AjkunBT Ballet Theatre Sets 2015-16 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2015
'America's Most Original Company', Ajkun Ballet Theatre, offers up a diverse performance season with something for everyone. Whether seeking a traditional theater setting or an opportunity to watch our dancers in the intimate setting of our Manhattan studios, AjkunBT's 2015-2016 Season will not disappoint. The remarkable Artists of Ajkun Ballet Theatre, will be bringing beloved classics and innovative new works to the stage this Season, both here in New York City and across the Globe.
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2015
'America's Most Original Company', Ajkun Ballet Theatre, offers up a diverse performance season with something for everyone. Whether seeking a traditional theater setting or an opportunity to watch our dancers in the intimate setting of our Manhattan studios, AjkunBT's 2015-2016 Season will not disappoint. The remarkable Artists of Ajkun Ballet Theatre, will be bringing beloved classics and innovative new works to the stage this Season, both here in New York City and across the Globe.
Schimmel Center to Host 10th Anniversary Season of TAKE DANCE, Featuring World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2015
Schimmel Center at Pace University presents TAKE Dance, the New York City-based contemporary dance troupe led by Artistic Director and Founder, Takehiro Ueyama, noted former Paul Taylor Dance Company company member. For the company's 10th anniversary season, TAKE Dance will be performing the World Premiere of the evening-length work, There and Here, with live music performed by award-winning Japanese musician, composer, and producer, Kato Hideki, who will compose the music in real time at each performance. Performances take place March 26 - 28 at Schimmel Center at Pace University (3 Spruce Street).
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2015
Schimmel Center at Pace University presents TAKE Dance, the New York City-based contemporary dance troupe led by Artistic Director and Founder, Takehiro Ueyama, noted former Paul Taylor Dance Company company member. For the company's 10th anniversary season, TAKE Dance will be performing the World Premiere of the evening-length work, There and Here, with live music performed by award-winning Japanese musician, composer, and producer, Kato Hideki, who will compose the music in real time at each performance. Performances take place March 26 - 28 at Schimmel Center at Pace University (3 Spruce Street).
1000 FOREST GORILLAS IN KANSAS Set for Salvage Vanguard Theatre, 3/26-29
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 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 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. Tickets range from $18-35, and may be purchased online, http://1000gorillas.brownpapertickets.com/.
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 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 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. Tickets range from $18-35, and may be purchased online, http://1000gorillas.brownpapertickets.com/.
Flamenco Dancer Olga Pericet Premieres New Show FLAMENCO UNTITLED, 4/9-16
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2015
?Direct from Spain, the incomparable OLGA PERICET COMPANY makes its Repertorio Español debut with her new show “Flamenco Untitled,' Thursday April 9 - 7.00PM, Friday April 10 - 8.00PM, Saturday April 11 - 8.00PM, Sunday April 12 - 2.30PM, and Thursday April 16 - 7.00PM. The performance is located at: Repertorio Español 138 East 27th Street, New York, NY 10016.
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2015
?Direct from Spain, the incomparable OLGA PERICET COMPANY makes its Repertorio Español debut with her new show “Flamenco Untitled,' Thursday April 9 - 7.00PM, Friday April 10 - 8.00PM, Saturday April 11 - 8.00PM, Sunday April 12 - 2.30PM, and Thursday April 16 - 7.00PM. The performance is located at: Repertorio Español 138 East 27th Street, New York, NY 10016.
Dance Council of North Texas Presents NATIONAL TAP DANCE CELEBRATION 2015
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2015
Dance Council of North Texas in partnership with Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) presents the Before-the-Show Show, If the Shoe Fits….. Tap!!, 45 minutes of exciting, fast-paced tap dancing performed by tappers from all over the Metroplex just prior to DSM's presentation of the Broadway hit Cinderella in the Music Hall at Fair Park.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2015
Dance Council of North Texas in partnership with Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) presents the Before-the-Show Show, If the Shoe Fits….. Tap!!, 45 minutes of exciting, fast-paced tap dancing performed by tappers from all over the Metroplex just prior to DSM's presentation of the Broadway hit Cinderella in the Music Hall at Fair Park.
DancEnlight Presents LINES BEYOND FORM, 3/28-29
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2015
DancEnlight, a professional not for profit modern dance company, is proud to present the 2015 world premiere of 'Lines Beyond Form' in the Hartford, CT area.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2015
DancEnlight, a professional not for profit modern dance company, is proud to present the 2015 world premiere of 'Lines Beyond Form' in the Hartford, CT area.
NEW YORK THEATRE BALLET Presents Ballet School NY Summer Camp 2015 - 6/6-17
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2015
New York Theatre Ballet (NYTB) presents the annual Ballet School NY Summer Camp from July 6-17, 2015 for children ages 8-12. A Pre-Ballet Summer Session for children ages 3-7 will be held from July 6-24, 2015. The camp from July 6-17 will include ballet, theater dance, tap, field trips, original choreography by the students, and a performance on the final day.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2015
New York Theatre Ballet (NYTB) presents the annual Ballet School NY Summer Camp from July 6-17, 2015 for children ages 8-12. A Pre-Ballet Summer Session for children ages 3-7 will be held from July 6-24, 2015. The camp from July 6-17 will include ballet, theater dance, tap, field trips, original choreography by the students, and a performance on the final day.
Joffrey Ballet Showcases Choreographers of Color in WINNING WORKS Program Today
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2015
CHICAGO - The Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago presents four World Premieres in the fifth annual "Winning Works" program, the culmination of the 2015 Choreographers of Color Awards. Three of the new works come from this year's Award winners Jennifer Archibald, Abdul Latif and Stephanie Martinez. The fourth piece is a new workby Joffrey Academy Artistic Director Alexei Kremnev called Windy Sand with original music by Karen LeFrak. All four works are performed by dancers from the Joffrey Studio Company and the Joffrey Academy Trainee Program. The Joffrey Academy of Dance's "Winning Works" program is presented at a new venue in 2015, the Edlis Neeson Theater at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, 220 E. Chicago Avenue, over three performances: today, March 7 at 3 pm and 7:30 pm and Sunday, March 8 at 3 pm.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2015
CHICAGO - The Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago presents four World Premieres in the fifth annual "Winning Works" program, the culmination of the 2015 Choreographers of Color Awards. Three of the new works come from this year's Award winners Jennifer Archibald, Abdul Latif and Stephanie Martinez. The fourth piece is a new workby Joffrey Academy Artistic Director Alexei Kremnev called Windy Sand with original music by Karen LeFrak. All four works are performed by dancers from the Joffrey Studio Company and the Joffrey Academy Trainee Program. The Joffrey Academy of Dance's "Winning Works" program is presented at a new venue in 2015, the Edlis Neeson Theater at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, 220 E. Chicago Avenue, over three performances: today, March 7 at 3 pm and 7:30 pm and Sunday, March 8 at 3 pm.
Chicago's Trinity Academy of Irish Dance Celebrates 17th World Title with Celebration & Open House Today
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2015
The famed Trinity Academy of Irish Dance—Gold-medal winner of this year's World Irish Dance Championships, an international competition most recently held in London—kicks off preliminary St. Patrick's Day festivities with a free family-friendly celebration and Open House, today, March 7 at select Trinity Chicagoland studios, as well as three brand new locations. (See a complete list at the end of this release.)
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2015
The famed Trinity Academy of Irish Dance—Gold-medal winner of this year's World Irish Dance Championships, an international competition most recently held in London—kicks off preliminary St. Patrick's Day festivities with a free family-friendly celebration and Open House, today, March 7 at select Trinity Chicagoland studios, as well as three brand new locations. (See a complete list at the end of this release.)
Metropolitan Ballet Company Performs VARIATIONS/COLLABORATIONS at Kurtz Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2015
Metropolitan Ballet Company (MBC) will present Variations/Collaborations, its annual evening of contemporary choreography and live music, tonight, March 7, 2015 at 7:00 pm at the Kurtz Center of William Penn Charter School, 3000 West School House Lane, Philadelphia, PA.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2015
Metropolitan Ballet Company (MBC) will present Variations/Collaborations, its annual evening of contemporary choreography and live music, tonight, March 7, 2015 at 7:00 pm at the Kurtz Center of William Penn Charter School, 3000 West School House Lane, Philadelphia, PA.
The Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory Presents IMPACT 2015 This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2015
The Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory will present Impact 2015 at the Warner Theatre's Nancy Marine Studio Theatre this weekend, March 7 & 8, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2015
The Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory will present Impact 2015 at the Warner Theatre's Nancy Marine Studio Theatre this weekend, March 7 & 8, 2015.
Relay Dance Collective to Present RDC3
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2015
A rich, colorful and theatrical mix of movement is on the menu for Relay Dance Collective's third-season performance, RDC3, at 7:30 p.m., April 3-5, 2015 at Velocity Dance Center.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2015
A rich, colorful and theatrical mix of movement is on the menu for Relay Dance Collective's third-season performance, RDC3, at 7:30 p.m., April 3-5, 2015 at Velocity Dance Center.
Gelsey Kirkland Ballet to Present HARLEQUINADE and CAVALRY HALT, 3/27-28
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2015
Gelsey Kirkland Ballet will present an exciting Marius Petipa double bill, Harlequinade and Cavalry Halt on Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28. This 29 member studio company—which includes dancers from Brazil, Japan, Israel and Russia—is under the artistic direction of renowned former ABT principal dancer Gelsey Kirkland and Michael Chernov. Performances will take place at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space (2537 Broadway on the southwest corner of 95th Street and Broadway).
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2015
Gelsey Kirkland Ballet will present an exciting Marius Petipa double bill, Harlequinade and Cavalry Halt on Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28. This 29 member studio company—which includes dancers from Brazil, Japan, Israel and Russia—is under the artistic direction of renowned former ABT principal dancer Gelsey Kirkland and Michael Chernov. Performances will take place at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space (2537 Broadway on the southwest corner of 95th Street and Broadway).
Mel A.Tomlinson Joins Dance Legend's Ruth Page Tribute at St Luke's Theater, 3/23
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2015
Dance Theatre of Harlem and Alvin Ailey dance star Mel A.Tomlinson joins Dancers Over 40 tribute of Chicago Ballet superstar Ruth Page in the tribute, 'A World Apart' at St. Luke's Theatre, 308 West 46th St., NYC at 7PM. A dance innovator who refused to be pigeon-holed into just one type of dance, Ruth was the first American to dance with Diaghilev'€s Ballets Russes in 1925, first American to dance with Anna Pavlova's company, first to commission George Balanchine to choreograph and the first to present Rudolf Nurevev in America. Prokofiev, Gershwin and Ravel played for her, Isamu Noguchi designed her costumes and she commissioned Aaron Coplandâ€s first ballet score. She dedicated her life to making dance and ballet accessible to everyone. Ruth's work on Broadway includes her professional stage debut in Jerome Kern and Victor Herbertâ€s Miss 1917, a leading role in Irving Berlin's Music Box Revue 1923-24 edition, and choreographing 1947's Music in My Heart. A double-bill of her famous opera ballets Revenge and The Merry Widow had a six-day a sell-out run at the Broadway Theater in 1955.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2015
Dance Theatre of Harlem and Alvin Ailey dance star Mel A.Tomlinson joins Dancers Over 40 tribute of Chicago Ballet superstar Ruth Page in the tribute, 'A World Apart' at St. Luke's Theatre, 308 West 46th St., NYC at 7PM. A dance innovator who refused to be pigeon-holed into just one type of dance, Ruth was the first American to dance with Diaghilev'€s Ballets Russes in 1925, first American to dance with Anna Pavlova's company, first to commission George Balanchine to choreograph and the first to present Rudolf Nurevev in America. Prokofiev, Gershwin and Ravel played for her, Isamu Noguchi designed her costumes and she commissioned Aaron Coplandâ€s first ballet score. She dedicated her life to making dance and ballet accessible to everyone. Ruth's work on Broadway includes her professional stage debut in Jerome Kern and Victor Herbertâ€s Miss 1917, a leading role in Irving Berlin's Music Box Revue 1923-24 edition, and choreographing 1947's Music in My Heart. A double-bill of her famous opera ballets Revenge and The Merry Widow had a six-day a sell-out run at the Broadway Theater in 1955.
A Conversation with American Dance Set for Steps, 3/22
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2015
Steps Beyond Foundation continues its Artists Talk series with A Conversation with American Dance Machine 21, featuring directors Nikki Feirt Atkins and Margo Sappington, joined by Robert La Fosse, Tome Cousins, and Lars Rosager, along with ADM21 dancers Georgina Pazcoguin, Amar Ramasar, and Jessica Lee Goldyn, Sunday, March 22 at Steps on Broadway.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2015
Steps Beyond Foundation continues its Artists Talk series with A Conversation with American Dance Machine 21, featuring directors Nikki Feirt Atkins and Margo Sappington, joined by Robert La Fosse, Tome Cousins, and Lars Rosager, along with ADM21 dancers Georgina Pazcoguin, Amar Ramasar, and Jessica Lee Goldyn, Sunday, March 22 at Steps on Broadway.
2015 Vail International Dance Festival Season Set
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2015
The Vail International Dance Festival announces its 2015 schedule to be held July 27 through August 10, marking its 27th season with world premieres, exceptional debuts, and captivating collaborations.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2015
The Vail International Dance Festival announces its 2015 schedule to be held July 27 through August 10, marking its 27th season with world premieres, exceptional debuts, and captivating collaborations.
Ballet Hispanico Sets Two-Week New York Season at The Joyce Theater, 4/14-26
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2015
Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the nation's leading Latino dance organization since 1970, returns to the Joyce Theater from April 14-26, 2015 with 15 performances featuring five dynamic programs. Tickets start at $10 and are on sale now at www.joyce.org.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2015
Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the nation's leading Latino dance organization since 1970, returns to the Joyce Theater from April 14-26, 2015 with 15 performances featuring five dynamic programs. Tickets start at $10 and are on sale now at www.joyce.org.
New Zealand Dance Company Presents ROTUNDA, May 1
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2015
In commemoration of the ANZAC centenary, the internationally renowned New Zealand Dance Company will presentRotunda - a breathtaking theatrical experience of contemporary dance with choreography by award-winning choreographer, Shona McCullagh. Joining them on stage will be Adelaide's own 24 piece premiere brass band, the Kensington and Norwood Brass. The show will make its Australian premiere at Her Majesty's Theatre in Adelaide before touring nationally.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2015
In commemoration of the ANZAC centenary, the internationally renowned New Zealand Dance Company will presentRotunda - a breathtaking theatrical experience of contemporary dance with choreography by award-winning choreographer, Shona McCullagh. Joining them on stage will be Adelaide's own 24 piece premiere brass band, the Kensington and Norwood Brass. The show will make its Australian premiere at Her Majesty's Theatre in Adelaide before touring nationally.
Hartt School's Spring Senior Dance and Music Collaboration Presents UNTEMPERED Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2015
The University of Hartford's Hartt School Dance Division presents 'untempered', the Spring Senior Dance and Music Collaboration, tonight, March 6 at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, March 8 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the Edward C. and Ann T. Roberts Theater, at the Mort and Irma Handel Performing Arts Center, 35 Westbourne Parkway, Hartford.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2015
The University of Hartford's Hartt School Dance Division presents 'untempered', the Spring Senior Dance and Music Collaboration, tonight, March 6 at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, March 8 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the Edward C. and Ann T. Roberts Theater, at the Mort and Irma Handel Performing Arts Center, 35 Westbourne Parkway, Hartford.
Tango Buenos Aires Performs Tonight at the State Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2015
Tango Buenos Aires has become one of Argentina's great cultural exports, known throughout the Americas, Europe and the Far East as the most authentic and uncompromising representative of the Tango. Direct from Buenos Aires, the company performs Song of Eva Peron, a journey through dance and music at the State Theatre stage tonight, March 6th.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2015
Tango Buenos Aires has become one of Argentina's great cultural exports, known throughout the Americas, Europe and the Far East as the most authentic and uncompromising representative of the Tango. Direct from Buenos Aires, the company performs Song of Eva Peron, a journey through dance and music at the State Theatre stage tonight, March 6th.
Velocity + The Dance Cartel to Present ONTHEFLOOR: WESTWARD HO! This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2015
After a sold-out run at Ace Hotel NYC, the critically- acclaimed DANCE CARTEL makes its West Coast premiere of immersive dance experience ONTHEFLOOR, with a starry roster of special guests at Velocity Dance Center, Seattle. For their Velocity Guest Artist appearance The Dance Cartel joins forces with Seattle legends dance artist Amy O'Neal, 'spectacularly original' (New York Magazine) comedian/musician Reggie Watts, and contemporary dance company HYPERNOVA.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2015
After a sold-out run at Ace Hotel NYC, the critically- acclaimed DANCE CARTEL makes its West Coast premiere of immersive dance experience ONTHEFLOOR, with a starry roster of special guests at Velocity Dance Center, Seattle. For their Velocity Guest Artist appearance The Dance Cartel joins forces with Seattle legends dance artist Amy O'Neal, 'spectacularly original' (New York Magazine) comedian/musician Reggie Watts, and contemporary dance company HYPERNOVA.
BWW Reviews: MALPASO DANCE COMPANY Makes Triumphant Return to the Joyce
by Marina Kennedy - March 05, 2015
See Malpaso Dance Company at the Joyce Theater now through March 8th. Their New York City premiere program will delight the audience.
by Marina Kennedy - March 05, 2015
See Malpaso Dance Company at the Joyce Theater now through March 8th. Their New York City premiere program will delight the audience.
Tamagawa Taiko Drum and Dance Troupe Returning to Philadelphia, 3/28-4/1
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2015
The world-touring Tamagawa Taiko Drum and Dance Troupe returns to Philadelphia just before the Japan America Society's 18th Annual Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival.
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2015
The world-touring Tamagawa Taiko Drum and Dance Troupe returns to Philadelphia just before the Japan America Society's 18th Annual Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival.
Union Tanguera to Perform at Byham Theater, 3/28
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2015
Pittsburgh Dance Council, a division of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, presents French Argentinean contemporary tango ensemble Unión Tanguera, on Saturday, March 28, 2015, at 8:00 p.m., at the Byham Theater, 101 6th Street, downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District.
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2015
Pittsburgh Dance Council, a division of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, presents French Argentinean contemporary tango ensemble Unión Tanguera, on Saturday, March 28, 2015, at 8:00 p.m., at the Byham Theater, 101 6th Street, downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District.
BWW Reviews: New York Ballet Theatre Leaps Through the Looking Glass
by Michele Miller - March 05, 2015
New York Ballet Theatre's performance of The Alice-in-Wonderland in Follies was a vibrant, warm change from the bitter windy atmosphere that has been encompassing Manhattan. Although snow swirled around Chelsea, inside New York Live Arts the stage was warm and mystical.
by Michele Miller - March 05, 2015
New York Ballet Theatre's performance of The Alice-in-Wonderland in Follies was a vibrant, warm change from the bitter windy atmosphere that has been encompassing Manhattan. Although snow swirled around Chelsea, inside New York Live Arts the stage was warm and mystical.
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