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Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival to Honor Six Women at Opening Night Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2026

The 33rd Annual Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival (LAWTF) will present awards to six women for their significant contributions to theatre on March 26, 2026. The event, featuring a Champagne GALA and Awards Ceremony, will take place at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre in Hollywood, CA. Hosted by Ted Lange and Florence LaRue, the evening will celebrate the achievements of individuals including posthumous Infinity Award winners Carmen De Lavallade and Diane Ladd. The ceremony will commence with a recep

92nd Street Y Launches Virtual Exhibition DANCE TO BELONG Exploring Its Dance History
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2026

92NY has launched a virtual exhibition titled 'Dance to Belong,' showcasing the rich history of dance at the institution. This digital showcase is accessible online, featuring various dance forms and their evolution at 92NY.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago To Return to The Joyce This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2026

 The Joyce Theater Foundation will welcome the return of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. Presenting two distinct programs across a two-week engagement.

THE POLITICS OF MOVEMENT is Coming to Theater at the 14th Street Y
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2026

​​​​​​​Clark Center NYC and The American Dance Guild join forces for the first time to present The Politics of Movement: When Dance Speaks Out, a two-night performance exploring protest, resistance, identity, and social justice.

Pangea Dance Collective To Present CARMILLA At Spark Theatre Festival NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2026

Pangea Dance Collective will present its contemporary ballet CARMILLA on April 9, 2026 at TADA! Theater as part of Spark Theatre Festival NYC. The work reimagines Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu’s gothic tale through dance.

Haven Kids Rock to Celebrate 18 Years with LEGENDS OF BROOK AVE at Alvin Ailey
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026

“Raised on Brook Ave.” is part of Our Voices, Our Story, Our Legacy, a special anniversary presentation of Haven Kids Rock, live at Alvin Ailey. The event celebrates 18 years of Haven Kids Rock and 10 years of original musicals.

Cassa Pancho’s BALLET BLACK AT 25 To Play The Linbury Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2026

Ballet Black will celebrate its 25th anniversary with BALLET BLACK AT 25 at the Linbury Theatre in London. The programme features Mthuthuzeli November’s Olivier Award-winning Ingoma and a new commission by Hope Boykin.

Caridad Martinez To Join The Washington School Of Ballet 2026 Summer Intensive Faculty
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2026

Caridad Martinez will join The Washington School of Ballet’s 2026 Summer Intensive as guest faculty. The American Ballet Theatre educator and former National Ballet of Cuba principal will teach during the first week of the Washington, D.C.-based program.

Photos: Joffrey Concert Group Celebrates 45th Anniversary With IN MY ART
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2026

Joffrey Concert Group presented IN MY ART, a program of new and commissioned choreography, February 20 and 21 at the Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater. See photos of the event.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to Conclude National Tour at NJPAC in 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will conclude its 20-city U.S. tour with performances at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. The event marks the inaugural season under new Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack.

CLYMOVE to Showcase Dance and Female Mentorship at NYLA This April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026

CLYMOVE will return to New York Live Arts for its 6th Anniversary Season, a celebration of the power of women mentorship and six years of bold artistry, community building, and creative risk-taking. 

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Returns To Seattle For Three Performances At The Paramount Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2026

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will present new works and repertory favorites at the Paramount Theatre in March 2026 as part of STG's Performing Arts Series.

The 41st Annual Bessie Awards Presented at Dixon Place
by Miranda Stück - Feb 13, 2026

Dixon Place, longtime home for innovative dance artists and work, proudly hosts this year's Bessie Awards. In addition to award categories: Outstanding Choreographer/Creator, Outstanding Performer, Outstanding Revival, Outstanding Sound Design or Music Composition, Outstanding Visual Design, Outstanding Breakout Choreographer, the Lifetime Achievement and Outstanding Service to the Field of Dance was presented for years 2024 and 2025.

New York City Ballet to Host 2026 Spring Gala Featuring World Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026

On Thursday, May 7, 2026, New York City Ballet will present its 2026 Spring Gala, Set in Stone: Creation & Preservation, with a one-time only gala program featuring a World Premiere by choreographer and NYCB Principal Dancer Tiler Peck.

South Chicago Dance Theatre To Present Three World Premieres At The Harris Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2026

South Chicago Dance Theatre will present three world premieres by acclaimed choreographers Natasha Adorlee, David Dorfman, and Kia S. Smith at their annual home season concert.

Review: ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER at Warner Theatre
by Audrey Cahak - Feb 12, 2026

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicked off a 20-city tour with 11 shows at the Warner Theatre. Every night held its own program full of instantly iconic world premieres and everlasting repertoire favorites. 

Finalists for the Salavisa European Dance Award Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

Five finalists have been selected for the award which recognises artists from around the world for their talent and unique qualities in the field of dance. Learn more here!

Review: ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER'S new works at the Warner Theatre
by Emily Berger - Feb 8, 2026

What did our critic think of ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER'S 2026 DC PERFORMANCES at Warner Theatre?

Hofesh Shechter OBE Awarded Chevalier Des Arts Et Des Lettres By The French Ministry Of Culture
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026

Hofesh Shechter Company has announced that world-renowned choreographer and composer Hofesh Shechter OBE has been appointed to the rank of Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.

Review: MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY - GRAHAM 100 at Playhouse Square's KeyBank State Theatre
by Steve Sucato - Feb 5, 2026

What did our critic think of MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY - GRAHAM 100 at KeyBank State Theatre At Playhouse Square?