Parent and toddler class for 2-year-olds, Hip-Hop 4 Kids (ages 7-11), and the Teen Extension Summer Dance Series (ages 12-17), will all be offered from June 7th – August 2nd. Aspiring dancers who are ready to step up their training this summer can attend The Ailey Experience (ages 13-18) and Fabrice Herrault's Ballet Intensive (ages 13-19) from August 10 – 21.

The Ailey Extension Sets 2015 Kids and Teens Summer Schedule
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2015

Looking for a fun and exciting summer experience for your kids? Try The Ailey Extension's summer dance series for kids of all ages. Tiny Steps, the perfect Parent and toddler class for 2-year-olds, Hip-Hop 4 Kids (ages 7-11), and the Teen Extension Summer Dance Series (ages 12-17), will all be offered from June 7th – August 2nd. Aspiring dancers who are ready to step up their training this summer can attend The Ailey Experience (ages 13-18) and Fabrice Herrault's Ballet Intensive (ages 13-19) from August 10 – 21.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Returns to the Van Wezel Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2015

Sarasota, FL -- Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world's most popular dance companies will appear at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, tonight, February 17 at 7:30pm.

BWW Reviews: AILEY Still Thrills 57 Years Later
by Robert Myers - Feb 16, 2015

In a word - an Ailey experience is nothing shy of transformational. If ever given the opportunity to take in an Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performance, a few things are definitely bound to happen. You will be forever changed. Your views and ideologies will be questioned. Your biases and prejudices will be challenged and you will most definitely leave the theatre wanting to experience it again and again and again.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to Perform at Prudential Hall, 5/8-10
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2015

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) is proud to present its annual Mother's Day engagement of America's premier modern dance company, Alvin Ailey on Friday, May 8th, 2015 at 8PM, Saturday, May 9th, 2015 at 8PM and Sunday, May 10th, 2015 at 3PM.

Michael M. Kaiser Reflects on State of the Arts in New Book 'Curtains?: The Future of the Arts in America'
by Tori Leiber - Feb 11, 2015

Michael M. Kaiser, founder and chairman of the DeVos Institute of Arts Management at the University of Maryland, is the author of 'Curtains?: The Future of the Arts in America,' published by Brandeis University Press.

Franklin Performing Arts Center to Welcome the Joffrey Ballet Concert Group on 2/21
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2015

The prestigious Joffrey Ballet Concert Group graces THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin with a spectacular program of dance that includes Gerald Arpino's celebrated signature work, Light Rain. The performance, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 21, is presented as part of THE BLACK BOX Artist-in-Residence Series, which also features afternoon master classes with Nicole Duffy Robertson, a repetiteur for The Gerald Arpino and Robert Joffrey Foundation and a faculty member at the Joffrey Ballet School, a premiere institution of American dance.

BWW Previews: BalletNext's 4th Season: Expect the Unexpected
by Rose Marija - Feb 9, 2015

BalletNext, led by Artistic Director Michele Wiles, had a closed rehearsal run-through of its new program at Alvin Ailey Studios, on January 31, 2015, replete with live music. The fine musicians are: Adrianne Post, violin (Saturday 1/31 only), Liv Heym, violin (performances at NYLA); Beth Wenstrom, violin; Anneke Schael-Yoder, cello; Elliot Figg, harpsichord. It was an up-close glimpse at the dancers and works choreographed by Canadian Peter Qwanz, Flex dancer Jay Donn (born Jonathan George), and Wiles, herself, an exciting way to experience dance.

Complexions Contemporary Ballet Comes to MPAC Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2015

New York City-based Complexions Contemporary Ballet performs Innervisions, an upbeat modern dance tribute to the music of Stevie Wonder, as well as other works, when it takes the stage at Mayo Performing Arts Center tonight, February 7, 2015 at 8 pm. Tickets are $29-49

Ronald K. Brown/Evidence Set for Byham Theater Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2015

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents the poignant and contemporary choreography of Ronald K. Brown/Evidence tonight, February 7, 2015 at 8:00pm. This performance will take place at the Byham Theater, located at 101 Sixth Street, downtown Pittsburgh. The presentation is part of the 2014-15 Pittsburgh Dance Council season.

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