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Ballet Hispánico B UNIDOS Continues With Take Action Tuesday by BWW News Desk
- March 31, 2020 Ballet Hispánico continues B Unidos, its new Instagram video series, which kicked off this week's programming with an inspirational message from Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, Ballet Hispánico Board President and Democratic Candidate for United States Congress at www.instagram.com/ballethispanico/.
BWW Tribute: Willy Burmann, Ballet's Sage Has Ascended to The Stars by Juan Michael Porter II
- March 31, 2020 Ballet's sage, Wilhem “Willy” Burmann died yesterday at 80 from complications linked to the current pandemic. After a lengthy performance career, he devoted himself to teaching ballet, serving as coach to numerous stars including Julio Bocca, Alessandra Ferri, Wendy Whelan, and Herman Cornejo.
Samuel Pott on STAYING AFLOAT WITH NIMBUS DANCE by Yvonne Lim
- March 31, 2020 Samuel Pott, artistic director of Nimbus Dance and former soloist with Martha Graham Dance Company. shares how the company (Jersey City's largest not-for-profit arts organization) is staying afloat during the COVID-19 crisis.
VIDEO: Watch Russia's Bolshoi Theater's SWAN LAKE; 6 New Productions Will Become Available to Stream by BWW News Desk
- March 28, 2020 Russia's Bolshoi Theater is going digital with livestreams of several of its most popular opera and ballet performances, also known as the a?oeGolden Collection,a?? on its official YouTube channel, allowing viewers around the world to tune in. This announcement also coincides with World Theatre Day.
New Online Initiative Launches on Ailey's Anniversary with REVELATIONS by BWW News Desk
- March 27, 2020 The Ailey organization is reaching out to share the Ailey spirit with people wherever they are during this challenging time through Ailey All Access - an online streaming series featuring performances of full length works from the repertory, Ailey Extension dance classes, and original short films created by the Ailey dancers.
BWW Feedback: Ambivalence, Dance, and Streaming During Corona by Juan Michael Porter II
- March 27, 2020 COVID-19 has forced all of us online to connect with each other. Kerime Konor spoke with me about the new reality this situation has created and the ambivalence she feels about the constantly streaming display of dubious information and clueless privilege.
How Dance/NYC & Alejandra Duque Cifuentes Are Fighting COVID-19 by Juan Michael Porter II
- March 27, 2020 Alejandra Duque Cifuentes, Executive Director of Dance/NYC reveals how the organization's Dance CRF was established and how you can make sure that your voice is heard during this crisis.
Barnard College Department of Dance and the Movement Lab Will Present MOVING BODY – MOVING IMAGE Festival by BWW News Desk
- March 27, 2020 MOVING BODY - MOVING IMAGE Festival, conceived and curated by the accomplished choreographer, dancer, teacher, and filmmaker Gabri Christa, is one of the cultural events that will move online as the restrictions related to COVID-19 outbreak made the planned live event at Barnard College impossible.
Battery Dance Launches Battery Dance TV by BWW News Desk
- March 27, 2020 Battery Dance announces the creation of Battery Dance TV, launching on Friday, 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 artists through a regularly scheduled program.
McCallum Theatre Announces Search For Dancemakers For 23rd Annual Palm Desert Choreography Festival by David Green
- March 26, 2020 McCallum Theatre Education's 23rd Annual Palm Desert Choreography Festival is searching for original choreography by dancemakers from across the nation and abroad. Choreographers can submit their work electronically at https://www.mccallumtheatre.com/index.php/education/choreography-festival. The deadline to submit is April 15, 2020. All finalists receive a cash award and will present their work on the McCallum stage for a large audience and panel of esteemed judges. This one of a kind festival, scheduled for Saturday, November 14th at 7pm and Sunday, November 15th at 4pm continues to promote dance as an art form by creating a venue for emerging and established choreographers and developing new dance audiences.
Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre Presents Remote Dance Learning by BWW News Desk
- March 26, 2020 Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre presents Remote Dance Learning, an opportunity to keep students moving while they are out of school. These free sessions are led by Notes in Motion teaching artists and are available online at https://notesinmotion.org/remote-dance-learning/.
Battery Dance TV Launches Tomorrow by BWW News Desk
- March 26, 2020 Battery Dance has announced the creation of Battery Dance TV, launching on Friday, 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 artists through a regularly scheduled program.
Antonio Fini Announces Home Dance Challenge by BWW News Desk
- March 24, 2020 Antonio Fini, founder/director of the Fini Dance International Summer School, held every summer in Calabria in Southern Italy, invites dancers to post a video of themselves dancing on their Instagram accounts.
Kick Dance Studios Launches KickTV by BWW News Desk
- March 23, 2020 Kick Dance Studios launches KickTV, keeping kids dancing at home...
BWW Update: PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET RELIEF FUND at McCaw Hall by Sondra Forsyth
- March 23, 2020 There is no road map for how to proceed in this unprecedented situation. Our dancers and staff have been hunkering down at home, hoping for a positive turn of events that will allow us to welcome you back to McCaw Hall.
American Ballet Theatre To Offer Online Classes For Children Ages 2–8 On Instagram by BWW News Desk
- March 20, 2020 Beginning Monday, March 23, 2020, children and parents can tune into @ABTSchool on Instagram for daily classes in ballet movement taught by former ABT dancers, faculty from the ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (JKO) School and ABT teaching artists. All teachers are certified in the ABT National Training Curriculum. The classes will be available through Instagram TV (IGTV) and accessible for ABT JKO students, as well as the global community at large. Daily classes will engage
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Postpones Performances and NYC Engagement by BWW News Desk
- March 20, 2020 Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) has postponed performances of its “Balanchine + Tchaikovsky” program with the PBT Orchestra at the Benedum Center in response to ongoing concerns about the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and new mandatory safety regulations. The performances, scheduled for April 17-19, have been postponed until further notice.
Drew McOnie and The McOnie Company Launch Digital Dance Season by BWW News Desk
- March 20, 2020 The McOnie Company today launched the first offerings as part of its Digital Dance Season. Hosted on the company's social media channels, the season aims to connect the dance community and encourage collaboration during this period of social distancing.