The Bessies Announce Honorees Of Lifetime Achievement And Service To The Field Awards
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2019
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, announced today the recipients of two special awards.
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2019
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, announced today the recipients of two special awards.
Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet and Deeply Rooted Dance Theater Shares Stage at BAM Fisher in September
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2019
To celebrate their New York roots and historical connections, Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet (JGCO), celebrating its 25th anniversary, and Deeply Rooted Dance Theater (DRDT) share the stage at BAM Fisher September 13 and 14 for “Legacy.'
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2019
To celebrate their New York roots and historical connections, Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet (JGCO), celebrating its 25th anniversary, and Deeply Rooted Dance Theater (DRDT) share the stage at BAM Fisher September 13 and 14 for “Legacy.'
Casting Announced For SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE LIVE! 2019 Tour
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2019
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, the 16-time Emmy Award-winning show that sparked America's fascination with dance, is set to captivate audiences again this fall a?" live on tour. Celebrating its momentous 16th season, members of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE's Top 10 finalists will make their way to The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas on Nov. 22 as part of Season 16's SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE LIVE! 2019 tour. Tickets starting at $29 are on sale now at TheSmithCenter.com.
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2019
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, the 16-time Emmy Award-winning show that sparked America's fascination with dance, is set to captivate audiences again this fall a?" live on tour. Celebrating its momentous 16th season, members of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE's Top 10 finalists will make their way to The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas on Nov. 22 as part of Season 16's SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE LIVE! 2019 tour. Tickets starting at $29 are on sale now at TheSmithCenter.com.
CUNY Dance Initiative Announces Fall 2019 Calendar Of Events
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2019
The CUNY Dance Initiative (CDI), a groundbreaking residency program and incubator for New York City choreographers and dance companies at City University of New York (CUNY) campuses, announces its Fall 2019 calendar of events.
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2019
The CUNY Dance Initiative (CDI), a groundbreaking residency program and incubator for New York City choreographers and dance companies at City University of New York (CUNY) campuses, announces its Fall 2019 calendar of events.
PTAMD Honors Donald McKayle With A Free Memorial Performance During The 2019 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2019
Paul Taylor American Modern Dance (PTAMD) returns to Lincoln Center for its annual Season at the David H. Koch Theater from October 29 to November 17, featuring the Paul Taylor Dance Company (PTDC). Paul Taylor: Celebrate the Dancemaker honors the legacy of founder Paul Taylor, who died in 2018.
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2019
Paul Taylor American Modern Dance (PTAMD) returns to Lincoln Center for its annual Season at the David H. Koch Theater from October 29 to November 17, featuring the Paul Taylor Dance Company (PTDC). Paul Taylor: Celebrate the Dancemaker honors the legacy of founder Paul Taylor, who died in 2018.
THE RIOT BALLET Will Have World Premiere This Month
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2019
Jump Current Performance (Montreal/Vancouver) in co-production with Working Group Theatre (Iowa City) & La Barracuda Carmela Theatre (Bogotá) presents the world premiere of The Riot Ballet, a collective creation devised/performed by collaborators from Canada, the US, Colombia and Ireland: Martin Andrews, Noah Drew, Shannon Holmes, Shawn Ketchum Johnson, Catalina Medina, Jamie Nesbitt, and Emer O'Toole.
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2019
Jump Current Performance (Montreal/Vancouver) in co-production with Working Group Theatre (Iowa City) & La Barracuda Carmela Theatre (Bogotá) presents the world premiere of The Riot Ballet, a collective creation devised/performed by collaborators from Canada, the US, Colombia and Ireland: Martin Andrews, Noah Drew, Shannon Holmes, Shawn Ketchum Johnson, Catalina Medina, Jamie Nesbitt, and Emer O'Toole.
Alonzo King LINES Ballet Brings Dance For Parkinson's Disease To Grace Cathedral
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2019
Alonzo King LINES Ballet is pleased to invite the Parkinson's Disease community to free dance classes at Grace Cathedral this August. Experienced teaching artists will lead Dance for PD classes specifically designed for individuals with Parkinson's Disease and their loved ones. Classes are tailored for varying abilities and begin in seated chairs, and feature live accompaniment.
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2019
Alonzo King LINES Ballet is pleased to invite the Parkinson's Disease community to free dance classes at Grace Cathedral this August. Experienced teaching artists will lead Dance for PD classes specifically designed for individuals with Parkinson's Disease and their loved ones. Classes are tailored for varying abilities and begin in seated chairs, and feature live accompaniment.
Choreographer From Europe To Stage Tale Of Shéhérazade with Verb Ballets
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2019
Verb Ballets welcomes choreographer Loretta Simonto the studio the week of August 12- 16, 2019. Simon graduate of Youngstown State University has been working in Europe for the last eighteen years.
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2019
Verb Ballets welcomes choreographer Loretta Simonto the studio the week of August 12- 16, 2019. Simon graduate of Youngstown State University has been working in Europe for the last eighteen years.
RIOULT Dance NY Announces Summer Intensive for Pre-Professional Dancers
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2019
RIOULT Dance NY's Intensive for Pre-Professional Dancers (ages 17 and up) will offer one week of highly-focused modern dance training on August 12-17, 2019. Instruction will be provided by Artistic Director/Choreographer Pascal Rioult and Associate Artistic Director/RIOULT Center Director Joyce Herring, alongside Company members. Five full days of modern dance will culminate with a final showing of a new work created by Pascal Rioult for the Pre-Professional student dancers on Saturday, August 17.
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2019
RIOULT Dance NY's Intensive for Pre-Professional Dancers (ages 17 and up) will offer one week of highly-focused modern dance training on August 12-17, 2019. Instruction will be provided by Artistic Director/Choreographer Pascal Rioult and Associate Artistic Director/RIOULT Center Director Joyce Herring, alongside Company members. Five full days of modern dance will culminate with a final showing of a new work created by Pascal Rioult for the Pre-Professional student dancers on Saturday, August 17.
Vancouver Tap Dance Society Presents 2019 VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL TAP DANCE FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2019
Think about it: one of life's greatest joys is tapping our feet and clapping hands to the rhythm of music. The Vancouver Tap Dance Society is celebrating its 20th anniversary by presenting the 2019 Vancouver International Tap Dance Festival (VanTap Fest) being held from August 26 - Sept. 1, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2019
Think about it: one of life's greatest joys is tapping our feet and clapping hands to the rhythm of music. The Vancouver Tap Dance Society is celebrating its 20th anniversary by presenting the 2019 Vancouver International Tap Dance Festival (VanTap Fest) being held from August 26 - Sept. 1, 2019.
Vancouver International Flamenco Festival Set for September 13-29
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2019
The Vancouver International Flamenco Festival announces its spellbinding 2019 lineup of local and international flamenco artists, September 13 a?" 29, 2019 with free workshops and ticketed performances at various Vancouver venues.
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2019
The Vancouver International Flamenco Festival announces its spellbinding 2019 lineup of local and international flamenco artists, September 13 a?" 29, 2019 with free workshops and ticketed performances at various Vancouver venues.
Kinesis Project Dance Theatre Presents IN OUR WAKE
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2019
Kinesis Project dance theatre will present the site-specific dance performance In Our Wake on August 10 and 11, 2019 at 5pm and 7pm, at Seattle's Waterfront Park.
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2019
Kinesis Project dance theatre will present the site-specific dance performance In Our Wake on August 10 and 11, 2019 at 5pm and 7pm, at Seattle's Waterfront Park.
YoungArts Announces New Performance Program And Residency Artists
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2019
The National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts) is proud to announce new creative and professional development opportunities for its network of 20,000 alumni—exceptionally talented artists across the visual, literary and performing arts. The organization's growing roster of programs to support artists throughout their careers includes YoungArts at Ted's, a new performance series that offers the public the chance to experience exceptional programs in an intimate setting, and Up Next Focus, an extension of the successful Up Next professional development program. Additionally, YoungArts announces that Yusha-Marie Sorzano (2000 Young Arts Winner in Dance) has been named the 2019 Dance Artist in Residence at the YoungArts Campus and Lee Pivnik (2014 YoungArts Winner in Visual Arts) is the next Bay Parc Apartments Resident Artist.
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2019
The National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts) is proud to announce new creative and professional development opportunities for its network of 20,000 alumni—exceptionally talented artists across the visual, literary and performing arts. The organization's growing roster of programs to support artists throughout their careers includes YoungArts at Ted's, a new performance series that offers the public the chance to experience exceptional programs in an intimate setting, and Up Next Focus, an extension of the successful Up Next professional development program. Additionally, YoungArts announces that Yusha-Marie Sorzano (2000 Young Arts Winner in Dance) has been named the 2019 Dance Artist in Residence at the YoungArts Campus and Lee Pivnik (2014 YoungArts Winner in Visual Arts) is the next Bay Parc Apartments Resident Artist.
CUNY Dance Initiative, John Jay College and Mari Meade Dance Collective Presents World Premiere of IMMIGRATION STORIES
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2019
The CUNY Dance Initiative and John Jay College, in collaboration with Mari Meade Dance Collective/MMDC, present the World Premiere of immigration stories on Friday, September 13, 2019 at 7:30pm at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College, 524 W. 59th Street, NYC.
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2019
The CUNY Dance Initiative and John Jay College, in collaboration with Mari Meade Dance Collective/MMDC, present the World Premiere of immigration stories on Friday, September 13, 2019 at 7:30pm at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College, 524 W. 59th Street, NYC.
Ballet Hispanico Presents World Premieres and Re-stagings at the Apollo Theater
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2019
Ballet Hispánico, the nation's premier Latino dance organization, returns to the Apollo stage on Friday and Saturday, November 22 and 23, 2019 at 8:00pm with a program that continues its commitment to staging works by female, Latinx choreographers. Ballet Hispánico is sponsored by GOYA, which has sponsored the company since 1977.
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2019
Ballet Hispánico, the nation's premier Latino dance organization, returns to the Apollo stage on Friday and Saturday, November 22 and 23, 2019 at 8:00pm with a program that continues its commitment to staging works by female, Latinx choreographers. Ballet Hispánico is sponsored by GOYA, which has sponsored the company since 1977.
Tom Gold Dance To Conduct Rehearsal Residency At Onstage At Kingsborough
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2019
Under the support of the City University of New York Dance Initiative (CDI), Tom Gold Dance, the classical dance company founded by former New York City Ballet soloist Tom Gold, will conduct a week-long rehearsal residency at OnStage at Kingsborough in Brooklyn, August 12–16, 2019, with a free rehearsal open to the public on Thursday, August 15 at 7:00PM.
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2019
Under the support of the City University of New York Dance Initiative (CDI), Tom Gold Dance, the classical dance company founded by former New York City Ballet soloist Tom Gold, will conduct a week-long rehearsal residency at OnStage at Kingsborough in Brooklyn, August 12–16, 2019, with a free rehearsal open to the public on Thursday, August 15 at 7:00PM.
Martha Graham Dance Company Announces 2019–20 Studio Series
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2019
The Martha Graham Dance Company announces the 2019–20 season of its popular Studio Series, which offers audiences a behind-the-scenes look at the work of the Company in the intimate setting of the Martha Graham Studio Theater. The events in the Studio Series revolve around The EVE Project, the Company's season theme celebrating female empowerment and the 100th anniversary in 2020 of women's right to vote.
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2019
The Martha Graham Dance Company announces the 2019–20 season of its popular Studio Series, which offers audiences a behind-the-scenes look at the work of the Company in the intimate setting of the Martha Graham Studio Theater. The events in the Studio Series revolve around The EVE Project, the Company's season theme celebrating female empowerment and the 100th anniversary in 2020 of women's right to vote.
Choreographer Tom Brady Brings 40 Year Work-in-Progress To San Francisco For The First Time This Fall
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2019
St Louis-based performance artist, dancer and choreographer Tom Brady, in collaboration with Monica Newsam and videographer Zlatko Cosic, will bring what has essentially turned into a 40 year work-in-progress to ODC Theater in San Francisco this fall.
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2019
St Louis-based performance artist, dancer and choreographer Tom Brady, in collaboration with Monica Newsam and videographer Zlatko Cosic, will bring what has essentially turned into a 40 year work-in-progress to ODC Theater in San Francisco this fall.
Hong Kong Dance Company Presents A SEA OF SMILING LT DUCKS
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2019
The little duck's quest and legend is about you and me, about Hong Kong. Hong Kong Dance Company (HKDC)'s children's dance drama, A Sea of Smiling LT Ducks, will be staged in Sha Tin Town Hall Auditorium from 2nd to 4th August 2019. Despite roaring waves, the fearless little duck begins its adventurous journey on the vast ocean. This summer, the LT Ducks are going to brave the ocean with us hand in hand. Let's experience the Hong Kong spirit together: with tenacity, resilience, diligence, our destiny lays in our hands!
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2019
The little duck's quest and legend is about you and me, about Hong Kong. Hong Kong Dance Company (HKDC)'s children's dance drama, A Sea of Smiling LT Ducks, will be staged in Sha Tin Town Hall Auditorium from 2nd to 4th August 2019. Despite roaring waves, the fearless little duck begins its adventurous journey on the vast ocean. This summer, the LT Ducks are going to brave the ocean with us hand in hand. Let's experience the Hong Kong spirit together: with tenacity, resilience, diligence, our destiny lays in our hands!
Posin Dance Opens the 2019-20 Dance Series at the 92nd St. Y
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2019
The Kathryn Posin Dance Company announces that it has been invited to open the 2019-20 Dig Dance Season of the 92nd St. Y with three premieres: Evolution: The Letters of Charles Darwin, Triple Sextet to Steve Reich's Pulitzer Prize-winning 'Double Sextet,' and Memoir.
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2019
The Kathryn Posin Dance Company announces that it has been invited to open the 2019-20 Dig Dance Season of the 92nd St. Y with three premieres: Evolution: The Letters of Charles Darwin, Triple Sextet to Steve Reich's Pulitzer Prize-winning 'Double Sextet,' and Memoir.
Sara Mearns Comes to Jacob's Pillow
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2019
In the Jacob's Pillow-exclusive production Sara Mearns: Beyond Ballet, New York City Ballet principal Sara Mearns performs in multiple cross-genre collaborations in the Doris Duke Theatre, August 14-18.
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2019
In the Jacob's Pillow-exclusive production Sara Mearns: Beyond Ballet, New York City Ballet principal Sara Mearns performs in multiple cross-genre collaborations in the Doris Duke Theatre, August 14-18.
American Repertory Ballet Will Open The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2019
This September, American Repertory Ballet will be starting a new chapter. The company will become a Founding Resident Company of the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) and will also be embarking on a new era of artistic growth.
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2019
This September, American Repertory Ballet will be starting a new chapter. The company will become a Founding Resident Company of the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) and will also be embarking on a new era of artistic growth.
BWW Review: DANCERS FOR GOOD 2019 Outdoes Itself Again!
by Cindy Sibilsky - July 29, 2019
Last year, in 2018, the third annual Dancers For Good Benefit supporting the Actors Fund Dancers Resource in East Hampton was so impressive that I challenged the founders to 'high-kick it up a notch even higher next year'. I'm thrilled to announce that not only did they clearly accept that challenge, they superseded all expectations!
by Cindy Sibilsky - July 29, 2019
Last year, in 2018, the third annual Dancers For Good Benefit supporting the Actors Fund Dancers Resource in East Hampton was so impressive that I challenged the founders to 'high-kick it up a notch even higher next year'. I'm thrilled to announce that not only did they clearly accept that challenge, they superseded all expectations!
Acclaimed Ballerina Julia Farron Dies at Age 96
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2019
Acclaimed ballerina, Julia Farron, has died on July 3 at the age of 96. Her death has been confirmed, but it is unknown where she passed, according to The New York Times.
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2019
Acclaimed ballerina, Julia Farron, has died on July 3 at the age of 96. Her death has been confirmed, but it is unknown where she passed, according to The New York Times.
Verb Ballets Partners With Lakeside Symphony Orchestra
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2019
Verb Ballets performs with the Lakeside Symphony Orchestra conducted by Daniel Meyer at Lakeside Chautauqua in the Hoover Auditorium on Saturday, August 3, 2019, at 8:15 PM. The Lakeside Symphony Orchestra is made up of more than 90 musicians from across the country that have devoted many years of service to Lakeside community. This season Lakeside Chautauqua welcomes New Music Director & Conductor Daniel Meyer to the Lakeside Symphony Orchestra.
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2019
Verb Ballets performs with the Lakeside Symphony Orchestra conducted by Daniel Meyer at Lakeside Chautauqua in the Hoover Auditorium on Saturday, August 3, 2019, at 8:15 PM. The Lakeside Symphony Orchestra is made up of more than 90 musicians from across the country that have devoted many years of service to Lakeside community. This season Lakeside Chautauqua welcomes New Music Director & Conductor Daniel Meyer to the Lakeside Symphony Orchestra.
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