Nominations Announced for the 2025 BESSIE AWARDS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2025
The New York Dance and Performance Awards, known as THE BESSIES, will announce the 2024 and 2025 honorees at a ceremony on January 20 at Dixon Place. This year’s nominations span choreography, performance, design, and revival categories.
Spotlight: COLLAGE DANCE COLLECTIVE at Midwest Trust Center
by BWW Special Offer - Nov 9, 2025
See Collage Dance Collective at the Midwest Trust Center. Rooted in the heartland of Memphis, Tennessee, Collage Dance Collective embodies the greatness of American dance and is at the national forefront of inspiring the growth and diversity of ballet. Collage’s meteoric rise over the last decade is fueled by its dynamic programming, virtuosic company artists, and its talent for presenting what the Albany Times Union called “ballet made utterly, gorgeously human.”
Bridging Cultures Through Dance: Sara Alessia Giannini's Path
by Felicitas de la Fare - May 19, 2025
Sara Alessia Giannini, a 26-year-old modern dancer from Bari, Italy, has established herself as an prominent performer in New York City’s dance scene. With a foundation rooted in European training and a clear artistic identity, Alessia is earning attention through lead roles and solo performances in both artistic and culturally significant productions across the city.
New York City Ballet Announces Three Promotions
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2024
New York City Ballet has announced that David Gabriel, Alec Knight, and Jules Mabie have been promoted to Soloist. The promotions were made on Saturday, June 1 by NYCB Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford and Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan, following the Company’s matinee performance of George Balanchine’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.