The School Of American Ballet To Host Alumni Cocktail Reception At Lincoln Center
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2019
The School Of American Ballet is hosting their Alumni Cocktail Reception at Lincoln Center on Friday, May 31th. This event is for SAB alums who will toast the 2019 Annual Workshop Performances.
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2019
The School Of American Ballet is hosting their Alumni Cocktail Reception at Lincoln Center on Friday, May 31th. This event is for SAB alums who will toast the 2019 Annual Workshop Performances.
BWW FEATURE: Chita Rivera Awards 2019: A Colorful Celebration of Dance & Diversity
by Cindy Sibilsky - May 28, 2019
The stars were on their feet (toes, taps and standing ovations) on a warm Sunday night, May 19th, for the Chita Rivera Awards a?" an annual ceremony recognizing the very best in dance on Broadway, Off-Broadway and in film that honors icons and trailblazers while also nurturing future generations simultaneously. It could have been dubbed a?oeChita Rivera's Dance Salona?? for the presenters, attendees and honorees read like a Who's Who of Chita's friends, fans and fellow Fosse favorites, including hosts Ben Vereen and Anne Reinking.
by Cindy Sibilsky - May 28, 2019
The stars were on their feet (toes, taps and standing ovations) on a warm Sunday night, May 19th, for the Chita Rivera Awards a?" an annual ceremony recognizing the very best in dance on Broadway, Off-Broadway and in film that honors icons and trailblazers while also nurturing future generations simultaneously. It could have been dubbed a?oeChita Rivera's Dance Salona?? for the presenters, attendees and honorees read like a Who's Who of Chita's friends, fans and fellow Fosse favorites, including hosts Ben Vereen and Anne Reinking.
Bangarra Appoints New Associate Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2019
Bangarra Dance Theatre has announced the appointment of Frances Rings to the newly created position of Associate Artistic Director, working closely alongside Artistic Director Stephen Page.
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2019
Bangarra Dance Theatre has announced the appointment of Frances Rings to the newly created position of Associate Artistic Director, working closely alongside Artistic Director Stephen Page.
The National Ballet of Canada Announces Casting for PHYSICAL THINKING
by Sarah Hookey - May 23, 2019
Karen Kain, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced the casting for Physical Thinking, an all William Forsythe programme featuring the company premieres of The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude and Approximate Sonata 2016, with the return of The Second Detail.
by Sarah Hookey - May 23, 2019
Karen Kain, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced the casting for Physical Thinking, an all William Forsythe programme featuring the company premieres of The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude and Approximate Sonata 2016, with the return of The Second Detail.
Mark DeGarmo Salon Performances Concludes Season with Appearances by Choreographers Callie Hatchett and Can Wang
by Sarah Hookey - May 22, 2019
Mark DeGarmo Salon Performances conclude this season with appearances by choreographers CALLIE HATCHETT and CAN WANG, June 6 at 7 PM. The unique format of the Salon Performances, now in its 9th year, provides audiences with an opportunity to view up close and engage with the creators of their works-in-progress.
by Sarah Hookey - May 22, 2019
Mark DeGarmo Salon Performances conclude this season with appearances by choreographers CALLIE HATCHETT and CAN WANG, June 6 at 7 PM. The unique format of the Salon Performances, now in its 9th year, provides audiences with an opportunity to view up close and engage with the creators of their works-in-progress.
Five Southern Dance Companies Selected for Momentum: Long-Term Capacity Building
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2019
South Arts, a regional nonprofit arts organization, has announced the five Southern dance companies selected to participate in Momentum. This new three-year project, funded with support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, will allow the selected companies to build their capacity for regional and national touring.
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2019
South Arts, a regional nonprofit arts organization, has announced the five Southern dance companies selected to participate in Momentum. This new three-year project, funded with support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, will allow the selected companies to build their capacity for regional and national touring.
The Bessies Announces New Partnerships With Leading National Dance Institutions
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2019
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, announces partnerships with Maggie Allesee National Center for Choreography (MANCC) and the American Dance Festival (ADF), and renews partnerships with the CUNY Dance Initiative (CDI) and the New York State DanceForce, creating new platforms of support and professional opportunities for Bessie artists.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2019
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, announces partnerships with Maggie Allesee National Center for Choreography (MANCC) and the American Dance Festival (ADF), and renews partnerships with the CUNY Dance Initiative (CDI) and the New York State DanceForce, creating new platforms of support and professional opportunities for Bessie artists.
BWW Review: HARLEQUINADE at the American Ballet Theatre
by Wesley Doucette - May 20, 2019
ABT's choreographer, Alexei Ratmansky, has pulled out all the stops for his earnest revival of Petipa's oft-forgotten 1900 hit, Harlequinade, now in performance at The Met Opera. Based off of the commedia dell'arte tradition, it should be the best of two worlds, combining both the
by Wesley Doucette - May 20, 2019
ABT's choreographer, Alexei Ratmansky, has pulled out all the stops for his earnest revival of Petipa's oft-forgotten 1900 hit, Harlequinade, now in performance at The Met Opera. Based off of the commedia dell'arte tradition, it should be the best of two worlds, combining both the
BWW Review: New York City Ballet - The Show Goes On for BRAHMS-SCHOENBERG QUARTET
by Rose Marija - May 20, 2019
New York City Ballet (NYCB) has gone through some changes in the past year. In an interview with Jonathan Stafford, Artistic Director, and Wendy Whelan, Associate Artistic Director, Whelan said, 'Change is hard, but change is natural. It's not always easy, but it is informative. And ultimately, it's healthy. It's part of life.'
by Rose Marija - May 20, 2019
New York City Ballet (NYCB) has gone through some changes in the past year. In an interview with Jonathan Stafford, Artistic Director, and Wendy Whelan, Associate Artistic Director, Whelan said, 'Change is hard, but change is natural. It's not always easy, but it is informative. And ultimately, it's healthy. It's part of life.'
Mark DeGarmo Dance To Receive $25,000 Grant From The National Endowment For The Arts
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2019
National Endowment for the Arts Acting Chairman Mary Anne Carter has approved more than $80 million in grants as part of the Arts Endowment's second major funding announcement for fiscal year 2019. Included in this announcement is an Art Works grant of $25,000 to Mark DeGarmo Dance for its Partnerships in Literacy through Dance and Creativity program. Art Works is the Arts Endowment's principal grantmaking program. The agency received 1,592 Art Works applications for this round of grantmaking, and will award 977 grants in this category.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2019
National Endowment for the Arts Acting Chairman Mary Anne Carter has approved more than $80 million in grants as part of the Arts Endowment's second major funding announcement for fiscal year 2019. Included in this announcement is an Art Works grant of $25,000 to Mark DeGarmo Dance for its Partnerships in Literacy through Dance and Creativity program. Art Works is the Arts Endowment's principal grantmaking program. The agency received 1,592 Art Works applications for this round of grantmaking, and will award 977 grants in this category.
ABT Announces Casting For Third And Fourth Weeks At The Met
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2019
Casting for the third and fourth weeks of American Ballet Theatre's 2019 Spring season at the Metropolitan Opera House was announced today by Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2019
Casting for the third and fourth weeks of American Ballet Theatre's 2019 Spring season at the Metropolitan Opera House was announced today by Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie.
MICHAEL MAO DANCE Begins 26th Year with a Program of Major Mao Dances
by Sarah Hookey - May 15, 2019
MICHAEL MAO DANCE begins its 26th year with a program of major Mao dances, including 1994-DSCH, along with other works to music by Kurt Weill, and Taiko drumming, May 24 & 25 at the Ailey Citigroup Theater, 405 West 55 Street.
by Sarah Hookey - May 15, 2019
MICHAEL MAO DANCE begins its 26th year with a program of major Mao dances, including 1994-DSCH, along with other works to music by Kurt Weill, and Taiko drumming, May 24 & 25 at the Ailey Citigroup Theater, 405 West 55 Street.
The National Ballet of Canada Announces Repertoire for MAD HOT BALLET: DESERT DREAM Gala
by Sarah Hookey - May 15, 2019
Karen Kain, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced the repertoire for MAD HOT BALLET: Desert Dream. The company's annual million-dollar fundraising gala takes place on June 12, 2019 at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.
by Sarah Hookey - May 15, 2019
Karen Kain, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced the repertoire for MAD HOT BALLET: Desert Dream. The company's annual million-dollar fundraising gala takes place on June 12, 2019 at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.
Dance To Unite Honors WABC Anchor Bill Ritter At Its 6th Annual Benefit
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2019
Dance to Unite will honor Bill Ritter, ABC-7 New York Eyewitness News Anchor at the Sixth Annual Benefit on today, May 15, 2019 at the Rooftop at Manny Cantor Center located at 197 East Broadway in Manhattan.
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2019
Dance to Unite will honor Bill Ritter, ABC-7 New York Eyewitness News Anchor at the Sixth Annual Benefit on today, May 15, 2019 at the Rooftop at Manny Cantor Center located at 197 East Broadway in Manhattan.
Laurel Lawson Receives Dance/USA Fellowship
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2019
Dance/USA, the national service organization for professional dance, recently announced that Dance/USA Fellowships to Artists (DFA) has awarded $1,000,525 in funding to 31 dance artists addressing social change through their work. Laurel Lawson, an Atlanta, GA-based disability arts leader is among the inaugural Dance/USA Artist Fellows.
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2019
Dance/USA, the national service organization for professional dance, recently announced that Dance/USA Fellowships to Artists (DFA) has awarded $1,000,525 in funding to 31 dance artists addressing social change through their work. Laurel Lawson, an Atlanta, GA-based disability arts leader is among the inaugural Dance/USA Artist Fellows.
Dance Currents Inc. And Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra Collaborate As Part Of The Newton Festival Of The Arts
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2019
Dance Currents Inc. and Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra collaborate as part of the Newton Festival of the Arts.
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2019
Dance Currents Inc. and Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra collaborate as part of the Newton Festival of the Arts.
BWW Review: Mark Morris' PEPPERLAND at BAM Brings Camp and Playfulness to The Beatles' Iconic Album
by Cindy Sibilsky - May 13, 2019
Well before The Met Gala's kitschy theme for 2019 inspired the likes of Lady Gaga, Jordan Roth and countess celebrities to strut their most outrageous stuff down the pink carpet, Mark Morris has been the reigning King of Camp in choreography, celebrating this gleeful genre in company classics such as The Hard Nut. This spring he elevated the playful style integrated with expressive movement in Pepperland, an exuberant homage to the 1960s counterculture and The Beatles' seminal 1967 concept album, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
by Cindy Sibilsky - May 13, 2019
Well before The Met Gala's kitschy theme for 2019 inspired the likes of Lady Gaga, Jordan Roth and countess celebrities to strut their most outrageous stuff down the pink carpet, Mark Morris has been the reigning King of Camp in choreography, celebrating this gleeful genre in company classics such as The Hard Nut. This spring he elevated the playful style integrated with expressive movement in Pepperland, an exuberant homage to the 1960s counterculture and The Beatles' seminal 1967 concept album, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
Choreographer Jennifer Archibald's ARCH DANCE Comes to Baruch Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2019
The CUNY Dance Initiative, Queensborough Community College's Dance Program, and the Queensborough Student Association present Jennifer Archibald's Arch Dance Company.
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2019
The CUNY Dance Initiative, Queensborough Community College's Dance Program, and the Queensborough Student Association present Jennifer Archibald's Arch Dance Company.
BWW Review: WHEELDON, ELO AND ROBBINS DANCE TRIO at Academy Of Music
by Scott Serio - May 10, 2019
Pennsylvania Ballet Performs Breathtaking Trio By Wheeldon, Elo and Robbins As Season Finale
by Scott Serio - May 10, 2019
Pennsylvania Ballet Performs Breathtaking Trio By Wheeldon, Elo and Robbins As Season Finale
The Joyce Presents THE BOURNONVILLE LEGACY
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2019
The Joyce Theater Foundation (Linda Shelton, Executive Director) is pleased to welcome members of the Royal Danish Ballet in The Bournonville Legacy from July 9-14 at The Joyce Theater. Returning to The Joyce for the first time since 2015, company members will present excerpts from ballet master and choreographer August Bournonville's distinctive repertoire.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2019
The Joyce Theater Foundation (Linda Shelton, Executive Director) is pleased to welcome members of the Royal Danish Ballet in The Bournonville Legacy from July 9-14 at The Joyce Theater. Returning to The Joyce for the first time since 2015, company members will present excerpts from ballet master and choreographer August Bournonville's distinctive repertoire.
Alonzo King To Receive Honorary Doctorate At Juilliard Commencement Ceremony
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2019
Alonzo King LINES Ballet is pleased to announce that choreographer Alonzo King will receive an honorary doctorate from Juilliard during the school's 114th commencement ceremony, which takes place Friday, May 24, 2019, at 11am in Alice Tully Hall in New York City and will be live-streamed at juilliard.edu/live. Actress Rita Moreno and composer Kaija Saariaho will receive honorary doctorates as well.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2019
Alonzo King LINES Ballet is pleased to announce that choreographer Alonzo King will receive an honorary doctorate from Juilliard during the school's 114th commencement ceremony, which takes place Friday, May 24, 2019, at 11am in Alice Tully Hall in New York City and will be live-streamed at juilliard.edu/live. Actress Rita Moreno and composer Kaija Saariaho will receive honorary doctorates as well.
DanceHouse Announces Electrifying 2019/20 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2019
DanceHouse is thrilled to unveil its exhilarating 2019/20 season, showcasing the work of four new companies to DanceHouse audiences and two returning favourites, from October 2019 through May 2020. This season's offerings highlight an exceptionally diverse range of pioneering artists who are transforming traditional dance styles with boundary-blurring fusions of genres and cultures.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2019
DanceHouse is thrilled to unveil its exhilarating 2019/20 season, showcasing the work of four new companies to DanceHouse audiences and two returning favourites, from October 2019 through May 2020. This season's offerings highlight an exceptionally diverse range of pioneering artists who are transforming traditional dance styles with boundary-blurring fusions of genres and cultures.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Announces Highlights to Lincoln Center Season June 12-16
by Sarah Hookey - May 09, 2019
Artistic Director Robert Battle has announced exciting highlights to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Lincoln Center season at the David H. Koch Theater June 12 – 16. In addition to a world premiere by Darrell Grand Moultrie and recent premieres by some of today's most revered choreographers across three distinct programs – Bold Visions, Trailblazers, and Timeless Ailey – the engagement includes The Ailey Spirit Gala benefit celebrating the 50th Anniversary of The Ailey School; An Evening Honoring Carmen de Lavallade; and a series of special activities for people of all ages and backgrounds. The engagement also marks the debut of five new Company dancers.
by Sarah Hookey - May 09, 2019
Artistic Director Robert Battle has announced exciting highlights to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Lincoln Center season at the David H. Koch Theater June 12 – 16. In addition to a world premiere by Darrell Grand Moultrie and recent premieres by some of today's most revered choreographers across three distinct programs – Bold Visions, Trailblazers, and Timeless Ailey – the engagement includes The Ailey Spirit Gala benefit celebrating the 50th Anniversary of The Ailey School; An Evening Honoring Carmen de Lavallade; and a series of special activities for people of all ages and backgrounds. The engagement also marks the debut of five new Company dancers.
Doug Varone and Dancers Returns to BAM with New York Premiere of IN THE SHELTER OF THE FOLD/EPILOGUE
by Sarah Hookey - May 09, 2019
Doug Varone and Dancers returns to BAM with the New York premiere of in the shelter of the fold / epilogue, an evening-length work of seven interconnected vignettes that considers and questions faith.
by Sarah Hookey - May 09, 2019
Doug Varone and Dancers returns to BAM with the New York premiere of in the shelter of the fold / epilogue, an evening-length work of seven interconnected vignettes that considers and questions faith.
Ariel Rivka Dance To Perform At Second Saturdays At Central
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2019
Led by award-winning contemporary choreographer Ariel Grossman, Ariel Rivka Dance will host an interactive performance at Second Saturdays at Central, a free, public community event at Central Presbyterian Church, 46 Park Street, Montclair, NJ on Saturday, May 11 at 3pm. The program, featuring the company's eight female dancers, will begin by teaching the audience the movement, followed by performance and a meet/greet with the dancers.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2019
Led by award-winning contemporary choreographer Ariel Grossman, Ariel Rivka Dance will host an interactive performance at Second Saturdays at Central, a free, public community event at Central Presbyterian Church, 46 Park Street, Montclair, NJ on Saturday, May 11 at 3pm. The program, featuring the company's eight female dancers, will begin by teaching the audience the movement, followed by performance and a meet/greet with the dancers.
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