The latest news, features, and updates from BroadwayWorld's Dance coverage.
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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.
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 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 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.
The nominees for the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards recently met the press.
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.
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.
Smuin Contemporary Ballet announced its 33rd season, SMUIN IN FRAME, featuring world and regional premieres by Val Caniparoli, Nicolo Fonte, My'Kal Stromile, and Amy Seiwert across four programs in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The Auditorium in Chicago announced its 2026-27 dance season, featuring DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM, BALLETS JAZZ MONTRÉAL, LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO, BALLET FOLKLÓRICO DE MÉXICO DE AMALIA HERNÁNDEZ, and ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER.
Olympic Ballet Theatre will present GISELLE at Edmonds Center for the Arts, with 21-year-old trainee Yasmin Arafe stepping into the title role for two performances only.
MTI Concert Dance announced an exclusive licensing agreement for works by choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett, becoming the third choreographer in the MTI catalogue, joining José Limón and Jerome Robbins.
The Dance Centre announced Ziyian Kwan as recipient of the biennial Lola Award and Alvin Erasga Tolentino as recipient of the annual Isadora Award, honoring outstanding BC choreographers.
The School of American Ballet will recognize Nancy Reynolds and Victoria Simon as its 2026 Alumni of Distinction Award recipients at its Annual Alumni Celebration, also marking the 10th Anniversary of the AACDI.
Carolyn Dorfman Dance will present 'The Power of One' at NJPAC's Victoria Theater, featuring the world premiere of 'The Hero Within,' plus works by choreographer Juel D.
Nashville Ballet revealed its 2026-27 season, 'Movement Taking Form,' featuring classical productions alongside world premieres and contemporary works led by Artistic Director Nick Mullikin.
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present Pioneers Go East Collective's Crossroads Series, featuring four short works championing LGBTQ+ and feminist artists, as part of the La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival.
New York's largest dance event will feature over 10,000 dancers and four Grand Marshals for its 20th annual celebration, culminating in a festival at Tompkins Square Park.
WHITE WAVE Dance announced the 25th anniversary DUMBO DANCE FESTIVAL, a three-day event featuring 35 contemporary dance companies from New York and around the world, with a Gala Opening Night honoring two arts community figures.
Parsons Dance wowed the opening night audience at The Joyce Theater’s Tino & Rajika Puri Auditorium on Wednesday 4/29.
National Dance Institute raised a record $1.
Nominations for the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards have been announced, which were chosen among shows and films that opened during the 2025-2026 season.
Lydia Johnson Dance will present two world premieres alongside repertory works at New York Live Arts, featuring a multi-generational cast and scores by Nico Muhly, Henryk Górecki, and Aleksandra Vrebalov.
Sadler's Wells announced choreographer Hofesh Shechter as the next Guest Artistic Director of National Youth Dance Company, with auditions underway across England ahead of a new production premiering next year.
Australian choreographer Stephanie Lake's COLOSSUS will make its UK premiere at Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall, featuring 60 final-year London Contemporary Dance School students performing as one unit.
Elmhurst Ballet School will present its Silver Swans Summer Retreat, a multi-day programme for adult dancers blending dance, wellbeing, and community in a supportive environment.
