Linda Celeste

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.

Ballet Hispánico Announces Linda Celeste Sims As Company's New Rehearsal Director
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2021

Ballet Hispánico, the nation's renowned Latinx dance organization recognized last year as one of America's Cultural Treasures, announces the appointment of Linda Celeste Sims as its new Rehearsal Director. Sims returns to the Company after beginning her dance journey as a student and Company dancer at Ballet Hispánico. She steps into the new role following a 24-year accomplished career at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, in addition to recent remote teaching positions at Marymount College, Ailey Extension, as well as Ballet Hispánico.

Ailey Extension to Host Virtual Classes And Special Workshops for National Physical Fitness Month
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2021

Ailey Extension has kicked off National Physical Fitness Month with an invitation for people around the world to have fun being fit and fabulous during in an array of virtual classes and special workshops. 

Dwana Smallwood Performing Arts Center Reopens In Preparation For THE HEART OF BROOKLYN Spring Dance Series
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2021

After enduring a mandatory year-long studio closure due to the pandemic, the Dwana Smallwood Performing Arts Center will reopen its doors on April 5, 2021 in preparation for its highly-anticipated Heart of Brooklyn Spring Dance Series. 

Ballet Hispánico's Winter Watch Parties Continue, In Recognition Of Black History Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2021

Ballet Hispánico, the nation's renowned Latinx dance organization recognized this year as one of America's Cultural Treasures, kicked off 2021 with a glimpse into the company's past.

Ailey Forward Free Virtual Season Presents World Premieres Of A TESTAMENT TO REVELATIONS and More
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2020

This month's Ailey Forward virtual season celebrating six decades of Revelations breaks new ground in week three by presenting Ailey's renowned dancers in two world premieres and an interactive family program.  With nine special programs each available free for one week, the reimagined holiday engagement has been called “A Virtual Gift of Joy” by The New York Times.

Vanessa Williams, Phylicia Rashad, Sterling K. Brown and More to Appear at Alvin Ailey Virtual Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2020

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s holiday virtual season Ailey Forward celebrating six decades of Revelations will launch on Wednesday, December 2 at 7:30pm ET with a “Revelations Reimagined”  Opening Night Virtual Benefit.