Katherine Dunham

Student Blog: Being Black in the Art-o-Sphere
by Student Blogger: Cameron Grace Stevens - Nov 25, 2025

Many of the pioneers of the media and art we see today were Black. Period.

American Ballet Theatre Studio Company, Momix, Ailey II & More Set For Dance St. Louis’ 60th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2025

Dance St. Louis marks its 60th anniversary with a 2025–26 season featuring ABT Studio Company, MOMIX: Alice, Ailey II’s world premiere Berry Dreamin’, and the 18th Annual SPRING TO DANCE Festival. Tickets and subscriptions are on sale now for performances at the Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Opera Orlando to Present the Florida Premiere of Scott Joplin's TREEMONISHA
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2025

Be a part of history by attending the Florida premiere of this joyous work presented by Opera Orlando on May 16 thru 18 at the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater at Dr. Phillips Center. 

Dance/USA Will Honor Stoner Winslett, Rita Mustaphi, and More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2025

Dance/USA, the national service organization for the dance ecosystem, announces the recipients of the Dance/USA Honor, 'Ernie', Champion, and Trustees Awards, to be presented at the 2025 Dance/USA National Conference in Chicago.

US Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand Celebrates 25 Years Starring In LET IT BE ART! On Tour In Asheville
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2025

US Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand celebrating his 25th year starring as Harold Clurman, the 'Elder Statesman of the American Theatre' touring around the world in his celebrated solo play, LET IT BE ART! will perform in Asheville, North Carolina at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts on April 25th.

The Shirley Hall Bass Foundation Will Host A LEGACY IN MOTION: DANCE MASTERS IN DIALOGUE
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2025

The Shirley Hall Bass Foundation has announced 'A Legacy in Motion: Dance Masters in Dialogue,' an intimate evening exploring the delicate balance between legacy preservation and innovation in dance education.

Harkness Dance Center Celebrates 90 Years With Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE and Philadelphia's PHILADANCO
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

This performance will bring together two influential companies, each rooted in deep cultural traditions and celebrated for their transformative artistry, whose roots are entwined with the Harkness Dance Center.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater To Celebrate Black Artistry And Heritage In Seven Cities During Black History Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025

The nation's premier modern dance company, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will embark on a coast-to-coast 2025 United States tour in late January, bringing the Company's unparalleled celebration of Black artistry and heritage to seven cities during Black History Month.

Camille A. Brown & Dancers Returns To The Joyce Theater in I AM
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025

 The Joyce Theater Foundation will welcome the return of prolific director and choreographer Camille A. Brown with the New York premiere of I AM. Learn more here!

Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand to Bring Harold Clurman In LET IT BE ART! To Athens
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2024

Ronald Rand will perform his acclaimed solo play LET IT BE ART! as Harold Clurman in Athens during the Global Arts Education Summit, marking nearly 25 years of world tours. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Presents Camille A. Brown & Dancers in the World Premiere of I AM
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2024

Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival's Week 6 features Tony-nominated choreographer Camille A. Brown, showcasing innovative dance performances and engaging community events.

Audra McDonald Will Return to Broadway This Fall in GYPSY; Watch New Trailer
by Nicole Rosky - May 29, 2024

It's official! six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald will return to Broadway this fall, taking on what is widely regarded as the greatest role in musical theatre, “Rose” in GYPSY. We have all of the details!

Internationally Acclaimed Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Returns For Its 92nd Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2024

See lineup for Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival 2024, featuring performances from renowned international and American artists like The Royal Ballet of the United Kingdom, Camille A. Brown & Dancers, and more. Tickets on sale soon!

The 92nd Street Y, New York's 150th Anniversary Dance Season Presents Ballet Hispánico In A Night Of Historic And New Works
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2024

The 92nd Street Y, New York's 150th anniversary dance season continues with Ballet Hispánico – the nation's largest Latinx/Latine/Hispanic cultural organization and one of America's Cultural Treasures – in a night of historic and new works.

Can't Turn You Loose: A Love Letter to Black Dance Begins Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2024

The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) presents the 34th Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance, Can't Turn You Loose: A Love Letter to Black Dance.