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Nominations Announced for the 2025 BESSIE AWARDS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025

The New York Dance and Performance Awards, known as THE BESSIES, will announce the 2024 and 2025 honorees at a ceremony on January 20 at Dixon Place. This year’s nominations span choreography, performance, design, and revival categories.

Wally Cardona And Molly Lieber Reimagine David Gordon & Valda Setterfield’s TIMES FOUR At New York Live Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2025

New York Live Arts and Pick Up Performance Co. will present the world premiere of TIMES FOUR / David Gordon: 1975/2025, Wally Cardona and Molly Lieber’s reconceiving of Gordon and Valda Setterfield’s 1975 duet.

2025 Herb Alpert Award In The Arts Winners Announced
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025 will mark the 31st anniversary of the Herb Alpert Award in the Arts (HAAIA) given to ten risk-taking, mid-career artists - experimenters - who are challenging and transforming art, their respective disciplines, and society.

13th Annual LAKE TAHOE DANCE FESTIVAL Begins This July
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2025

Lake Tahoe Dance Collective will present the 13th Annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival from July 22 - 25, 2025, featuring artists from New York City Ballet, Broadway, Boston Ballet, Metropolitan Opera Ballet, and more.

Jacob's Pillow to Present Roderick George With The Men Dancers Award This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 4, 2024

Jacob's Pillow will present American dancer and choreographer Roderick George with the Jacob's Pillow Men Dancers Award. George will accept the award at the outdoor performance by his New York City-based company, kNonAme Artist, on Thursday, August 15, as part of this summer's Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival.

Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Announces Week 7 Programming, Featuring Parsons Dance and More
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 14, 2024

Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival will welcomes the internationally-touring modern dance company Parsons Dance back to the Ted Shawn Theatre, 25 years after their last engagement with the festival in 1999.

Argentina-Based Social Tango Project Makes Jacob's Pillow Debut In Week 4 of Summer Dance Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 23, 2024

Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival will bring the acclaimed Social Tango Project—an innovative dance company founded and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina— for an immersive week-long engagement during Week 4 of the Festival.

Walder Foundation Announces $2.4M Grant For Performing Artists With Launch Of Chicago-Based Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2024

Walder Foundation will award $2.4 million to performing artists through its inaugural Platform Awards, which support accomplished Chicagoland mid-career music, theater, dance, and interdisciplinary performance artists who are enriching the city’s creative and civic landscape through a commitment to honing their craft and meaningful community engagement.

PRELUDE IN THE PARKS Citywide Festival Of Environmental Art-Works Returns This June
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2024

PRELUDE IN THE PARKS, a citywide festival of environmental art-works, will take place from June 7-9, 2024, showcasing innovative art installations across various parks in New York City.

PRELUDE IN THE PARKS, Citywide Festival Of Environmental Art Works Begins In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2024

Discover PRELUDE IN THE PARKS, a citywide festival featuring environmental art-works from June 7-9. Engage with innovative art installations and performances across New York City parks.

BLACK LIFE CHORD CHANGES Comes to the Chocolate Factory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024

The Chocolate Factory Theater will continue its Spring 2024 season with the premiere of Black Life Chord Changes, a new dance performance by Angie Pittman.

Soho Rep to Present World Premiere of Raja Feather Kelly's THE FIRES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2024

Soho Rep will present The Fires, a world premiere play written and directed by Raja Feather Kelly. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

The Kitchen Presents Claire Chase's DENSITY 2036, PART XI Featuring The World Premiere Of Terry Riley's THE HOLY LIFTOFF
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2024

Experience the world premiere of Terry Riley's THE HOLY LIFTOFF, featured in Claire Chase's DENSITY 2036, PART XI, presented by The Kitchen. Explore this innovative musical journey.

ZviDance to Present The World Premiere Of Zvi Gotheiner's THE FIELD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 15, 2024

ZviDance will present THE FIELD, an original dance piece from acclaimed choreographer and artistic director, Zvi Gotheiner.

The Kitchen to Present the World Premiere of Sacha Yanow's UNCLE! in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2024

Sacha Yanow's 'Uncle!' at The Kitchen is a world premiere set to be presented in February and March.

The Kitchen to Present Martha Friedman and Susan Marshall's TWO PERSON OPERATING SYSTEM TYPE 2 in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2024

THE KITCHEN presents Martha Friedman and Susan Marshall's 'Two Person Operating System Type 2,' a sculptural-choreographic work examining the relationship between moving bodies and objects.

Jacob's Pillow Welcomes Kim Chan As Associate Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024

Kim Chan will join Jacob’s Pillow's curatorial and leadership team as Associate Artistic Director, an enhanced full-time staff position that begins January 22.

The Kitchen Unveils Winter-Spring 2024 Programming Featuring Video, Performance and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2023

Discover the exciting lineup of shows and events coming to The Kitchen for the winter-spring 2024 season. Don't miss out on the must-see performances and mark your calendars for an unforgettable experience.

The Royal Ballet to Perform at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival for the First Time in 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2023

The Royal Ballet of the United Kingdom, will appear at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival for the first time, as the company's sole stop in the United States in 2024.

Leslie Cuyjet's WITH MARION to Premiere at The Kitchen at Westbeth
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2023

Experience the world premiere of Leslie Cuyjet's 'With Marion' at The Kitchen at Westbeth. This innovative performance explores the life and legacy of Marion Cuyjet, a trailblazing dance educator. Don't miss this limited engagement from November 29th to December 2nd.