BAM Unveils DANCEAFRICA Festival 2026 Lineup and Events
BAM’s annual DanceAfrica Festival will return to Brooklyn from May 16-28, 2026.
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Review: BULLYACHE - A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND, Sadler’s Wells East
A Good Man is Hard to Find could be the title of a very inoffensive romcom, but in fact it's the latest work from the avant-garde duo BULLYACHE.
Karen Hauer and Nadiya Bychkova Will Join Nikita Kuzmin on SUPERNOVA Tour
Strictly Come Dancing alumni Karen Hauer and Nadiya Bychkova will join Nikita Kuzmin as special guest dancers on select dates of his headline SUPERNOVA tour, choreographed by Jason Gilkison.
Dancing On The Edge Reveals 38th Annual Festival Lineup
Canada's longest-running contemporary dance festival announced its 38th annual program, featuring over 30 performances across Vancouver venues, including five world premieres and three Western Canadian premieres over 10 days.
American Ballet Theatre Studio Company Will Perform NYC Premieres at The Joyce Theater
American Ballet Theatre Studio Company will present five performances at The Joyce Theater, featuring NYC premieres by Tiler Peck, Katie Currier, and ABT dancer Brady Farrar, alongside works by Twyla Tharp and Alexei Ratmansky.
National Arts Centre Unveils 2026–2027 Season Across Music, Theatre, Dance, and Popular Music
The National Arts Centre in Ottawa announced its upcoming season, featuring new NAC Orchestra Music Director John Storgårds, dance, theatre, and performances by Bruce Cockburn, Hilary Hahn, and Zadie Smith.
Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company to Present SUMMER MIX at Kitchen Theatre in Ithaca
Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company will present Summer Mix at Kitchen Theatre Company in Ithaca, NY, featuring repertory excerpts from Encore and the premiere of Flashpoint, developed at the American Dance Festival.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Will Perform A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM with Live Orchestra
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will present the Pittsburgh premiere of Ben Stevenson's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at the Benedum Center, featuring live music from the PBT Orchestra and the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh.
Elmhurst Ballet School Will Host BREAKING BARRES Gala
Elmhurst Ballet School will host its Summer Gala in partnership with Birmingham restaurant Cylla, launching Breaking Barres, an initiative addressing barriers faced by Black and global majority dancers in the professional ballet industry.
The Dance Centre Will Present MY HOUSE: FakeKnot's World Premiere in Vancouver
The Dance Centre will present MY HOUSE, a world premiere by FakeKnot's Ralph Escamillan celebrating Ballroom culture and chosen family, featuring Voguers, a live DJ, and a post-show talkback in Vancouver.
DANCE NOW BOSTON Will Present NYC/Cambridge Collaborative Dance Program
The Dance Complex in Cambridge and NYC's The Bang Group will present DANCE NOW BOSTON, featuring works by David Parker, Jeffrey Kazin, and Boston-based choreographers exploring humor, intimacy, and cultural identity.
Chamber Dance Project to Present Final June Season Under Diane Coburn Bruning at Woolly Mammoth
Chamber Dance Project will return to Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company for its June season, marking the final season under the leadership of founding artistic director Diane Coburn Bruning.
Juilliard to Present Commencement Week Performances Featuring JoAnn Falletta, Juilliard Orchestra & More
Juilliard will present a week of free and low-cost public performances closing the academic year, featuring Music, Dance, and Pre-College students, plus a world-premiere commission performed by the Juilliard Orchestra.
SATURN RETURNS From Chicago Tap Theatre To Play at The Edge Theater
Chicago Tap Theatre will present SATURN RETURNS, directed by Molly Smith, at The Edge Theater in Chicago.
CHUNKY JEWELLERY By Scotland's Barrowland Ballet to Embark On International Tour
Following a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025 as part of the Made in Scotland Showcase, Chunky Jewellery will tour to the Open the Door International Festival and more.
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Will Perform DRAGON DANCE at Sports Illustrated Stadium
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company will perform Dragon Dance at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, NJ as part of Asian American Heritage Month celebrations, coinciding with a Gotham FC match.
Westside Ballet Spring Gala to Feature Calvin Royal III of American Ballet Theatre
Westside Ballet of Santa Monica will present its Masters of Movement performances and Spring Gala, featuring American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Calvin Royal III alongside Los Angeles Ballet dancers and an incoming artistic director.
Review: LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO, Sadler’s Wells
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, otherwise known as the Trocks, are back at Sadler’s Wells as part of their National tour of a mixed bill until 6 May.
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Moriah Evans Premiere […/+*^%<>€£¥$&@!!!!^^^] Announced At The Chocolate Factory Theater
The Chocolate Factory Theater will present the world premiere of a new evening-length dance performance by Moriah Evans, co-commissioned with Walker Art Center, exploring power, empathy, and the body as a site of political and existential inquiry.
Royal Ballet and Opera Unveil New Stage Curtains at Special Gala Performance
The Royal Ballet and Opera will unveil new stage curtains at a landmark Gala performance featuring dancers, operatic soloists, and a rediscovered Kenneth MacMillan pas de deux believed lost since 1984.
Louisville Ballet Launches $100,000 Commonwealth Choreography Award
Louisville Ballet has launched the Commonwealth Choreography Award, a $100,000 international annual prize supporting the creation and world premiere of a new work, adjudicated by a jury of global dance leaders.
Jacob's Pillow 2026 Season Opening Gala Full Performer Lineup Revealed
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival announced its Season Opening Gala lineup, with NYC Ballet principal dancer Tiler Peck receiving the Jacob's Pillow Dance Award and BODYTRAFFIC, Martha Graham Dance Company, and M.
Photos: Meet the Nominees For the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards
The nominees for the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards recently met the press.
Central Indiana Dance Ensemble Will Perform PETER PAN at The Tarkington Theater
Central Indiana Dance Ensemble will present PETER PAN at The Tarkington Theater in Carmel, IN, featuring dancers performing the classic tale of Neverland, Lost Boys, and Captain Hook as the company's spring season finale.
Review: AUGMENTED - DANCE POWERED BY MAM + AISOMA, Sadler’s Wells East
There was something in the air on Friday night…and it wasn't just pollen! One could describe it as the school show of all school shows - but that might be doing it a disservice.