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Oscar Qualifying LA Shorts International Film Festival Underway With 2025 Program
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2025

The 29th LA Shorts International Film Festival's 2025 offerings, include 470 films from 34 countries. The OSCARS & BAFTA-qualifying LA Shorts Fest takes place at Regal Cinema LA LIVE on July 16-28.

Los Angeles Ballet's Cinderella Themed Gala Raises of $1.2 Million
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2025

 Los Angeles Ballet (LAB) hosted its annual Gala on May 17th by transforming the Beverly Wilshire Hotel into an enchanting Cinderella Fairytale Ball and celebrated the Company Dancers and the ballet art form.

The Kennedy Center to Celebrate National Dance Day 2024 in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2024

Celebrate National Dance Day 2024 with events across the country, featuring performances, workshops, and community dance activities. Learn how to join.

Queer The Ballet In Partnership Baruch Performing Arts Center Presents DREAM OF A COMMON LANGUAGE
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2024

Experience the world premiere of DREAM OF A COMMON LANGUAGE by Queer the Ballet at Baruch Performing Arts Center. This new ballet, inspired by lesbian writer and activist Adrienne Rich, runs from June 21 to 23, 2024.

Queer The Ballet Will Present DREAM OF A COMMON LANGUAGE This June
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2024

Queer the Ballet presents the world premiere of Dream of a Common Language. Dream of a Common Language is a new evening-length ballet inspired by lesbian writer and activist Adrienne Rich's 1978 poetry collection by the same name.

Pan African Dance Ambassador Makeda Kumasi Celebrates National Dance Day as California Arts Council Grant Recipient
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2023

Pan African dance ambassador Makeda Kumasi celebrates National Dance Day as the California arts council grant recipient. Learn more about Kumasi here!

Segerstrom Center For The Arts Presents National Dance Day!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2023

Get ready to move, groove, and celebrate the power of dance as Segerstrom Center for the Arts proudly announces its sixth annual National Dance Day on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza. The Center is proud to be the official West Coast host of this exciting celebration of community and dance co-presented by American Dance Movement. 

Kennedy Center Announces National Dance Day Activities, September 16
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2023

The Kennedy Center announces a full day of in-person activities for National Dance Day, Saturday, September 16, from 10:30 a.m.–11:15 p.m.

UK Premiere of FRAY Comes to Wilton's Music Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2023

Following a sold-out debut in the US, CandyBomber Productions and globally acclaimed choreographer Sisco Gomez (So You Think You Can Dance, The Voice, The X Factor) bring their Hip Hop theatre show to London for its UK premiere. 

Photos: Go Inside the Los Angeles Ballet 2023 GALA
by Blair Ingenthron - May 21, 2023

Los Angeles Ballet’s Gala was held on Thursday, May 18 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. The evening honored philanthropists Alia Tutor and Jeff Polak. Check out photos from the event here!

Los Angeles Ballet To Honor Jeff Polak and Alia Tutor at Gala This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - May 6, 2023

Los Angeles Ballet (LAB) will celebrate its Season 17 Gala on Thursday, May 18 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. This year's honorees are philanthropists Jeff Polak and Alia Tutor. The honorees are receiving Angel Awards for the extraordinary contributions they have made to LAB and the city of Los Angeles. 

Miami City Ballet Announces Spring Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2023

 Under the steadfast artistic direction of Lourdes Lopez, Miami City Ballet (MCB) concludes its 37th season of dance with three distinct programs over the course of Winter and Spring 2023.

Photos: Jim Caruso's Cast Party is a Holiday Hullabaloo at Birdland
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2022

This past Monday, Jim Caruso’s Cast Party – the weekly talent celebration that has been in residence every Monday for nineteen years – was a jam-packed holiday hullabaloo! Ohotographer Kevin Alvey was there to document all the excitement. Check out the photos here!

Interview: World Choreography Awards Producer Allen Walls at Avalon Hollywood
by Valerie-Jean Miller - Nov 6, 2022

The World Choreography Awards will be held on November 15, 2022 at the Avalon Hollywood. Being its twelfth year in existence, I spoke with Allen Walls, Creator and Producer of the World Choreography Awards to catch up with this now seasoned Presentation and how it has been evolving through the years. I have reviewed the event in the past and it is a unique evening whose purpose is to present, celebrate and honor the best Choreographed Dance pieces or segments for the year in a now myriad of categories. It has also built upon it's live presentation and quality of live performances, special guests and hosting of the highest caliber.

Kennedy Center to Present Three-Day National Dance Day Celebration in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2022

Practice your moves and dust off the dancing shoes September 15–17 for three days of in-person activities for National Dance Day! This annual event invites people of all ages and abilities, from the littlest dancers to professionals, to participate in a free celebration of the joy of dance and movement.

Issa Rae, Porsha Williams & More Will Guest Star on SHERMAN'S SHOWCASE Season Two
by Michael Major - Aug 10, 2022

The new season will feature Ace Vane, Emmy-nominee Demi Adejuyigbe, Desi Banks, Jerome Benton, Michael Blackson, Heidy De La Rosa, Emmy-winner Chris Hardwick, Emily Kinney, Ted Lange, Laci Mosley, Rashida Olayiwola “Sheedz,” Emmy-nominee Dewayne Perkins, Jay Pharoah, Emmy-nominee Issa Rae, Chance The Rapper, Amanda Seales, and more.

Ballet Star Misty Copeland And Husband Oly Evans Welcome Their First Child
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2022

World-renowned ballet star, Misty Copeland has given birth to her first child.

Photos: JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY Celebrates 19 Years At Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2022

The traditional gift for those celebrating a 19th Anniversary is bronze. Not surprisingly, no bronze was given during Jim Caruso’s Cast Party anniversary celebration, but the packed house was certainly entertained by performers with hearts of gold. Check out photos from the night here!

Leah Remini to Replace Matthew Morrison on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Judging Panel
by Michael Major - Jun 10, 2022

Emmy Award-winning actor, New York Times Best Selling author and producer Leah Remini has joined the judging panel of the Emmy Award-winning dance series SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, alongside Stephen “tWitch” Boss and dancer, singer and digital sensation JoJo Siwa. Presenter and author Cat Deeley continues to host the dance competition series.

Matthew Morrison to Judge on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE
by Michael Major - Apr 5, 2022

The series will introduce a new dynamic judging panel – welcoming home Stephen “tWitch” Boss, alongside Emmy-, Tony- and Golden Globe-nominated artist Matthew Morrison and dancer, singer and digital sensation JoJo Siwa. Presenter and author Cat Deeley will step back into her role as host of the dance competition series.