Joe Lanteri

Ann-Margret to be Honored by the Chita Rivera Awards with the Lifetime Achievement Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026

This year, stage and screen legend and the recipient of five Golden Globe Awards and Emmy Award winner Ann-Margret will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards.

New York City Dance Alliance Foundation to Present DESTINY RISING at The Joyce Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026

New York City Dance Alliance Foundation will present the return of Destiny Rising to The Joyce Theater. A multi-disciplinary and multi-generational celebration of dance, the evening champions the work of the New York City Dance Alliance Foundation.

2026 Chita Rivera Awards Set for May at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025

The date has been revealed for the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards, which will take place at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. The Chita Rivera Awards celebrate dance and choreographic excellence.

Photos: Inside the Drama League's 2025 Benefit, DRAMA AT THE DISCO VOL. 2
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 29, 2025

Earlier this week at The Edison Rooftop, the Drama League hosted their annual fall benefit Drama at the Disco. Check out photos here!

THE FINI INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL Returns To The Ailey Citigroup Theater August 31
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2025

The 15th Annual Fini International Dance Festival returns to NYC on August 31 at the Ailey Citigroup Theater, featuring performances from Italian and American artists and awards honoring Joe Lanteri, PeiJu Chien-Pott, Jillian Pizzi, and Antonio Leone.

NYC Dance Alliance Foundation Awards Over $26 Million In College Scholarships To Young Dancers
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2025

The NYC Dance Alliance Foundation (NYCDAF) has announced that it awarded more than $26 million in college scholarships to 227 rising seniors and recent high school graduates through its 2025 College Scholarship Audition Program.

Steps On Broadway Takes Over W. 74th St For An Anniversary Celebration
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2025

Steps on Broadway will mark its 45th anniversary with Steps on Broadway Day—a celebratory afternoon filled with dance, music, and community spirit. Learn more here!

Feature: The Stars Sparkled at the 2025 CHITA RIVERA AWARDS
by Christina Pandolfi - May 21, 2025

With an incredible mix of all-star performances, the artists at the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards didn't need an invitation to shine.

Photos: On the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards Red Carpet
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 20, 2025

See photos from the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards red carpet here! Learn more about the Chita Rivera Awards and about the winners, including Buena Vista Social Club and more.

2025 Chita Rivera Awards Winners- The Full List
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2025

Winners for the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards have been announced! This year's winners included the choreographers and ensemble of Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway, SMASH star Robyn Hurder and more! See the full winners list below!

Savion Glover, Adrian Blake Enscoe and More Join as Performers at Chita Rivera Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2025

Additional performances have been revealed for the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards, taking place on Monday May 19 at 7:30pm at NYU Skirball. Learn more here and see how to purchase tickets!

Laura Bell Bundy, Kerry Butler, and Marissa Jaret Winokur to Host the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2025

Hairspray stars Laura Bell Bundy, Kerry Butler, and Marissa Jaret Winokur will host the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards. Learn more about the awards and see how to attend.

BOOP! THE MUSICAL, GYPSY and More to Perform at The 2025 Chita Rivera Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2025

The presenters and performers have been revealed for the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards. Performances by Boop! The Musical and more will be featured. Learn more about the awards here!

Photos: Meet the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards Nominees
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 6, 2025

Jonathan Groff, Robyn Hurder, Josh Bergasse, Warren Carlyle, Jasmine Amy Rogers,  Shannon Lewis, and more are nominees at this year's Chita Rivera Awards! Check out photos of this year's honorees at The 2025 Chita Rivera Awards Nominees Reception.

David Neumann Will Receive Douglas and Ethel Watt Critics Choice Award at the Chita Rivera Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2025

David Neumann will receive the Douglas and Ethel Watt Critics Choice Award at the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards. Learn more about Neumann and the award here!

Randi Rahm Will Host 'Couture For A Cause' Fashion Talks Event
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2025

Hot on the heels of yesterday's Chita Rivera Awards nominations announcement, acclaimed designer Randi Rahm will host Couture for a Cause, a special edition of her signature Fashion Talks series.

2025 Chita Rivera Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2025

Nominations have been announced for the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards. Among the nominees are Buena Vista Social Club, Smash, Just In Time, Boop!, Gypsy and more! Check out the full list here.

Review: NYCDAF Hosts DESTINY RISING at The Joyce Theater
by Christina Pandolfi - Mar 20, 2025

Destiny Rising, an evening to benefit the NYC Dance Alliance Foundation, was held March 17th at the legendary Joyce Theater. As an annual event that celebrates the power of dance education and opportunity, the theater was filled with enthusiastic spirits and rapturous applause all evening long.

Steps on Broadway Celebrates 45 Years with Steps in Concert at NYU Skirball Center
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2025

Steps on Broadway, one of the world’s most respected and influential dance training centers, will celebrate its 45th anniversary with Steps in Concert.

New York City Dance Alliance Foundation's Destiny Rising Evening of Dance Returns to the Joyce Theater
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025

 New York City Dance Alliance Foundation has announced the return of Destiny Rising at the Joyce Theater in March. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!