Martha Graham

ALLEGRA to Premiere at New York Live Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2026

Benjamin Akio Kimitch's new Japanese American court dance will make its world premiere at New York Live Arts, exploring memory and history through the lens of WWII incarceration camps.

Repertory Dance Theatre to Present LEGEND & LORE at Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2026

Repertory Dance Theatre will open its season with LEGEND & LORE, a program exploring Utah's myths, memories, and landscapes at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in Salt Lake City.

THE VAN PELT to Release New Single & Video A VORALBERG OF THE MIND
by Rachel Stone - Aug 25, 2026

THE VAN PELT will release the single and video for A VORALBERG OF THE MIND, a preview of their upcoming album REMAIN OBSCURE on Ernest Jenning Record Co.

Jasmine Amy Rogers, Ben Levi Ross, & Sam Tutty to Receive Clive Barnes Awards
by Michael Major - Aug 24, 2026

Jasmine Amy Rogers (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,)  Ben Levi Ross (Ragtime), and Sam Tutty Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) are the Honored Artists in Theatre.

THE BIRDS by Lenio Kaklea to Make New York Premiere at Crossing The Line Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2026

Choreographer Lenio Kaklea's The Birds will have its New York premiere in Chatham, co-presented by L'Alliance New York and PS21: Center for Contemporary Performance as part of the Crossing The Line Festival.

Photos: Joffrey Concert Group Names Choreographers for Creative Movers Initiative
by Rachel Stone - Aug 16, 2026

Christian Denice and Duncan Lyle were selected as choreographers for the Joffrey Concert Group's Creative Movers Choreographic Initiative, with new works set to premiere at the Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater.

Hudson Valley Dance Festival to Return to Historic Catskill Point
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2026

Dancers Responding to AIDS will produce the annual Hudson Valley Dance Festival, benefiting people nationwide living with HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago to Close Jacob's Pillow Festival Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2026

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago will return to Jacob's Pillow to close out the summer season with a mixed repertoire program featuring works by Nacho Duato, Aszure Barton, Gwen Verdon and Bob Fosse.

Martha Graham Dance Company to Present 2026-27 Season and Global Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026

Martha Graham Dance Company will present masterworks, new commissions, and Lamentation Variations while touring the US, Canada, England, Spain, Mexico, and China.

Martha Graham Dance Company Unveils 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2026

The Martha Graham Dance Company will continue its centennial celebration with its 2026-27 season, marking the culmination of GRAHAM100. The season will feature Martha Graham masterworks, new commissions and Lamentation Variations, and more.

THE VAN PELT to Release New Album REMAIN OBSCURE This September
by Rachel Stone - Aug 7, 2026

The Van Pelt will release Remain Obscure on Ernest Jenning Record Co. and shared lead single Kris Is Riding Horses In Ojai along with its music video.

Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre to Launch Teaching Artist Workshop Series
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026

Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre will present a series of teaching artist workshops at its New York studio, offering training in global dance traditions and choreographic composition.

New York City Center Reveals Full Programming for 23rd Fall for Dance Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2026

New York City Center has revealed complete programming for the 23rd Fall for Dance Festival, which opens City Center’s 2026–2027 Season. All tickets for Fall for Dance remain just $30 (fees included).

Interview: Inon Barnatan of LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY'S SUMMERFEST at The Conrad
by Ron Bierman - Aug 4, 2026

Inon Barnatan became music director of La Jolla Music Society’s annual SummerFest chamber-music festival in 2018. This year, on its 40th anniversary, the celebration’s theme is “Making History.” More than 100 artists are participating in a month of 21 adventurous concerts. Born in Tel Aviv, the pianist began playing on his own at the age of three. Half a year later his parents realized he had perfect pitch and was likely to respond well to lessons. From his youthful point of view, it probably didn’t hurt that his first teacher rewarded him with chocolates. As he progressed, he studied at Tel Aviv University before moving to London at the age of 16 to study at the Royal Academy of Music with Maria Curcio, a student of Artur Schnabel. The late Leon Fleisher was also an influential teacher and mentor. The versatile musician, “One of the most admired pianists of his generation” (The New York Times) performs with the world’s finest orchestras and in recitals of solo and chamber music.  His most recent recording is a set of Brahms Cello Sonatas with Alisa Weilerstein. I met with Barnatan via Zoom to discuss the festival, how he approached its programming, and his career as a soloist.

MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY to Perform at Jacob's Pillow Festival Week 8
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2026

Martha Graham Dance Company will mark its 100th anniversary with performances in the Ted Shawn Theatre, part of a festival week honoring women choreographers at Jacob's Pillow in Becket, Massachusetts.

JENDER BENDER Solo Musical To Premiere at Philadelphia Fringe Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2026

Jen Fellman will debut an original solo musical reimagining Golden Age classics like Carousel, Oklahoma!, and Camelot through a queer lens at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival.

Review: IN THE BRAIN - Hofesh Shechter II, Southbank Centre
by Matthew Paluch - Jul 24, 2026

Hofesh Shechter has been on the UK dance scene since the early noughties, and though I'm not a hardcore disciple…I, like most other London thespians was nearly deafened by Political Mother in 2010.

San Francisco Ballet to Return to Jacob's Pillow for First Time in 70 Years
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2026

San Francisco Ballet will perform at Jacob's Pillow for the first time in seven decades, with the Albany Symphony providing live accompaniment. Ephrat Asherie Dance will also return with SHADOW CITIES.

BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL to Return for 45th Annual Edition
by Joshua Wright - Jul 22, 2026

Battery Dance will present its 45th annual Battery Dance Festival in New York City, continuing its decades-long tradition of free outdoor performances featuring national and international dance companies.

FINI International Dance Awards & Gala Performance to Celebrate 16th Edition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2026

The FINI International Dance Awards & Gala Performance will celebrate its 16th edition at the Ailey Citigroup Theater. The lineup of performers includes Graham 2, Ballet Eloelle Grandiva, the Fini Dance Junior Company, Dzul Dance Company, and more.