Step Afrika! Honors Juneteenth With Virtual Program by BWW News Desk
- June 20, 2020 Step Afrika! commemorated Juneteenth (June 19, 1865) and the true end of slavery with a new virtual program, “Step Afrika! Juneteenth Celebration” on Friday, June 19th.
VIDEO: Martha Graham Dance Company Releases 'Immediate Tragedy' by BWW News Desk
- June 20, 2020 Inspired by Martha Graham's lost solo from 1937, Immediate Tragedy is a new digital creation created by 22 artists collaborating from locations across the U.S. and Europe.
Heidi Duckler Dance Presents EBB & FLOW: CHINATOWN FESTIVAL by BWW News Desk
- June 19, 2020 Los Angeles-based dance company Heidi Duckler Dance (HDD) presents the fourth Ebb & Flow Festival, taking place at the Los Angeles State Historic Park for the second time, from June 27th- June 30th.
Library for the Performing Arts Announces 2020 Dance Research Fellows by BWW News Desk
- June 19, 2020 The Jerome Robbins Dance Division has selected its new class of Dance Research Fellows. Selected from a record number of applicants, these researchers and artists will delve into the Dance Division's archives to explore the theme of dance and immigration.
BWW Feature: Dulce Capadocia and The Silayan Dance Co. Honored At First Ever Filipinafest by Valerie-Jean Miller
- June 19, 2020 Corona Choreographic Chronicles:
Dulce Capadocia & The Silayan Dance Company were the featured honorees for the first ever FilipinaFest planned to honor the late Sonia Capadocia, Silayan Dance Company Founder in celebration of National Women's History Month.
Earlier this year, plans were set to honor the creator of the Los Angeles-based Silayan Dance Company by her daughter Dulce, a choreographer trained in both Philippine traditions and American Modern Dance forms. Silayan is the first Philippine-American dance company as well as the first culturally specific arts organization founded in Historic Filipinotown in Los Angeles, California. Sonia, in addition to being an award winning director, teacher and civic leader was also a talented seamstress. The Philippine Expressions Bookshop in San Pedro, California offered to create an installation of her personal collection of beautifully hand-sewn gowns and elaborate Silayan costumes. This was to commemorate a series of book readings in celebration of National Women's History Month. As word got out in the larger Philippine-American community, it grew into an entire Festival - aligned to be the first 'Filipina-Fest' Los Angeles Festival. First. Ever. Produced in partnership with FilAm Arts (the Association for the Advancement of Philippine-American Arts and Culture) and spearheaded by Giselle Tongi Walters, the event was to take place at Philippine Expressions in San Pedro at the end of March to recognize the important contributions of Filipina leaders who greatly contribute to the civic life of our great city. Important women civic leaders and 'movers and shakers' in the community were chosen to participate and partake in an exciting live dance performance, fashion show and festival parade of the handmade garments.
American Ballet Theatre To Cancel 2020 Fall Season At David H. Koch Theater by BWW News Desk
- June 18, 2020 Due to ongoing concerns relating to COVID-19, American Ballet Theatre announced the cancellation of its 2020 Fall season at the David H. Koch Theater, originally planned for October 21– November 1, 2020. The cancellation was announced today by Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie and Executive Director Kara Medoff Barnett.
Battery Dance TV Dance Diplomacy With Jonathan Continues Three-Part Series June 28 by BWW News Desk
- June 18, 2020 Battery Dance launched Battery Dance TV on March 27, 2020 at https://batterydance.org/dancetv/ to provide free live dance classes and programming for the general public by Battery Dance and affiliated local and international artists through a regularly scheduled program.
TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND Announces All-American 2020-21 Season by BWW News Desk
- June 18, 2020 In light of these extraordinary times, TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND has decided to present an exceptional All American season, supporting the artists working in America.
Works & Process at the Guggenheim Features LGBTQ+ Artists for New York City Pride by BWW News Desk
- June 17, 2020 On the occasion of New York City Pride and presented in conjunction with the 'Embrace' edition of the Guggenheim Circular, launching June 24, Works & Process, the performing arts series at the Guggenheim, will premiere 10 Works & Process Artists (WPA) Virtual Commissions featuring LGBTQ+ artists.
Ailey All Access Premieres the Streaming of Donald Byrd's GREENWOOD by BWW News Desk
- June 17, 2020 To observe Juneteenth this week, Donald Byrd's powerful Greenwood, a riveting ensemble work that draws on the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre as a source, will make its broadcast premiere beginning Thursday, June 18 at 7pm EDT.
Rosemary Bell Academy of Dance Moves Dance Classes Outdoors by BWW News Desk
- June 17, 2020 Rosemary Bell, of the Rosemary Bell Academy of Dance in central Chichester, is one of many owners of performing arts organizations that has had to get creative during this health crisis.
The School Of American Ballet Presents Virtual Workshop Premiere Celebration July 9 by BWW News Desk
- June 16, 2020 The Virtual Workshop Celebration has a new date! Join on Thursday, July 9 at 7PM ET at sab.org, Facebook, or Youtube for the Live Premiere of this special evening. The Celebration is free to watch and will be available beginning on Thursday, July 9 until Monday, July 13 at 7PM ET.
Youth America Grand Prix Presets Pas De Deux Virtual Competition by BWW News Desk
- June 16, 2020 Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) – the world's largest ballet scholarship organization – presents YAGP's Pas de Deux Virtual Competition. Over 12,000 aspiring dancers – ages 9 to 19 – danced at YAGP's 2020 regional auditions around the globe; 34 cities in 14 countries.
VIDEO: New York Ballet Instructor Moves Rehearsals to the Baseball Field by BWW News Desk
- June 16, 2020 When The Alison Cook Beatty Dance Company was forced to close its studio due to the health crisis, the owner got creative. She took the dancers to a different venue, the baseball fields in Central Park!