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'Steven Caras: See Them Dance' Presented By WXEL-TV
by Beau Higgins - Jun 7, 2011


WPTV News Anchor Lauren LaPonzina will Co-Host with Caras & Emmy-Winning Director Deborah Novak While Taping a Pledge Event for Use at Other PBS TV Stations. WXEL-TV42, the area's public television station, today announced that it will be presenting the Florida broadcast premiere of the hot new documentary STEVEN CARAS: SEE THEM DANCE on Tuesday, June 7, at 8 p.m.

'Steven Caras: See Them Dance' Presented By WXEL-TV
by Beau Higgins - May 16, 2011


WPTV News Anchor Lauren LaPonzina will Co-Host with Caras & Emmy-Winning Director Deborah Novak While Taping a Pledge Event for Use at Other PBS TV Stations. WXEL-TV42, the area's public television station, today announced that it will be presenting the Florida broadcast premiere of the hot new documentary STEVEN CARAS: SEE THEM DANCE on Tuesday, June 7, at 8 p.m.

Kravis Center Hosts World Premiere Of 'Steven Caras: See Them Dance'
by Beau Higgins - Feb 3, 2011


The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will host the world premiere of the new public TV documentary STEVEN CARAS: SEE THEM DANCE on February 24. Presented by Arizona PBS, the film concerns the life and work of Mr. Caras, a former New York City Ballet dancer, who transformed his career to become one of the world's most renowned dance photographers. Currently a resident of West Palm Beach, Caras is also a published author, guest lecturer, ballet master and founding chairman of the Randolph A. Frank Prize for the Performing Arts in Palm Beach. For more information, please visit www.stevencaras.com.

Abrons Arts Center Presents THINK AFRICA! by Armitage Gone! Dance 1/10
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2011


Choreographer Karole Armitage is back at the Abrons Arts Center to inspire and engage audiences with Think Africa!-a festive fusion of dance and live music from the West African tradition.

Abrons Arts Center Presents THINK AFRICA! by Armitage Gone! Dance 1/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 7, 2011


Choreographer Karole Armitage is back at the Abrons Arts Center to inspire and engage audiences with Think Africa!-a festive fusion of dance and live music from the West African tradition.

Richard Kornberg & Associates Announce January Dance Listings
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2011


Richard Kornberg & Associates announces this week's dance listings (beginning January 3rd).

Richard Kornberg & Associates Announce January Dance Listings
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 29, 2010


Richard Kornberg & Associates announces this week's dance listings (beginning January 3rd).

Violette Verdy Joins Damian Woetzel At City Center 11/9
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2010


Studio 5 at City Center will present its first dance program of the 2010-2011 season on Tuesday, November 9.

Violette Verdy Joins Damian Woetzel At City Center 11/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 27, 2010


Studio 5 at City Center will present its first dance program of the 2010-2011 season on Tuesday, November 9.

Jacob's Pillow Offers New Online Cultural Content
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 13, 2010


Jacob's Pillow Dance, international arts presenter and home of America's longest-running dance festival, now offers a curated online selection of informative and entertaining PillowTalks. Based in Becket, Mass., Jacob's Pillow hosts more than 160 free pre-show talks, post-show interviews, and hour-long PillowTalks during its annual Festival. PillowTalks are a series of hour-long moderated discussions with choreographers, performers, historians, filmmakers, and experts in the arts and related fields.

Sebastian Kloborg Joins State Ballet of Georgia At Jacob's Pillow 6/23-27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2010


Audiences will have the opportunity to see some of Europe's leading ballet dancers in this June when Nina Ananiashvili and the State Ballet of Georgia perform at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, June 23-27. Joining the acclaimed company for this engagement is Sebastian Kloborg, a soloist with the Royal Danish Ballet who has a deep family connection to Jacob's Pillow.

Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble Opens Pillow Festival 6/23-27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2010


Jacob's Pillow Dance, home of America's longest-running international dance festival, has enjoyed a long history with Dance Theatre of Harlem. Founded to create opportunities for minority dancers at a time when they were not welcome in established classical companies, Dance Theatre of Harlem made its first professional appearances at the Pillow in 1970, the same year the company was launched.

Prima Ballerina Ananiashvilli Kicks Off Jacob's Pillow Festival Thru June 26
by Elisabeth Nebeker - Jun 26, 2010


Jacob's Pillow Dance, National Historic Landmark and home of America's longest-running international dance festival, kicks off Festival 2010 with the prima ballerina Nina Ananiashvili. The Festival runs Wednesday, June 23 through Saturday, June 26 at 8pm; Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June 27 at 2pm. Tickets range from $10-63. $10 Friday evening and Saturday/Sunday matinee youth tickets available. Tickets on sale now online jacobspillow.org, via phone at 413.243.0745 or in person at Jacob's Pillow. Jacob's Pillow is located at 358 George Carter Road in Becket, MA, 01223 (10 minutes east on Route 20 from Mass Pike Exit 2).

Sebastian Kloborg Joins State Ballet of Georgia At Jacob's Pillow 6/23-27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2010


Audiences will have the opportunity to see some of Europe's leading ballet dancers in this June when Nina Ananiashvili and the State Ballet of Georgia perform at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, June 23-27. Joining the acclaimed company for this engagement is Sebastian Kloborg, a soloist with the Royal Danish Ballet who has a deep family connection to Jacob's Pillow.

Prima Ballerina Ananiashvilli Kicks Off Jacob's Pillow Festival June 23-26
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2010


Jacob's Pillow Dance, National Historic Landmark and home of America's longest-running international dance festival, kicks off Festival 2010 with the prima ballerina Nina Ananiashvili. The Festival runs Wednesday, June 23 through Saturday, June 26 at 8pm; Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June 27 at 2pm. Tickets range from $10-63. $10 Friday evening and Saturday/Sunday matinee youth tickets available. Tickets on sale now online jacobspillow.org, via phone at 413.243.0745 or in person at Jacob's Pillow. Jacob's Pillow is located at 358 George Carter Road in Becket, MA, 01223 (10 minutes east on Route 20 from Mass Pike Exit 2).

Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble Opens Pillow Festival 6/23-27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2010


Jacob's Pillow Dance, home of America's longest-running international dance festival, has enjoyed a long history with Dance Theatre of Harlem. Founded to create opportunities for minority dancers at a time when they were not welcome in established classical companies, Dance Theatre of Harlem made its first professional appearances at the Pillow in 1970, the same year the company was launched.

Sebastian Kloborg Joins State Ballet of Georgia At Jacob's Pillow 6/23-27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 10, 2010


Audiences will have the opportunity to see some of Europe's leading ballet dancers in this June when Nina Ananiashvili and the State Ballet of Georgia perform at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, June 23-27. Joining the acclaimed company for this engagement is Sebastian Kloborg, a soloist with the Royal Danish Ballet who has a deep family connection to Jacob's Pillow.

Jacob's Pillow Announces 2010 Season
by Mary Hanrahan - May 24, 2010


Jacob's Pillow announces its 2010 full season calendar, including more than 200 free performances, talks, photography exhibits, tours, and events. Free event highlights include the Blake's Barn exhibit Lois Greenfield: Imagined Moments, featuring Greenfield's signature dance photography, and 'Let's Dance!' a new community event on July 4 with free dance classes and workshops for teens and adults. PillowTalks, held Thursdays at 5pm and Saturdays at 4pm, include Virginia Johnson, recently named Artistic Director of Dance Theatre of Harlem (June 24), choreographer/director Bill T. Jones (July 22), and the return of Pulitzer Prize winner Jules Feiffer (July 31). Inside/Out performance highlights include the all-female hip-hop group Decadancetheatre (July 7), the dancers of The School at Jacob's Pillow's first ever Tap Program (July 10), alumnus of The School at Jacob's Pillow and Artistic Director of his own ensemble, Avi Scher (July 23), and ¡Flamenco Revolución! (August 27).

Urban Stages Hosts 26th Annual Benefit Celebrating The Harlem Renaissance 5/24
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2010


Following the extended run of their hit musical Langston in Harlem, Urban Stages (Frances Hill, founder/artistic director and Lauren Schmiedel, managing director) is proud to announce their annual benefit gala, entitle Celebrating The Harlem Renaissance Then and Now on May 24th at the Boathouse in Central Park from 6:30PM to 11PM.

Urban Stages Hosts 26th Annual Benefit Celebrating The Harlem Renaissance 5/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 14, 2010


Following the extended run of their hit musical Langston in Harlem, Urban Stages (Frances Hill, founder/artistic director and Lauren Schmiedel, managing director) is proud to announce their annual benefit gala, entitle Celebrating The Harlem Renaissance Then and Now on May 24th at the Boathouse in Central Park from 6:30PM to 11PM.

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