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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.

Doug Varone and Dancers celebrates its 25th anniversary with new choreography and a year packed with exciting performances and activities.

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, recognized as the preeminent Latino dance institution in the United States, announces a Bessie Award Nomination for company member Jessica Alejandra Wyatt.

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.

New York-based choreographer and performer, Monica Bill Barnes has created 12 evening-length dance works, numerous site-specific events, and several cabaret numbers for her company.

With only two weeks remaining in the 80th Anniversary Festival, Jacob's Pillow presents Compagnie Kafig, a dynamic ensemble of hip-hop dancers from Brazil led by Artistic Director and internationally acclaimed choreographer Mourad Merzouki.

Carolina Performing Arts (CPA) at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill) today announced the addition of an exceptional two-night program to the performance season of The Rite of Spring at 100.

Master ballet teacher Kat Wildish presents the semi-annual Performing in NY Showcase at The Ailey Citigroup Theater August 25 & 26, 2012 with over 150 local and international dancers.

Giving back is an integral part of Variations, A Dancer's Studio director and co-founder Erin Lopez's heart and soul.

With only two weeks remaining in the 80th Anniversary Festival, Jacob's Pillow presents Compagnie Kafig, a dynamic ensemble of hip-hop dancers from Brazil led by Artistic Director and internationally acclaimed choreographer Mourad Merzouki.

Michele Riggi, President of the National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame announced that Broadway legend, dancer, singer and actor Ben Vereen will be honored today, August 11th with an induction ceremony and gala launching him into the National Museum of Dance's Hall of Fame.

Cleveland needs a resident ballet company.

The Princess Grace Foundation-USA has announced the 2012 Princess Grace Awards, including the first such award for tap choreography in its 30-year history to tap artist Michelle Dorrance.

Ballet Hispanico, described as the preeminent Latino dance institution in the United States, announces that company member Jamal Rashann Callender has received a Princess Grace Award for Dance.

Jacob's Pillow presents Trey McIntyre Project (TMP) in an engaging triple-bill program that features the legendary folk music of Peter, Paul and Mary, as well as the world premiere of LADIES AND GENTLE MEN, inspired by Marlo Thomas's iconic children's book, record, and TV show Free to Be…You and M

The cast of internationally-acclaimed dance stars appearing in BalletMet's Global Dance Stars Gala is now complete.

Houston Ballet has been awarded a Fellowship Initiative grant from the New York Choreographic Institute, an affiliate of New York City Ballet, to support the development of new choreography by first soloist Melissa Hough in a studio setting.

New York nonprofit performing arts institution IATI THEATER presents internationally acclaimed dance and aerial company Dzul Dance presents Reincarnations as part of the 2012 Performing Arts Marathon.

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 on August 18, 2012 at 8pm at Dance New Amsterdam.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world's most popular dance companies and New York City Center's Principal Dance Company, returns for the 41st consecutive year to the New York City Center stage from November 28, 2012 - December 30, 2012 with exciting performances that have b

Giordano Dance Chicago and Point Park University present Jazz Dance World Festival, featuring four electrifying evenings of dance today, August 1 through August 4 at the Byham Theatre in the Cultural District.

Giving back is an integral part of Variations, A Dancer's Studio director and co-founder Erin Lopez's heart and soul.

Michele Riggi, President of the National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame announced that Broadway legend, dancer, singer and actor Ben Vereen will be honored on Saturday, August 11th with an induction ceremony and gala launching him into the National Museum of Dance's Hall of Fame.

Jacob's Pillow presents Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet in a packed program that features works by award-winning choreographers Peter Quanz, Mark Godden, and Mauricio Wainrot, at the Ted Shawn Theatre August 1-5.