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Lynch Dance Institute Announces Virtual Offerings For Helping Dancers Prepare For Summer Intensive Auditions
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2020
Lynch Dance Institute (LDI), fostering excellence through the joy of dance, announces a full line of services to support dancers as they prepare for their Summer Intensive Auditions. For the first time, many Summer Dance Intensive Auditions will be held online, requiring dancers to take many other digital challenges into account among the already-demanding artistic requirements of auditions. With many Nutcracker and Holiday Season performances canceled, now is a great time for dancers to start preparing for the new demand of online auditions, and LDI's customized audition packages have everything auditioners need to maximize their ability to shine within their current circumstance.
Ailey Forward Free Virtual Season Presents World Premieres Of A TESTAMENT TO REVELATIONS and More
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2020
This month's Ailey Forward virtual season celebrating six decades of Revelations breaks new ground in week three by presenting Ailey's renowned dancers in two world premieres and an interactive family program.  With nine special programs each available free for one week, the reimagined holiday engagement has been called “A Virtual Gift of Joy” by The New York Times.
Bridgman|Packer Dance Streams Award-Winning Covid Inspired Piece
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2020
Art Bridgman and Myrna Packer, Artistic Directors of Bridgman|Packer Dance, announce the release of their award-winning short dance film, Embrace in the Time of COVID-19, available for free viewing beginning December 17 at http://Embrace.
Harry Schoening Elected New Chairman Of The Board Of Directors At Alonzo King LINES Ballet
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2020
The Board of Directors at Alonzo King LINES Ballet is pleased to announce it has elected Harry Schoening as its new Chairman. Additional Board appointments include Kaamna Bhojwani-Dhawan as Vice Chair, Benjy Weinberger as Treasurer, and Lindsey Taylor-Vivier as Secretary. These elections, announced by Executive Director Robert Rosenwasser, are effective immediately.
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park Announces Spring Festival 2021
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2020
More than 20 presentations on two outdoor stages on 153 acres in the Hudson Valley featuring American Ballet Theatre; Mark Morris Dance Group; Yannick Lebrun from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; Maria Kowroski, Ask la Cour, and Gonzalo Garcia from New York City Ballet, and more.
Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble Rooms Sypmosium Now Available Online
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2020
Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble's symposium on Anna Sokolow's Rooms that took place on December 5, 2020, is now available online for review. The free event was moderated by Dance Enthusiast Founder and Editor in Chief Christine Jowers, and featured speakers from the Library of Congress, Prof. Neil Baldwin, and dancers who have performed Rooms.
Jonah Bokaer Arts Foundation Hosts Mini Galas
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2020
Following 7 months of careful Planning, Monitoring, and Venue Safety Innovations, the Board of Jonah Bokaer Arts Foundation has carefully come together under the guidance of a special ice Chair, Helen Yee Little, to reinvent the kind, size, type, and manner of convening safely for what had been counted upon as the highly anticipated annual Dance Gala of New York City nonprofits. 
Jody Gottfried Arnhold, Gus Solomons Jr and Abdel R. Salaam Conclude The American Dance Guild Virtual Festival
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2020
Reaching into its archival treasure trove of rarely seen recordings of past events, The American Dance Guild continues their virtual offering 10 Years Over 10 Weeks, a rich collection of video performances of honorees and guest artists over the last ten years of ADG Performance Festivals.
Chunky Move Announces Joel Bray As Inaugural Choreographer In Residence
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2020
Set to commence in 2021, Joel will undertake an $80,000 two-year residency with Victoria's leading dance company, an initiative in partnership with the Tanja Liedtke Foundation. 
12th Annual DO40 Legacy Awards Streams Live Monday, December 14
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2020
Dancers Over 40 continues to bring together the artistic community with the 12th Annual Legacy Awards Monday, December 14th, 8pm.
Luca Silvestrini Awarded Italian Critics' Prize for His Work in Dance
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2020
Luca Silvestrini, Artistic Director of Luca Silvestrini’s Protein has been awarded a prestigious Premio della Critica by the Associazione Nazionale Critici di Teatro (ANCT). The ANCT awards, given annually by Italy’s national association of theatre critics, exist to celebrate the vitality of the performing arts sector.
Dance Visions NY Announces The Third And Final Rendition Of EVENING
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2020
Dance Visions NY, Beth Jucovy, director announces the third and final rendition of 'Evening,' this week-end, Dec. 12th and 13th. 
BWW Feature: PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET PRESENTS GEORGE BALANCHINE'S THE NUTCRACKER® Filmed at McCaw Hall
by Sondra Forsyth - December 07, 2020
Pacific Northwest Ballet’s 2020-2021 Dance Happens Everywhere digital season brings the Northwest’s favorite holiday tradition to the comfort of home with its sparkling production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®.
Nimbus Re-Envisions Jersey City NUTCRACKER
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2020
Since 2010, Nimbus Dance has drawn together professional dancers, youth of all backgrounds, and local celebrities to present Jersey City Nutcracker.
Dance Stars From the UK, US, Europe and Australia Judge Creativity Competition To Help Students Through Lockdown
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2020
To counter the negative impact of lockdown on the psychological and emotional state of young people, dance stars from the UK, US, Europe, and Australia have come together to judge a creative competition.
Dance Visions NY Presents EVENING A Multi-Disciplinary Art Film Based On An Original Poem
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2020
During the spring, summer and fall of 2020, during the Covid 19 pandemic, Dance Visions NY has been fully immersed in creating a new work. The company has succeeded in navigating a new artform- the result is a film mosaic of poetry, dance, theater, art and nature.  
Arts on Site Presents New York Theatre Ballet and The Bang Group's THE NUTCRACKER/CRACKED
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2020
David Parker, founder/choreographer of The Bang Group, and Keith Michael, choreographer for New York Theatre Ballet, have joined forces for a unique, live presentation of 'The Nutcracker/Cracked,' December 18-20 at Arts on Site, 12 St. Mark's Place. 
The American Dance Guild Virtual Festival Week 9 Begins With Choreographers Jane Comfort and Eleo Pomare
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2020
Reaching into its archival treasure trove of rarely seen recordings of past events, The American Dance Guild continues their virtual offering 10 Years Over 10 Weeks, a rich collection of video performances of honorees and guest artists over the last ten years of ADG Performance Festivals.
Dance in the Time of Covid-19: Megumi Yamada
by Olga El - December 03, 2020
Whether it’s the music that helps us get through the day, that movie that makes us smile a little more, or a virtual dance workshop that banishes the ennui even temporarily, art has proven to be critical in times of hardship. Perhaps the hard times are when art is needed the most.
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Announces Free Virtual Series VISIONS FROM THE BRIDGE
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2020
The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, with an aim to bring respect and diversity to dance through its regular online offerings, is extending their program to include a curated video series presentation, Visions From the Bridge.
Ballet Central Presents An Original Film of THE NUTCRACKER Told Through The 12 Days Of Christmas
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2020
The graduate London-based dance company Ballet Central will this December launch an original film of the Christmas favourite ballet Nutcracker told through the 12 days of Christmas. 
Mark DeGarmo Dance Seeks Applicants for the 2020-2021 Season of its Virtual Salon Performance Series
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2020
Mark DeGarmo Dance seeks applicants for the 2020-2021 season of its Virtual Salon Performance Series, a showcase of original artistic works-in-progress with a facilitated audience response session. Performing artists are invited to apply via the above GoogleForm by Wednesday, December 30th, 11:59PM ET. All Virtual Performances will be held on Zoom.
Washington Ballet Will Offer Virtual NUTCRACKER Experience
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2020
Experience moments of joy and magic from The Washington Ballet’s charmingly-DC The Nutcracker – virtually!
LG SIGNATURE to Sponsor First 8K Production of Highlights from American Ballet Theatre's THE NUTCRACKER
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2020
LG Electronics' LG SIGNATURE is extending its partnership with the renowned American Ballet Theatre (ABT) for the 2020 holiday season. As the exclusive ABT Global Electronics Partner, LG SIGNATURE will sponsor the first-ever 8K Ultra HD highlight production of the critically acclaimed performance of The Nutcracker, created by celebrated choreographer and ABT Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky.
HAMILTON Dance Captain And Original Cast Member Morgan Marcell Offers Live Masterclass
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2020
On December 5, 2020 The SYJCC brings Hamilton Dance Captain and original cast member Morgan Marcell to their youth theater company TACSY for an exclusive live and in person Masterclass. In this 2 hour Hamilton masterclass, learn how to combine lyrics and original choreography, audition smarter and more.

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