1000 FOREST GORILLAS IN KANSAS Set for Salvage Vanguard Theatre, Now thru 3/29
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2015
One of Austin's most highly-acclaimed dancer/choreographers Heloise Gold, and highly acclaimed lighting designer/ performer Natalie George along with a heavy-hitting Austin ensemble, present one weekend of exciting new performance, 1000 Forest Gorillas in Kansas. The four performances take place today, March 26-29, Thursday through Saturday at 8:00 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm at Salvage Vanguard Theatre, 2803 Manor Road, Austin, TX 78722.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2015
One of Austin's most highly-acclaimed dancer/choreographers Heloise Gold, and highly acclaimed lighting designer/ performer Natalie George along with a heavy-hitting Austin ensemble, present one weekend of exciting new performance, 1000 Forest Gorillas in Kansas. The four performances take place today, March 26-29, Thursday through Saturday at 8:00 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm at Salvage Vanguard Theatre, 2803 Manor Road, Austin, TX 78722.
Diablo Ballet Celebrates 21st Season Anniversary with Balanchine & More Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2015
(Walnut Creek, CA) --- Diablo Ballet presents the work of acclaimed choreographer Val Caniparoli, and George Balanchine, the great master of dance, at its 21st Season Anniversary Celebration tonight, March 26 at Walnut Creek's Lesher Center for the Arts.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2015
(Walnut Creek, CA) --- Diablo Ballet presents the work of acclaimed choreographer Val Caniparoli, and George Balanchine, the great master of dance, at its 21st Season Anniversary Celebration tonight, March 26 at Walnut Creek's Lesher Center for the Arts.
Centenary Stage Company Hosts 2015 Dance Fest Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2015
Centenary Stage Company celebrates the art of dance in the Sitnik Theatre with a weekend full of unique performances by accomplished professional dance companies and individuals! This year's annual Dance Fest will feature the talents of Moe - tion Dance Theatre, Nai - Ni Chen and Claire Porter. These extraordinary feats of artistry will grace the Sitnik stage tonight, March 26, 28 and 29.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2015
Centenary Stage Company celebrates the art of dance in the Sitnik Theatre with a weekend full of unique performances by accomplished professional dance companies and individuals! This year's annual Dance Fest will feature the talents of Moe - tion Dance Theatre, Nai - Ni Chen and Claire Porter. These extraordinary feats of artistry will grace the Sitnik stage tonight, March 26, 28 and 29.
ON THE NATURE OF THINGS Runs Now thru 3/27 at American Museum of Natural History
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2015
In a career spanning more than four decades, the contemporary American choreographer Karole Armitage has been celebrated for blurring the boundaries between dance, music and art. Inspired by disparate, non-narrative sources—from 20th century physics, to 16th century Florentine fashion, to pop culture and new media—the classical dance vocabulary, in her hands, is given a needed shock to its system with speed and fractured lines, abstractions and symmetry countermanded by asymmetry.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2015
In a career spanning more than four decades, the contemporary American choreographer Karole Armitage has been celebrated for blurring the boundaries between dance, music and art. Inspired by disparate, non-narrative sources—from 20th century physics, to 16th century Florentine fashion, to pop culture and new media—the classical dance vocabulary, in her hands, is given a needed shock to its system with speed and fractured lines, abstractions and symmetry countermanded by asymmetry.
Moscow Ballet's GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER to Return to Miami, 12/27; Tickets on Sale 4/1
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2015
Tickets go on sale Wed, April 1 in Miami for Moscow Ballet's celebrated Great Russian Nutcracker at Jackie Gleason Theater on Sunday December 27, 1:00pm matinee and 5:00pm.
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2015
Tickets go on sale Wed, April 1 in Miami for Moscow Ballet's celebrated Great Russian Nutcracker at Jackie Gleason Theater on Sunday December 27, 1:00pm matinee and 5:00pm.
DANCING WITH THE LEHIGH VALLEY STARS to Benefit Freddy Awards, 4/24
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2015
Just like the TV hit, Dancing with the Stars, the State Theatre has partnered up six Lehigh Valley 'celebrities' with professional dancers from Utah Ballroom Dance Company for an unforgettable live show where the audience votes for the winner!
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2015
Just like the TV hit, Dancing with the Stars, the State Theatre has partnered up six Lehigh Valley 'celebrities' with professional dancers from Utah Ballroom Dance Company for an unforgettable live show where the audience votes for the winner!
SPA to Present Houston Debut of CCN Creteil et Val-de-Marne / Compagnie Kafig, 4/17
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2015
Society for the Performing Arts will present the Houston debut performance of CCN Creteil et Val-de-Marne / Compagnie Kafig Friday, April 17, 2015, at 8 p.m., in the Wortham Center's Cullen Theater.
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2015
Society for the Performing Arts will present the Houston debut performance of CCN Creteil et Val-de-Marne / Compagnie Kafig Friday, April 17, 2015, at 8 p.m., in the Wortham Center's Cullen Theater.
The Joyce Theater Presents Salt Lake City's BALLET WEST, Now thru 3/29
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2015
The Joyce Theater Foundation, Linda Shelton Executive Director, presents the Salt Lake City-based ballet company Ballet West, currently in its 51st Anniversary Season, from today, March 25-29.
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2015
The Joyce Theater Foundation, Linda Shelton Executive Director, presents the Salt Lake City-based ballet company Ballet West, currently in its 51st Anniversary Season, from today, March 25-29.
Pilobolus Dance Theatre Performs Tonight at Smothers Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2015
Combining gymnastics, weight sharing, pop dance, and performance art in a delightfully whimsical human circus, the innovative award-winning dance troupe Pilobolus takes the Smothers stage at Pepperdine University tonight, March 25 at 8 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2015
Combining gymnastics, weight sharing, pop dance, and performance art in a delightfully whimsical human circus, the innovative award-winning dance troupe Pilobolus takes the Smothers stage at Pepperdine University tonight, March 25 at 8 p.m.
Nimbus Dance Works to Mark 10 Years with BAM Performance, 5/8-9
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2015
Nimbus Dance Works will take the stage with three performances at the Brooklyn Academy of Music's Fishman Space at the Fisher Building on Friday, May 8 at 8 PM and Saturday May 9 at 2 and 8 PM. Marking 10 years of producing its own brand of impactful dance, Nimbus will present the world premieres of two works at BAM.
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2015
Nimbus Dance Works will take the stage with three performances at the Brooklyn Academy of Music's Fishman Space at the Fisher Building on Friday, May 8 at 8 PM and Saturday May 9 at 2 and 8 PM. Marking 10 years of producing its own brand of impactful dance, Nimbus will present the world premieres of two works at BAM.
Nashville Ballet to Welcome Spring with A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at TPAC, 4/24-26
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2015
Nashville Ballet is welcoming spring with the return of the Shakespeare classic A Midsummer Night's Dream featuring the Nashville Symphony at TPAC's Jackson Hall April 24-26, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2015
Nashville Ballet is welcoming spring with the return of the Shakespeare classic A Midsummer Night's Dream featuring the Nashville Symphony at TPAC's Jackson Hall April 24-26, 2015.
Choreographer Lauren Cook to Premiere New Work Next Month
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2015
Over the past 8 years Alias Dance Project (ADP) has produced theatrically innovative and compelling works. Through deconstructing traditional dance forms and generating a risk taking movement aesthetic, Alias Dance Project continually challenges the Toronto dance audience's perception of contemporary art.
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2015
Over the past 8 years Alias Dance Project (ADP) has produced theatrically innovative and compelling works. Through deconstructing traditional dance forms and generating a risk taking movement aesthetic, Alias Dance Project continually challenges the Toronto dance audience's perception of contemporary art.
Pacific Northwest Ballet to Present SWAN LAKE, 4/10
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2015
SEATTLE, WA - Pacific Northwest Ballet's Swan Lake, choreographed by Founding Artistic Director Kent Stowell, returns to the McCaw Hall stage as the fifth offering of PNB's 2014-15 season. This beloved story ballet, revered by audiences and dancers alike, is classical ballet at its very best. Sumptuous scenery, costumes, and lighting, and an achingly beautiful Tchaikovsky score, set the stage for the ethereal corps de ballet and the ultimate challenge for ballerinas all over the world—the dual role of Odette, trapped in the body of a white swan until the oath of her true love sets her free; and Odile, the “Black Swan” temptress. With an added performance on opening weekend, Swan Lake runs for nine performances only, from April 10 through 19 at Seattle Center's Marion Oliver McCaw Hall. Tickets start at $30. For more information, contact the PNB Box Office at 206.441.2424, in person at 301 Mercer Street, or online at PNB.org.
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2015
SEATTLE, WA - Pacific Northwest Ballet's Swan Lake, choreographed by Founding Artistic Director Kent Stowell, returns to the McCaw Hall stage as the fifth offering of PNB's 2014-15 season. This beloved story ballet, revered by audiences and dancers alike, is classical ballet at its very best. Sumptuous scenery, costumes, and lighting, and an achingly beautiful Tchaikovsky score, set the stage for the ethereal corps de ballet and the ultimate challenge for ballerinas all over the world—the dual role of Odette, trapped in the body of a white swan until the oath of her true love sets her free; and Odile, the “Black Swan” temptress. With an added performance on opening weekend, Swan Lake runs for nine performances only, from April 10 through 19 at Seattle Center's Marion Oliver McCaw Hall. Tickets start at $30. For more information, contact the PNB Box Office at 206.441.2424, in person at 301 Mercer Street, or online at PNB.org.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Returning to South Africa
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2015
The highly acclaimed New York-based Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the world's most popular global dance companies, is planning an historic return to South Africa in September after 17 years with a robust schedule of 20 performances and a variety of educational activities for area students.
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2015
The highly acclaimed New York-based Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the world's most popular global dance companies, is planning an historic return to South Africa in September after 17 years with a robust schedule of 20 performances and a variety of educational activities for area students.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Announces Schedule for 2015 Season, Including Programs at Lincoln Center, Paris & South Africa
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2015
New York – Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world's most popular dance companies, will return to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts for a two-week 15-performance engagement at the David H. Koch Theater June 10 – 21, 2015. Today, Artistic Director Robert Battle announced repertory for the season highlighted by Exodus, a world premiere from bold hip-hop choreographer Rennie Harris, the company premiere of Battle's No Longer Silent, and new productions of Talley Beatty's Toccata and Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison's A Case of You duet from Reminiscin'.
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2015
New York – Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world's most popular dance companies, will return to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts for a two-week 15-performance engagement at the David H. Koch Theater June 10 – 21, 2015. Today, Artistic Director Robert Battle announced repertory for the season highlighted by Exodus, a world premiere from bold hip-hop choreographer Rennie Harris, the company premiere of Battle's No Longer Silent, and new productions of Talley Beatty's Toccata and Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison's A Case of You duet from Reminiscin'.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Returns to The Bushnell Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2015
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world's most popular dance companies, will travel to 18 cities coast-to-coast presenting 80 performances, including a performance tonight, March 24 at 7:30 p.m. at The Bushnell's Mortensen Hall in Hartford.
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2015
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world's most popular dance companies, will travel to 18 cities coast-to-coast presenting 80 performances, including a performance tonight, March 24 at 7:30 p.m. at The Bushnell's Mortensen Hall in Hartford.
Segerstrom Center to Welcome Eifman Ballet in UP AND DOWN West Coast Premiere, 6/5-7
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2015
Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents the West Coast Premiere of Up and Down, the newest work by the renowned Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg. Performances are June 5 - 7, 2015 in Segerstrom Hall.
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2015
Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents the West Coast Premiere of Up and Down, the newest work by the renowned Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg. Performances are June 5 - 7, 2015 in Segerstrom Hall.
Kathy Dunn Hamrick Dance Company to Launch Austin Modern Dance Festival, 4/18
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2015
Austin's new Modern Dance Festival brings together and celebrates emerging choreographers and established modern dance companies throughout the state and beyond. The one day only Festival takes place Saturday, April 18th at AustinVentures Studio Theatre, located inside Ballet Austin's Butler Dance Education Center on 501 West 3rd Street in Austin.
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2015
Austin's new Modern Dance Festival brings together and celebrates emerging choreographers and established modern dance companies throughout the state and beyond. The one day only Festival takes place Saturday, April 18th at AustinVentures Studio Theatre, located inside Ballet Austin's Butler Dance Education Center on 501 West 3rd Street in Austin.
Photo Flash: First Look at stop/time dance theater's DIGITS...DIG IT! at Playhouse on Park
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2015
stop/time dance theater's annual music and dance extravanza is always a crowd pleaser. Now in its 12th year, stop/time is the resident dance company at Playhouse on Park, presenting DIGITS...DIG IT! The show runs now through March 29, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a look at the dancers in action below!
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2015
stop/time dance theater's annual music and dance extravanza is always a crowd pleaser. Now in its 12th year, stop/time is the resident dance company at Playhouse on Park, presenting DIGITS...DIG IT! The show runs now through March 29, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a look at the dancers in action below!
Art of Time Ensemble to Present INTERMEZZI
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2015
Canada's dance elite collaborate with Art of Time Ensemble to present work by Peggy Baker, and the world premiere of choreography by James Kudelka TORONTO, ON – Art of Time Ensemble presents an evening of music and dance in Intermezzi, April 9 to 11 at the Harbourfront Centre Theatre (231 Queen's Quay W). Canadian choreographers Peggy Baker and James Kudelka, will each interpret a collection of Johannes Brahms' Intermezzi for solo piano with intriguingly different results. Supported by Art of Time Ensemble's artistic director Andrew Burashko on piano, the evening will be a blend of music and dance in the Ensemble's signature style.
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2015
Canada's dance elite collaborate with Art of Time Ensemble to present work by Peggy Baker, and the world premiere of choreography by James Kudelka TORONTO, ON – Art of Time Ensemble presents an evening of music and dance in Intermezzi, April 9 to 11 at the Harbourfront Centre Theatre (231 Queen's Quay W). Canadian choreographers Peggy Baker and James Kudelka, will each interpret a collection of Johannes Brahms' Intermezzi for solo piano with intriguingly different results. Supported by Art of Time Ensemble's artistic director Andrew Burashko on piano, the evening will be a blend of music and dance in the Ensemble's signature style.
YAGP to Host Annual Gala at Lincoln Center
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2015
World's largest dance network and international student ballet scholarship audition - YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX – will present its signature “Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow” annual Gala at the David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center. The Gala will feature the finalists of the international ballet competition performing alongside today's most celebrated ballet stars – many of whom are alumni of YAGP.
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2015
World's largest dance network and international student ballet scholarship audition - YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX – will present its signature “Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow” annual Gala at the David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center. The Gala will feature the finalists of the international ballet competition performing alongside today's most celebrated ballet stars – many of whom are alumni of YAGP.
Eifman Ballet to Present ANNA KARENINA
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2015
First premiered in 2005, ANNA KARENINA quickly became a signature work for choreographer Boris Eifman and his groundbreaking company. This presentation marks only the second time the famed St. Petersburg Eifman Ballet has visited Toronto. In 2013, three performances of Rodin sold-out immediately at the Sony Centre, leaving Toronto dance audiences wanting more!
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2015
First premiered in 2005, ANNA KARENINA quickly became a signature work for choreographer Boris Eifman and his groundbreaking company. This presentation marks only the second time the famed St. Petersburg Eifman Ballet has visited Toronto. In 2013, three performances of Rodin sold-out immediately at the Sony Centre, leaving Toronto dance audiences wanting more!
Ballet Academy East's Spring Performance to be Held 5/15-17
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2015
Ballet Academy East will present its Spring Performance from May 15-17, 2015 at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice at 524 W. 59th Street, NYC.
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2015
Ballet Academy East will present its Spring Performance from May 15-17, 2015 at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice at 524 W. 59th Street, NYC.
From the Archives: Balanchine in Montreal
by Barnett Serchuk - March 23, 2015
Calling all balletomanes, historians, Ph.D. candidates, sociologists, audience members, and just about everyone else interested in dance. Do you want to see Diana Adams, Allegra Kent, Violette Verdy, Jillana, Maria Tallchief, Tanaquil LeClercq, Andre Eglevsky, Suki Schorer, Patricia Neary, Carol Sumner, Todd Bolender, Arthur Mitchell, Francisco Moncion, Nicholas Magallanes and Jacques d'Amboise again in the intimate surrounding of your living room? No, this not a joke, but the first of many VAI DVD releases from Montreal's Radio-Canada archive, encompassing a televised history of Balanchine's many works from 1954 well into the 1970s.
by Barnett Serchuk - March 23, 2015
Calling all balletomanes, historians, Ph.D. candidates, sociologists, audience members, and just about everyone else interested in dance. Do you want to see Diana Adams, Allegra Kent, Violette Verdy, Jillana, Maria Tallchief, Tanaquil LeClercq, Andre Eglevsky, Suki Schorer, Patricia Neary, Carol Sumner, Todd Bolender, Arthur Mitchell, Francisco Moncion, Nicholas Magallanes and Jacques d'Amboise again in the intimate surrounding of your living room? No, this not a joke, but the first of many VAI DVD releases from Montreal's Radio-Canada archive, encompassing a televised history of Balanchine's many works from 1954 well into the 1970s.
BWW Reviews: Ailey II is Charged with Energy and Panache
by Rose Marija - March 23, 2015
On March 18, 2015, I had the opportunity to see the dress rehearsal of Ailey II's program A at the Joyce Theater. This young company, under Troy Powell, Artistic Director, since July 1, 2012, only the 2nd director since this group was formed in 1974, was energized and fully loaded.
by Rose Marija - March 23, 2015
On March 18, 2015, I had the opportunity to see the dress rehearsal of Ailey II's program A at the Joyce Theater. This young company, under Troy Powell, Artistic Director, since July 1, 2012, only the 2nd director since this group was formed in 1974, was energized and fully loaded.
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