The latest news on performances of Dance in Industry.
Drury Lane Theatre Names Matthew D. Carney as Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 13, 2026
Drury Lane Theatre has appointed Matthew D. Carney as its new Artistic Director. A longtime collaborator and key member of the artistic team at Drury Lane, Carney steps into the role following more than a decade of artistic contributions....
Bill T. Jones & New York Live Arts Will Host Annual Gala in May
by Stephi Wild - March 30, 2026
New York Live Arts (Live Arts) and Founding Artistic Director Bill T. Jones have announced the 2026 Annual Gala chaired by Derrick Adams & Michael Chuapoco, and Darnell L. Moore* & Yashua Simmons....
Leigh Silverman Elected President Of The Stage Directors And Choreographers Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - November 12, 2025
Leigh Silverman has been elected President of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation. Silverman joins Ellenore Scott, Sharon Ott, and a slate of distinguished trustees in shaping SDCF’s next era as the organization approaches its 60th anniversary....
MSA Promotes Brandon Sierra and Hires Rebecca Harrell Mills
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 11, 2025
Established in 2000 as the first agency in its niche, MSA just marked its 25th Anniversary. As part of this milestone, the agency has promoted Brandon Sierra to Partner and the hiring of Rebecca Harrell Mills as Director....
McCallum Theatre Reveals 2025 Palm Desert Choreography Festival Award Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 04, 2025
The McCallum Theatre has shared the names of Palm Desert Choreography Festival's Finalists and Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient for the Coachella Valley's signature annual event....
Capezio Dancewear Company Sold After 140 Years
by Stephi Wild - April 18, 2025
After over a century of family ownership, the dancewear company Capezio is changing hands. Argand Partners LP, a New York-based private equity firm, acquired Ballet Makers Inc., the parent company of Capezio....
Heather Robles Steps Down As Executive Director Of The Bessies Awards After 15 Years
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 20, 2024
Heather Robles, who has been an integral part of The Bessie Awards for the past 15 years and has served as its Executive Director for the last four, is stepping down from her role. Learn more about Robles and the organization. ...
Stage Directors And Choreographers Society Announces Executive Board Election Results And President's Award
by A.A. Cristi - November 20, 2024
SDC announced the results of its 2024 Executive Board election, highlighting new leadership roles and the organization's future direction. Discover the elected members and their upcoming initiatives....
Bebe Neuwirth and The Dancers' Resource Program to Host Dancer Day of Health
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 28, 2024
Bebe Neuwirth and The Dancers’ Resource program will host Dancer Day of Health—a free event dedicated to the health and wellness of dancers—on Monday, November 11. Learn more and see how to attend....
Susan Stroman, Andy Blankenbuehler & More to Join as Mentors for The Time Step Symposium
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 23, 2024
Stage Door Foundation will host THE TIME STEP SYMPOSIUM, a tuition-free program for aspiring dance arrangers and choreographers, offering mentorship from Broadway professionals. Learn how to apply!...
The Bessies Reveal Inaugural Board Of Directors, Organizational Restructuring, and a 2024 Ceremony Pause
by Stephi Wild - August 13, 2024
The New York Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies has announced restructuring the organization in 2024 with sustainability at the forefront. Learn more about what the awards have in store here!...
Lorin Latarro Named as Keynote Speaker At Dance Lab Choreography Symposium
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2024
Renowned choreographer Lorin Latarro is set to be the keynote speaker at Dance Lab New York's Choreography Symposium, sharing her insights and experiences in the world of dance. Learn more!...
MTI Launches New Licensing Division, MTI Concert Dance
by Nicole Rosky - March 28, 2024
MTI Concert Dance will license choreographed works from well-known choreographers across many genres of dance. For its launch, MTI has partnered with The Robbins Rights Trust to exclusively license the entire ballet repertory of the legendary Jerome Robbins....
Anna Zavelson, Jordan Dobson And More Are Finalists for the 14th Annual Clive Barnes Award
by A.A. Cristi - March 26, 2024
The Clive & Valerie Barnes Foundation has announced the 2023 finalists for The Clive Barnes Award in Dance and Theatre....
Pam MacKinnon and Orlando Pabotoy to Receive 2022-2023 Joe A. Callaway Awards From SDCF
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 23, 2024
Pam MacKinnon and Orlando Pabotoy receive the 2022-2023 Joe A. Callaway Awards from Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation for excellence in directing and choreography....
New York City Ballet and Musicians Union Reach Contract Deal
by A.A. Cristi - November 28, 2023
The New York City Ballet and the NYC musicians' union AFM Local 802 have reached a deal for a new contract....
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Unveils 23-24 Professional Development Program Cycle 1 Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 18, 2023
SDC Foundation has revealed the recipients for the 2023-2024 Professional Development Program Cycle 1. The program offers opportunities for early career directors and choreographers to observe and support experienced professionals in the industry. ...
Ballet Hispánico Names Patrick Muhlen As Chief Managing Director
by Blair Ingenthron - July 08, 2023
Ballet Hispánico, the nation's largest Latinx dance organization recognized as one of America's Cultural Treasures, has announced the appointment of Patrick Muhlen as the organization's new Chief Managing Director, effective immediately. Muhlen will report directly to Eduardo Vilaro, Artistic Direc...
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Names Adam W. McKinney as New Artistic Director
by Blair Ingenthron - January 18, 2023
After a comprehensive international search aided by Management Consultants for the Arts (MCA), the Board of Directors of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) has announced the appointment of Adam W. McKinney as artistic director. He will be the company's seventh artistic director in its rich 54-year-hist...
Donald Byrd to be Presented With Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Gordon Davidson Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 14, 2022
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has named choreographer Donald Byrd as the recipient of its annual Gordon Davidson Award....
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Awards $10,000 Denham Fellowship to Colette Robert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 01, 2022
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has selected Colette Robert as this season’s SDCF Denham Fellow for her upcoming production of The Harriet Holland Social Club Presents the 84th Annual Star-Burst Cotillion in the Grand Ballroom of the Renaissance Hotel, which she also authored. ...
The Entertainment Community Fund Announces Recipients of 2022 Alex Dubé Scholarship Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 11, 2022
The Entertainment Community Fund has announced five recipients of the 2022 Alex Dubé Scholarship Program. This year, the Entertainment Community Fund will award $10,000 scholarships to David Gonsier, Himerria Wortham, Matthew Walsh Bade, Theodore Watler, and Yayoi Kambara. ...
Baryshnikov Arts Center Appoints Sonja Kostich as Executive Director
by Blair Ingenthron - August 27, 2022
Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC) announced that Sonja Kostich has been appointed Executive Director of BAC, subject to Board approval. She will assume the role in mid-October 2022. Ms. Kostich succeeds Cora Cahan, who has served as the organization's President and CEO from October 2019....
Joyce Theater's Aaron Mattocks to Step Down
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 27, 2022
Linda Shelton, Executive Director of The Joyce Theater Foundation, announced today that Aaron Mattocks, the organization’s Director of Programming, will step down effective July 15, 2022....
Premiere Los Angeles Dance Company Searches for Two Dancers For Upcoming Projects
by Marissa Tomeo - February 20, 2022
Louise Reichlin & Dancers in unity with the Los Angeles Choreographers & Dancers are set to hold dance auditions for upcoming projects. The premier Los Angeles dance company presents soulful, imaginative dance that takes audience members on a journey of self-discovery and is looking for one female...
Mark Valdez to Receive SDCF Zelda Fichandler Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 16, 2021
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has announced the recipient and three finalists for its annual Zelda Fichandler Award. The Fichandler Award recognizes directors and choreographers who have demonstrated great accomplishment to date with singular creativity and deep investment in a par...
David Rubenstein Donates $10 Million to Expand Arts and Civic Engagement Initiatives at Lincoln Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 27, 2021
David Rubenstein has generously donated $10 million to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts to support an expansion of arts and civic engagement initiatives, focused on the Atrium that bears his name....
Stage Directors And Choreographers Foundation Now Accepting Nominations For The 2021 Zelda Fichandler Award
by A.A. Cristi - July 16, 2021
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, announced today that nominations for the Zelda Fichandler Award are now being accepted through August 1, 2021....
Sharifa Yasmin to Receive the Inaugural Barbara Whitman Award From Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - April 26, 2021
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, today announced the recipient and six finalists for the inaugural Barbara Whitman Award. Established by theatrical producer Barbara Whitman, the award recognizes a female, tran...