DNA Presents Sunhwa Chung/Ko-Ryo Dance Theater, 10/17-20
by Kelsey Denette - September 06, 2012
Showcasing its dedication to presenting and supporting the work of international artists, Dance New Amsterdam (DNA) invites Sunhwa Chung/Ko-Ryo Dance Theater to join the DNA PRESENTS family, October 17-20. Arirang - We Go Beyond the Crossroad, choreographed and directed by Sunhwa Chung, blends traditional Korean dance with contemporary Western forms. The program features live music, composed and performed by Korean Traditional Drummer Vonggu Pak, with accompaniment by violinist Sarang West. The 90-minute performances begin at 7:30 p.m. each night with an additional matinee on October 20 at 3:00 p.m.
by Kelsey Denette - September 06, 2012
Showcasing its dedication to presenting and supporting the work of international artists, Dance New Amsterdam (DNA) invites Sunhwa Chung/Ko-Ryo Dance Theater to join the DNA PRESENTS family, October 17-20. Arirang - We Go Beyond the Crossroad, choreographed and directed by Sunhwa Chung, blends traditional Korean dance with contemporary Western forms. The program features live music, composed and performed by Korean Traditional Drummer Vonggu Pak, with accompaniment by violinist Sarang West. The 90-minute performances begin at 7:30 p.m. each night with an additional matinee on October 20 at 3:00 p.m.
Joffrey Ballet Launches Season with HUMAN LANDSCAPES, 10/17-28
by Nicole Rosky - September 06, 2012
The Joffrey Ballet's 2012-2013 season launches this fall with a mixed repertory program titled "Human Landscapes," featuring three choreographers exploring principles of the human spirit through dance. The Joffrey brings James Kudelka's critically acclaimed Pretty BALLET back to the stage along with Ji?i Kylian's rarely seen work Forgotten Land. A highlight of the season is the ground-breaking anti-war ballet The Green Table, choreographed by Kurt Jooss in the aftermath of World War I. The "Human Landscapes" program is presented in 10 performances only at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, October 17 - 28, 2012.
by Nicole Rosky - September 06, 2012
The Joffrey Ballet's 2012-2013 season launches this fall with a mixed repertory program titled "Human Landscapes," featuring three choreographers exploring principles of the human spirit through dance. The Joffrey brings James Kudelka's critically acclaimed Pretty BALLET back to the stage along with Ji?i Kylian's rarely seen work Forgotten Land. A highlight of the season is the ground-breaking anti-war ballet The Green Table, choreographed by Kurt Jooss in the aftermath of World War I. The "Human Landscapes" program is presented in 10 performances only at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, October 17 - 28, 2012.
Luna Negra Dance Theatre Presents REENCUENTROS, 10/13
by Kelsey Denette - September 06, 2012
Luna Negra Dance Theater launches its 2012-2013 season with its annual fall program, this year titled "Reencuentros" (meaning "Reunions"), celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with new works by Brazilian choreographer Fernando Melo and Luna Negra Artistic Director Gustavo Ramirez Sansano.
by Kelsey Denette - September 06, 2012
Luna Negra Dance Theater launches its 2012-2013 season with its annual fall program, this year titled "Reencuentros" (meaning "Reunions"), celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with new works by Brazilian choreographer Fernando Melo and Luna Negra Artistic Director Gustavo Ramirez Sansano.
BALLETS WITH A TWIST and Cyndi Lauper Play XL Cabaret True Colors Fund Benefit, 9/20
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2012
Following sold-out performances in June, Ballets with a Twist, the hottest of the next generation of ballet companies, has announced a new performance date for its intoxicating evening of dance, Cocktail Hour. On Thursday, September 20th at 8 pm, Ballets with a Twist will dance at XL Cabaret to benefit the True Colors Fund, an organization co-founded by music, style and cultural icon Cyndi Lauper in support of equality for all and to bring an end to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth homelessness. The nightclub has donated its sleek cabaret space for the event, and Lauper will be on hand for an intimate performance of “True Colors.'
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2012
Following sold-out performances in June, Ballets with a Twist, the hottest of the next generation of ballet companies, has announced a new performance date for its intoxicating evening of dance, Cocktail Hour. On Thursday, September 20th at 8 pm, Ballets with a Twist will dance at XL Cabaret to benefit the True Colors Fund, an organization co-founded by music, style and cultural icon Cyndi Lauper in support of equality for all and to bring an end to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth homelessness. The nightclub has donated its sleek cabaret space for the event, and Lauper will be on hand for an intimate performance of “True Colors.'
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Atlanta Ballet's DRACULA
by Kelsey Denette - September 05, 2012
Back by popular demand, and just in time for Valentine's Day, is Atlanta Ballet's take on this tale of seduction and surrender. From the gripping original score, complete with howls of wolves and haunting heartbeat, to the thrilling sets and sensuous costumes - Dracula is described as 'a lush cinematic work with the masterful Count at its rich and bloody heart.'
by Kelsey Denette - September 05, 2012
Back by popular demand, and just in time for Valentine's Day, is Atlanta Ballet's take on this tale of seduction and surrender. From the gripping original score, complete with howls of wolves and haunting heartbeat, to the thrilling sets and sensuous costumes - Dracula is described as 'a lush cinematic work with the masterful Count at its rich and bloody heart.'
SHIFT by Leslie Scates Set for CORE Performance Company September 15-16 ; Tickets are Free
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2012
CORE Performance Company has announced the premiere of SHIFT, a performance of three new contemporary dance works on Saturday, September 15 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, September 16 at 3 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2012
CORE Performance Company has announced the premiere of SHIFT, a performance of three new contemporary dance works on Saturday, September 15 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, September 16 at 3 p.m.
Zaccho Dance Theatre Presents SAILING AWAY, 9/13-16
by Nicole Rosky - September 04, 2012
It is sometimes referred to as the "San Francisco Exodus of 1858" a little-known part of the City's history in which hundreds of African Americans fled discrimination and the threat of slavery for the safety of a Canadian exile. Choreographer Joanna Haigood and her Zaccho Dance Theatre (www.zaccho.org) are marking the iconic event with free public performances of her powerful work Sailing Away. Performances will be given in three continuous cycles, September 13, 14, 15, and 16 at 12noon, 1:30pm and 3pm daily starting at Market Street and Powell.
by Nicole Rosky - September 04, 2012
It is sometimes referred to as the "San Francisco Exodus of 1858" a little-known part of the City's history in which hundreds of African Americans fled discrimination and the threat of slavery for the safety of a Canadian exile. Choreographer Joanna Haigood and her Zaccho Dance Theatre (www.zaccho.org) are marking the iconic event with free public performances of her powerful work Sailing Away. Performances will be given in three continuous cycles, September 13, 14, 15, and 16 at 12noon, 1:30pm and 3pm daily starting at Market Street and Powell.
Ballet Next Set to Perform at Joyce Theater, 10/23-28
by Nicole Rosky - September 04, 2012
Ballet Next, the independent ballet company founded by acclaimed dancers Michele Wiles and Charles Askegard, will present its first week-long season at The Joyce Theater from October 23-28, 2012. Since debuting for a one-night only, sold out performance at The Joyce in 2011, Ballet Next has forged an exciting creative laboratory, bringing together world-class choreographers, dancers and musicians to develop contemporary work with the highest level of classical technique as its foundation. The highly-anticipated season includes two programs with five world premieres from Mauro Bigonzetti, Brian Reeder, Margo Sappington, Alison Cooke Beatty, and Charles Askegard, and features dancers from New York City Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet, Houston Ballet, and Pacific Northwest Ballet, as well as young talents who comprise the Ballet Next group of Soloists. The Ballet Next Ensemble will accompany the dancers with live music led by noted Israeli cellist Elad Kabilio.
by Nicole Rosky - September 04, 2012
Ballet Next, the independent ballet company founded by acclaimed dancers Michele Wiles and Charles Askegard, will present its first week-long season at The Joyce Theater from October 23-28, 2012. Since debuting for a one-night only, sold out performance at The Joyce in 2011, Ballet Next has forged an exciting creative laboratory, bringing together world-class choreographers, dancers and musicians to develop contemporary work with the highest level of classical technique as its foundation. The highly-anticipated season includes two programs with five world premieres from Mauro Bigonzetti, Brian Reeder, Margo Sappington, Alison Cooke Beatty, and Charles Askegard, and features dancers from New York City Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet, Houston Ballet, and Pacific Northwest Ballet, as well as young talents who comprise the Ballet Next group of Soloists. The Ballet Next Ensemble will accompany the dancers with live music led by noted Israeli cellist Elad Kabilio.
NYC Dance Alliance Offers Discount for BRIGHT LIGHTS SHINIG STARS, 9/5
by Nicole Rosky - September 04, 2012
The NYC Dance Alliance has created a special discount for the September 5th BRIGHT LIGHTS SHINIG STARS event. It is such a rare occasion that Mikhail Baryshnikov, Liza Minnelli and all of these wonderful performers will share the same stage. They are offering 25% OFF General Seating and here is the link to the special discount: http://bit.ly/BLSS-Save25
by Nicole Rosky - September 04, 2012
The NYC Dance Alliance has created a special discount for the September 5th BRIGHT LIGHTS SHINIG STARS event. It is such a rare occasion that Mikhail Baryshnikov, Liza Minnelli and all of these wonderful performers will share the same stage. They are offering 25% OFF General Seating and here is the link to the special discount: http://bit.ly/BLSS-Save25
Northern Ballet to Perform MADAME BUTTERFLY in Sheffield, Sept 18-22
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2012
Northern Ballet's Madame Butterfly dances into the Lyceum Theatre from 18 - 22 September 2012. Madame Butterfly is directed and choreographed by the Company's Artistic Director, David Nixon OBE, who originally created the piece on his wife, Yoko Ichino, the internationally renowned ballerina, who is now Ballet Mistress and Academy Associate Director at Northern Ballet. The Northern Ballet version of the production premiered at Leeds Grand Theatre in 2002.
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2012
Northern Ballet's Madame Butterfly dances into the Lyceum Theatre from 18 - 22 September 2012. Madame Butterfly is directed and choreographed by the Company's Artistic Director, David Nixon OBE, who originally created the piece on his wife, Yoko Ichino, the internationally renowned ballerina, who is now Ballet Mistress and Academy Associate Director at Northern Ballet. The Northern Ballet version of the production premiered at Leeds Grand Theatre in 2002.
Ballets Russes Gala Set for Monaco's Grimaldi Forum, Sept 7
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2012
At this 'Russian Gala' performance, which will take place on Friday 7 September at 8 pm, at Salle des Princes, Grimaldi Forum, stars from some of the great Russian theaters will appear together on stage-the Bolshoi (from Moscow), the Mariinsky (from St. Petersburg) and the Mikhailovsky (also from St. Petersburg).
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2012
At this 'Russian Gala' performance, which will take place on Friday 7 September at 8 pm, at Salle des Princes, Grimaldi Forum, stars from some of the great Russian theaters will appear together on stage-the Bolshoi (from Moscow), the Mariinsky (from St. Petersburg) and the Mikhailovsky (also from St. Petersburg).
Oregon Native Returns to Direct LE GRAND CONTINENTAL in Portland, 9/30
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2012
New York-based dancer and Oregon native, Jamie Benson, has accepted the position of Rehearsal Director for Le Grand Continental, an ambitious, 30-minute contemporary line dance by Montreal-based choreographer Sylvain Emard. As Rehearsal Director, Benson is responsible for casting & teaching a very diverse group of 150 Oregonians a wildly creative line dance.
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2012
New York-based dancer and Oregon native, Jamie Benson, has accepted the position of Rehearsal Director for Le Grand Continental, an ambitious, 30-minute contemporary line dance by Montreal-based choreographer Sylvain Emard. As Rehearsal Director, Benson is responsible for casting & teaching a very diverse group of 150 Oregonians a wildly creative line dance.
Jessica Gaynor Dance Presents the World Premiere of HERO, 11/15
by Kelsey Denette - August 24, 2012
Jessica Gaynor Dance presents the World Premiere of Hero from November 15-18, 2012 at 8pm at the Aldous Theater, Triskelion Arts, 118 North 11th Street, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11211. Tickets are $15 and are available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/259374.
by Kelsey Denette - August 24, 2012
Jessica Gaynor Dance presents the World Premiere of Hero from November 15-18, 2012 at 8pm at the Aldous Theater, Triskelion Arts, 118 North 11th Street, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11211. Tickets are $15 and are available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/259374.
Joffrey Ballet Closes Jacob's Pillow 80th Anniversary Season, Now thru 8/26
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2012
The Joffrey Ballet, one of America's pioneering ballet companies of the 20th century, makes a rare East Coast appearance to conclude the Jacob's Pillow 80th Anniversary Season today, August 22 through August 26.
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2012
The Joffrey Ballet, one of America's pioneering ballet companies of the 20th century, makes a rare East Coast appearance to conclude the Jacob's Pillow 80th Anniversary Season today, August 22 through August 26.
STAGE TUBE: FRAULEIN MARIA Retires After Jacob's Pillow Festival 2012, Opening Today, 8/22
by Stage Tube - August 22, 2012
Choreographer Doug Elkins and co-directors Barbara Karger and Michael Preston have announced that they will conclude a three-year tour of the acclaimed production Fräulein Maria at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, today, August 22 through August 26. If you aren't able to attend the festival, take a last look at the piece in the video below!
by Stage Tube - August 22, 2012
Choreographer Doug Elkins and co-directors Barbara Karger and Michael Preston have announced that they will conclude a three-year tour of the acclaimed production Fräulein Maria at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, today, August 22 through August 26. If you aren't able to attend the festival, take a last look at the piece in the video below!
Dance Company Rhythmic Circus Comes to SLCC, 9/11
by Kelsey Denette - August 21, 2012
Broadway-bound professional dance troupe Rhythmic Circus comes to Salt Lake Community College on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. The group will perform 'Feet Don't Fail Me Now' at 7:00 p.m. in the Alder Amphitheater on the College's Taylorsville Redwood Campus.
by Kelsey Denette - August 21, 2012
Broadway-bound professional dance troupe Rhythmic Circus comes to Salt Lake Community College on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. The group will perform 'Feet Don't Fail Me Now' at 7:00 p.m. in the Alder Amphitheater on the College's Taylorsville Redwood Campus.
Cleveland's PlayhouseSquare Hosts 10th Anniversary Dance Showcase, 9/7
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2012
PlayhouseSquare presents its 10th annual Dance Showcase on Friday, September 7 at 7 p.m. in the Palace Theatre. Featuring seven of Northeast Ohio's finest professional dance companies, the performance highlights a wide array of dance styles from ballet to contemporary to classical Indian dance.
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2012
PlayhouseSquare presents its 10th annual Dance Showcase on Friday, September 7 at 7 p.m. in the Palace Theatre. Featuring seven of Northeast Ohio's finest professional dance companies, the performance highlights a wide array of dance styles from ballet to contemporary to classical Indian dance.
Ballet Hispanico Announces BHdos Performance, 9/2
by Kelsey Denette - August 20, 2012
Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the preeminent Latino dance institution in the United States, announces the first performance of the Fall 2012 Season for BHdos, the company's pre-professional troupe. On September 2, 2012 at 2:00 pm, the company will perform at Central Park's Charles A. Dana Discover Center. The performance is the closing event of the Harlem Meer Performance Festival. The event is free and information can be found at http://support.centralparknyc.org/site/Calendar/1221481553?view=Detail&id=117125.
by Kelsey Denette - August 20, 2012
Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the preeminent Latino dance institution in the United States, announces the first performance of the Fall 2012 Season for BHdos, the company's pre-professional troupe. On September 2, 2012 at 2:00 pm, the company will perform at Central Park's Charles A. Dana Discover Center. The performance is the closing event of the Harlem Meer Performance Festival. The event is free and information can be found at http://support.centralparknyc.org/site/Calendar/1221481553?view=Detail&id=117125.
Liza Minnelli, Jerry Mitchell, Andy Blankenbuehler and More Set for NYCDA Gala, 9/5
by Nicole Rosky - August 20, 2012
On Wednesday, September 5 at 7:30pm at NYU's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place), dance icon Mikhail Baryshnikov will be honored at the NYC Dance Alliance Foundation's "Bright Lights Shining Stars" Gala where he will receive their prestigious Ambassador for the Arts Award which will be presented to him by longtime friend and colleague Liza Minnelli. Last year's Ambassador for the Arts Award recipient, celebrated American singer, songwriter, musician and four-time Grammy-winner Roberta Flack, will also be present on 9/5. Also set to appear that evening will be ABT star Julie Kent, Oscar-nominee and celebrated dancer Leslie Browne and Tony Award-winning choreographers Jerry Mitchell and Andy Blankenbuehler.
by Nicole Rosky - August 20, 2012
On Wednesday, September 5 at 7:30pm at NYU's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place), dance icon Mikhail Baryshnikov will be honored at the NYC Dance Alliance Foundation's "Bright Lights Shining Stars" Gala where he will receive their prestigious Ambassador for the Arts Award which will be presented to him by longtime friend and colleague Liza Minnelli. Last year's Ambassador for the Arts Award recipient, celebrated American singer, songwriter, musician and four-time Grammy-winner Roberta Flack, will also be present on 9/5. Also set to appear that evening will be ABT star Julie Kent, Oscar-nominee and celebrated dancer Leslie Browne and Tony Award-winning choreographers Jerry Mitchell and Andy Blankenbuehler.
Chicago Dancing Festival Kicks Off 6th Season of Free Dance Events, Now thru 8/25
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2012
The final program line-up is set for the annual Chicago Dancing Festival, taking place at venues across downtown Chicago today, August 20 through August 25. The Festival, co-produced by renowned choreographer/Chicago native Lar Lubovitch and esteemed Chicago dancer Jay Franke, enters its sixth season, expanded this year to six consecutive days of dance events that are all completely free.
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2012
The final program line-up is set for the annual Chicago Dancing Festival, taking place at venues across downtown Chicago today, August 20 through August 25. The Festival, co-produced by renowned choreographer/Chicago native Lar Lubovitch and esteemed Chicago dancer Jay Franke, enters its sixth season, expanded this year to six consecutive days of dance events that are all completely free.
Exit12 Honored at Downtown Dance Festival Today, 8/18
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2012
Exit 12 Dance Company, a contemporary dance company founded by United States Marine Corps Sergeant Roman Baca upon his return from Iraq, will be honored at the Downtown Dance Festival Performance today, August 18, 2012 at 8pm at Dance New Amsterdam. The troupe will dedicate their performances in Battery Dance Company's (BDC) week-long festival in downtown New York City to Lieutenant Colonel Mark Weber, an inspiring Minnesota National Guard Army officer with stage IV cancer.
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2012
Exit 12 Dance Company, a contemporary dance company founded by United States Marine Corps Sergeant Roman Baca upon his return from Iraq, will be honored at the Downtown Dance Festival Performance today, August 18, 2012 at 8pm at Dance New Amsterdam. The troupe will dedicate their performances in Battery Dance Company's (BDC) week-long festival in downtown New York City to Lieutenant Colonel Mark Weber, an inspiring Minnesota National Guard Army officer with stage IV cancer.
Doug Varone and Dancers Play the Joyce, 10/9-14
by Kelsey Denette - August 16, 2012
Doug Varone and Dancers celebrates its 25th anniversary with new choreography and a year packed with exciting performances and activities.
by Kelsey Denette - August 16, 2012
Doug Varone and Dancers celebrates its 25th anniversary with new choreography and a year packed with exciting performances and activities.
Blue Lapis Light Presents HEAVEN~EARTH~ONE in Austin, Sept 9-19
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2012
Heaven~Earth~One, a new site-specific aerial dance work from Blue Lapis Light will play September 9-19, 2012, at The Long Center for the Performing Arts City Terrace (701 Riverside Drive, Austin, TX 78704).
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2012
Heaven~Earth~One, a new site-specific aerial dance work from Blue Lapis Light will play September 9-19, 2012, at The Long Center for the Performing Arts City Terrace (701 Riverside Drive, Austin, TX 78704).
Ballet Hispanico Company Dancer Receives 2012 Bessie Award Nomination
by Kelsey Denette - August 15, 2012
Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the preeminent Latino dance institution in the United States, announces a Bessie Award Nomination for company member Jessica Alejandra Wyatt. Ms. Wyatt was nominated for a Bessie Award for Outstanding Performer (of a work that stretches the boundaries of a traditional or culturally specific form) for her performance in Asuka by Eduardo Vilaro, performed by Ballet Hispanico at the Apollo Theater.
by Kelsey Denette - August 15, 2012
Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the preeminent Latino dance institution in the United States, announces a Bessie Award Nomination for company member Jessica Alejandra Wyatt. Ms. Wyatt was nominated for a Bessie Award for Outstanding Performer (of a work that stretches the boundaries of a traditional or culturally specific form) for her performance in Asuka by Eduardo Vilaro, performed by Ballet Hispanico at the Apollo Theater.
Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca Open The Joyce Theater's 2012-2013 Season, 9/18
by Kelsey Denette - August 15, 2012
To kick off its 2012-2013 fall/winter season, The Joyce Theater will welcome back onto its stage some of the world's leading flamenco artists Soledad Barrio & Noche Flamenca, for an extended two-week engagement, September 18 - 30 with a program entitled Flores para los Muertos.
by Kelsey Denette - August 15, 2012
To kick off its 2012-2013 fall/winter season, The Joyce Theater will welcome back onto its stage some of the world's leading flamenco artists Soledad Barrio & Noche Flamenca, for an extended two-week engagement, September 18 - 30 with a program entitled Flores para los Muertos.
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