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Photo Flash: Inside The 2019 Bessie Awards!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2019

Over 800 artists and supporters of the New York dance community had gathered to celebrate the nominees, winners, and The Bessies' 35th anniversary gala event on Monday, October 14. Obie and Bessie Award-winning performance artist Justin Vivian Bond hosted this year's ceremony, which was held at NYU's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.

OKLAHOMA! Dancer Gabrielle Hamilton Named 'Outstanding Performer' At The Bessie Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2019

Oklahoma dancer, Gabrielle Hamilton wins a Bessie Award for Outstanding Performer!

Xtraordinary TO Dances presents Two New World Premieres
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2017

Xtraordinary TO Dances (XTOD) gives rise to a feast of 2 premieres: XTOD Solo Dance Xchange (live performance) and XTOD: Moments In Reel Time (film).

Dancemakers to Present Double-Bill with New Resident Artists in January 2015
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 28, 2014

Dancemakers' Curators Emi Forster and Benjamin Kamino have announce the first two Resident Artists (RA) of the new Dancemakers Incubation Production House (IPH) model.

Emi Forster and Benjamin Kamino to Lead Dancemakers' IPH
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 3, 2014

The Board of Directors of Dancemakers has announced Emi Forster and Benjamin Kamino as the company's inaugural team of Co-Curators to lead the company in the implementation of the ground-breaking Incubation Production House model (IPH).

SummerWorks Performance Festival 2014 Lineup Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2014

SummerWorks Performance Festival returns for its 24th year August 7 -17, 2014. This year's season is sure to thrill with exciting changes, a crop of new works and moments of intensity, self-discovery and much more waiting to be discovered. SummerWorks is excited to announce its new Hub at The Theatre Centre (1115 Queen St W), where they will host Live Art programming throughout the 2014 Festival, replacing last year's Performance Bar. SummerWorks is also pleased to return to venues such as Theatre Passe Muraille (16 Ryerson Ave), the Lower Ossington Theatre (100 Ossington Ave) and the Scotiabank Studio Theatre (6 Noble St).

Patrick J. Adams Headlines SummerWorks Performance Festival Launch Party at Campbell House Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2014

Tonight, June 6, 2014 SummerWorks Performance Festival hosts its official Launch Party & Fundraiser at Campbell House (160 Queen St W).

Patrick J. Adams to Headline SummerWorks Performance Festival Launch Party at Campbell House, June 6
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2014

On June 6, 2014 SummerWorks Performance Festival hosts its official Launch Party & Fundraiser at Campbell House (160 Queen St W). The two part event begins with The SummerWorks Exclusive from 6:30 - 9:00 pm, where the festival lineup will be announced by artistic producer Michael Rubenfeld. Guests will enjoy a special performance from Patrick J. Adams ('Suits') where dinner will be provided by The Beverley Hotel and is accompanied by a live auction. Following The SummerWorks Exclusive the Launch Party is open to the public in a pay what you can dance party meets extended SummerWorks preview, dj'd by Grand Analog's Warren Bray. This event is SummerWorks' primary fundraising event and launches their festival season. The 2014 SummerWorks Performance Festival runs August 7-17, 2014.

Dancemakers 40th Anniversary Season Presents AROUND by Michael Trent
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 13, 2014

Dancemakers marks its 40th Anniversary season with the World Premiere of AROUND, the spring home show, created by Michael Trent and Dancemakers, and for the first time on the mainstage, artists from the company's Emerging Dance Artist Project (EDAP), doubling the size of his company to ten dancers.

Sook-Yin Lee Joins Dancemakers for A GUEST ARTIST INTERROGATION Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2013

In response to last year's extremely successful presentation of Lo-Fi, An Evening of Works-In-Progress, Dancemakers Artistic Director Michael Trent has relinquished his fall season and handed it over, along with all the authority, to the resident company dancers. Continuing the revolution, boundary-breaking artist Sook-Yin Lee will lead 'A Guest Artist Interrogation' with the company of Hi-Fi today, November 22 following the performance.

Sook-Yin Lee to Join Dancemakers for A GUEST ARTIST INTERROGATION, 11/22
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2013

In response to last year's extremely successful presentation of Lo-Fi, An Evening of Works-In-Progress, Dancemakers Artistic Director Michael Trent has relinquished his fall season and handed it over, along with all the authority, to the resident company dancers. Continuing the revolution, boundary-breaking artist Sook-Yin Lee will lead 'A Guest Artist Interrogation' with the company of Hi-Fi on Friday, November 22 following the performance.

Dancemakers to Kick Off 40th Season with HI FI, 11/20-24
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 4, 2013

DANCEMAKERS 40th ANNIVERSARY SEASON BEGINS WITH HI-FI A New Full-Length Work Created by the Dancemakers Company November 20-24, 2013 at Dancemakers Centre for Creation

Dancemakers Announces its 40th Anniversary Season, Including New Works and Tours
by Courtnie Mele - Oct 3, 2013

Under the stewardship of Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer Michael Trent, Dancemakers presents a 40th Anniversary Season with the launch of a new programming slate and the tour an 'old' show re-imagined.

Benjamin Kamino, Throwdown Collective, Amy Hampton and More Win 2013 DANCE: MADE IN CANADA Awards
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2013

Artistic Director Yvonne Ng, on behalf of princess productions and guest curators Serge Bennathan and Cylla von Tiedemann, has announced the award winners from this year's dance: made in canada / fait au canada (d:mic/fac), the cutting-edge contemporary dance festival which had a popular and critically successful run August 14-17, 2013 at the Betty Oliphant Theatre in Toronto.

STAGE TUBE: Promo - DANCE: MADE IN CANADA / FAIT AU CANADA
by Stage Tube - Jun 17, 2013

Artistic Director Yvonne Ng, with guest curators Serge Bennathan and Cylla von Tiedemann, have released the trailer for princess productions' biennial dance: made in canada / fait au canada (d:mic/fac) festival, which runs August 14-17 at the Betty Oliphant Theatre in Toronto. Click below to watch!

Photo Flash: First Look at Peggy Baker Dance Projects' STEREOPHONIC in Toronto
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2013

Stereophonic is a mixed bill of five multi-dimensional contemporary dance works choreographed by legendary dance artist Peggy Baker, including three world premieres, and re-interpretations by members of her ensemble of two of her landmark solos. This stunning evening features acclaimed pianist John Kameel Farah and a company of exquisite dancers. Scroll below for a first look at the pieces!

Photo Flash: Peggy Baker Dance Projects Presents STEREOPHONIC in Toronto Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2013

Stereophonic is a mixed bill of five multi-dimensional contemporary dance works choreographed by legendary dance artist Peggy Baker, including three world premieres, and re-interpretations by members of her ensemble of two of her landmark solos. This stunning evening features acclaimed pianist John Kameel Farah and a company of exquisite dancers. Get a sneak peek with rehearsal photos below!

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