Sally Sommer
Sally Sommer is a theatre professional with credits tracked on BroadwayWorld.
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AMERICAN DANCE GUILD 70th Anniversary Festival to Open at Ailey Citigroup
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2026
The American Dance Guild will present over 30 works by intergenerational companies at Ailey Citigroup Theater. The four-day festival will feature tributes to dance legends and awards recognizing lifetime achievement and excellence in dance journalism.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2026
The American Dance Guild will present over 30 works by intergenerational companies at Ailey Citigroup Theater. The four-day festival will feature tributes to dance legends and awards recognizing lifetime achievement and excellence in dance journalism.
NAI-NI CHEN DANCE COMPANY to Perform at American Dance Guild 70th Festival
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2026
The contemporary dance ensemble will perform at the American Dance Guild's 70th Anniversary Festival, an opening night celebration featuring a tribute to choreographer Nai-Ni Chen and works by 28 festival artists.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2026
The contemporary dance ensemble will perform at the American Dance Guild's 70th Anniversary Festival, an opening night celebration featuring a tribute to choreographer Nai-Ni Chen and works by 28 festival artists.
American Dance Guild to Host 70th Anniversary Festival at Ailey Theater
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2026
The American Dance Guild will present over 30 contemporary dance works at its four-day anniversary festival, featuring tributes to influential artists and awards recognizing Pat Catterson and Sally Sommer.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2026
The American Dance Guild will present over 30 contemporary dance works at its four-day anniversary festival, featuring tributes to influential artists and awards recognizing Pat Catterson and Sally Sommer.
American Dance Guild to Present 70th Anniversary Festival This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2026
The American Dance Guild will present more than 30 contemporary dance works at its four-day festival, honoring influential artists including Nai-Ni Chen, Paul Sanasardo, Carla Maxwell and Janet Collins.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2026
The American Dance Guild will present more than 30 contemporary dance works at its four-day festival, honoring influential artists including Nai-Ni Chen, Paul Sanasardo, Carla Maxwell and Janet Collins.
American Dance Guild to Present 70th Anniversary Festival at Ailey Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2026
The American Dance Guild will present a four-day festival at the Ailey Citigroup Theater in New York City, featuring more than 30 works and tributes to Nai-Ni Chen, Paul Sanasardo, Carla Maxwell and Janet Collins.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2026
The American Dance Guild will present a four-day festival at the Ailey Citigroup Theater in New York City, featuring more than 30 works and tributes to Nai-Ni Chen, Paul Sanasardo, Carla Maxwell and Janet Collins.
The Bessies to Present Town Hall and 2020 Virtual Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2020
The Bessies announced today that it will present a virtual event this year to honor the 2019-20 nominees. The 36th annual Bessies ceremony, to be held on Monday, December 14, will be a place for the dance and performance community to come together in solidarity, support, and celebration during these continuing challenging times.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2020
The Bessies announced today that it will present a virtual event this year to honor the 2019-20 nominees. The 36th annual Bessies ceremony, to be held on Monday, December 14, will be a place for the dance and performance community to come together in solidarity, support, and celebration during these continuing challenging times.
Host Justin Vivian Bond, Presenters, And Performers Announced For 35th Annual Bessie Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2019
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, announced today that Obie and Bessie Award winner Justin Vivian Bond, hailed by The New Yorker as “the best cabaret artist of their generation,' will host the 2019 awards ceremony. The performers and award presenters were also revealed.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2019
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, announced today that Obie and Bessie Award winner Justin Vivian Bond, hailed by The New Yorker as “the best cabaret artist of their generation,' will host the 2019 awards ceremony. The performers and award presenters were also revealed.
The Bessies Announce Honorees Of Lifetime Achievement And Service To The Field Awards
by Julie Musbach - Aug 13, 2019
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, announced today the recipients of two special awards.
by Julie Musbach - Aug 13, 2019
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, announced today the recipients of two special awards.
Gabrielle Hamilton, Tiler Peck & More Nominated For 2019 Bessie Awards
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2019
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, celebrates a landmark 35th anniversary this year. Today, the nominees for the 2019 Bessie Awards, along with the recipients of the 2019 Juried Bessie Award and 2019 Outstanding Breakout Choreographer Award, were announced and celebrated at the Bessies press conference. (The list of nominations follows.)
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2019
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, celebrates a landmark 35th anniversary this year. Today, the nominees for the 2019 Bessie Awards, along with the recipients of the 2019 Juried Bessie Award and 2019 Outstanding Breakout Choreographer Award, were announced and celebrated at the Bessies press conference. (The list of nominations follows.)
The Bessies Announces New Partnerships With Leading National Dance Institutions
by Julie Musbach - May 21, 2019
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, announces partnerships with Maggie Allesee National Center for Choreography (MANCC) and the American Dance Festival (ADF), and renews partnerships with the CUNY Dance Initiative (CDI) and the New York State DanceForce, creating new platforms of support and professional opportunities for Bessie artists.
by Julie Musbach - May 21, 2019
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, announces partnerships with Maggie Allesee National Center for Choreography (MANCC) and the American Dance Festival (ADF), and renews partnerships with the CUNY Dance Initiative (CDI) and the New York State DanceForce, creating new platforms of support and professional opportunities for Bessie artists.
The Bessies To Honor Yoko Shioya With 2019 Presenter Award For Outstanding Curating
by Julie Musbach - Dec 18, 2018
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, announced today that Yoko Shioya, Artistic Director of the Japan Society, is the recipient of the 2019 Bessies Presenter Award for Outstanding Curating. Ms. Shioya will receive the award at the Bessies Presenters Gathering on Sunday, January 6, 2019 (5:00-7:00pm), at La MaMa La Galleria, 47 Great Jones Street, New York, NY 10003
by Julie Musbach - Dec 18, 2018
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, announced today that Yoko Shioya, Artistic Director of the Japan Society, is the recipient of the 2019 Bessies Presenter Award for Outstanding Curating. Ms. Shioya will receive the award at the Bessies Presenters Gathering on Sunday, January 6, 2019 (5:00-7:00pm), at La MaMa La Galleria, 47 Great Jones Street, New York, NY 10003
Bessie Winners Announced Tonight At NYU Skirball Center For The Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2018
The night remained forever young at this year's Bessies, what with live performances, videos, tearful and grinning thank you's, hugs and cheers for the new slew of winners, and a costume sashay thrown into wild mix of celebration that took place tonight, October 8, at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. As a prelude to the goings-on inside, impromptu dance performances, including Simone Forti's "Huddle," took place outside. Ayodele Casel and Shernita Anderson hosted the evening.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2018
The night remained forever young at this year's Bessies, what with live performances, videos, tearful and grinning thank you's, hugs and cheers for the new slew of winners, and a costume sashay thrown into wild mix of celebration that took place tonight, October 8, at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. As a prelude to the goings-on inside, impromptu dance performances, including Simone Forti's "Huddle," took place outside. Ayodele Casel and Shernita Anderson hosted the evening.
92Y Announces The First Mobile Dance Film Festival Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2018
Mobile technology has empowered a new generation of filmmakers. Instagram now allows longform video content. Into this ever-changing creative landscape 92Y announces a date for the inaugural 92Y Mobile Dance Film Festival, the first dance film festival featuring works shot entirely on mobile devices. 24 films were chosen as Official Selections by an international jury of dance filmmakers, out of more than 50 film submissions from 14 countries- Azerbaijan; Italy; Kazakhstan; Poland; Russia; Turkey; England; USA; Spain; the Netherlands; Italy; Sweden; Venezuela; and Japan.
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2018
Mobile technology has empowered a new generation of filmmakers. Instagram now allows longform video content. Into this ever-changing creative landscape 92Y announces a date for the inaugural 92Y Mobile Dance Film Festival, the first dance film festival featuring works shot entirely on mobile devices. 24 films were chosen as Official Selections by an international jury of dance filmmakers, out of more than 50 film submissions from 14 countries- Azerbaijan; Italy; Kazakhstan; Poland; Russia; Turkey; England; USA; Spain; the Netherlands; Italy; Sweden; Venezuela; and Japan.
92Y Announces The First Mobile Dance Film Festival 7/28
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 12, 2018
Mobile technology has empowered a new generation of filmmakers. Instagram now allows longform video content. Into this ever-changing creative landscape 92Y announces a date for the inaugural 92Y Mobile Dance Film Festival, the first dance film festival featuring works shot entirely on mobile devices. 24 films were chosen as Official Selections by an international jury of dance filmmakers, out of more than 50 film submissions from 14 countries- Azerbaijan; Italy; Kazakhstan; Poland; Russia; Turkey; England; USA; Spain; the Netherlands; Italy; Sweden; Venezuela; and Japan.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 12, 2018
Mobile technology has empowered a new generation of filmmakers. Instagram now allows longform video content. Into this ever-changing creative landscape 92Y announces a date for the inaugural 92Y Mobile Dance Film Festival, the first dance film festival featuring works shot entirely on mobile devices. 24 films were chosen as Official Selections by an international jury of dance filmmakers, out of more than 50 film submissions from 14 countries- Azerbaijan; Italy; Kazakhstan; Poland; Russia; Turkey; England; USA; Spain; the Netherlands; Italy; Sweden; Venezuela; and Japan.
Nominees Announced for 2018 Bessie Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2018
Glasses clinked and cheers crowded the air as this year's 43 Bessie nominees were announced and celebrated today, July 11, at a cocktail party/press conference at Gibney 280, along with the winners of 2018 Juried Bessie Award and the 2018 NY Dance and Performance Award for Outstanding "Breakout" Choreographer. (See attached for list of selected nominees)
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2018
Glasses clinked and cheers crowded the air as this year's 43 Bessie nominees were announced and celebrated today, July 11, at a cocktail party/press conference at Gibney 280, along with the winners of 2018 Juried Bessie Award and the 2018 NY Dance and Performance Award for Outstanding "Breakout" Choreographer. (See attached for list of selected nominees)
The Bessies Announce Recipients of the 2017 NY Dance and Performance Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2017
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, announced the complete list of the 2017 award recipients tonight at the 33rd annual Bessie Awards ceremony. Awards were presented in the categories of Outstanding Production, Outstanding Revival, Outstanding Performer, Outstanding Music Composition/Sound Design, and Outstanding Visual Design, with additional awards presented for Lifetime Achievement in Dance and Outstanding Service to the Field of Dance. The full list of 2017 Bessie Award recipients follows.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2017
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, announced the complete list of the 2017 award recipients tonight at the 33rd annual Bessie Awards ceremony. Awards were presented in the categories of Outstanding Production, Outstanding Revival, Outstanding Performer, Outstanding Music Composition/Sound Design, and Outstanding Visual Design, with additional awards presented for Lifetime Achievement in Dance and Outstanding Service to the Field of Dance. The full list of 2017 Bessie Award recipients follows.
The Bessie Awards Announce Presenters and Performers
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2017
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, announce the lineup of special guests for the 33rd annual Bessie Awards. The ceremony, hosted by performance artist/entertainer Shernita Anderson and American Ballet Theatre principal dancer James Whiteside, will be held on Monday, October 9, at 7:30pm, at NYU's Skirball Center for the Arts. Doors open at 6:30pm for red carpet and pre-show celebrations.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2017
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, announce the lineup of special guests for the 33rd annual Bessie Awards. The ceremony, hosted by performance artist/entertainer Shernita Anderson and American Ballet Theatre principal dancer James Whiteside, will be held on Monday, October 9, at 7:30pm, at NYU's Skirball Center for the Arts. Doors open at 6:30pm for red carpet and pre-show celebrations.
The Bessie Awards Announces 2017 Nominees
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 12, 2017
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, today announced the nominees for the 2016?17 season at the Bessies press conference. The nominees were selected by the Bessie Awards Selection Committee, an independent committee of 38 dance industry professionals. Bessie Award categories include Outstanding Production, Outstanding Revived Work, Outstanding Performer, Outstanding Music Composition or Sound Design, and Outstanding Visual Design. The list of nominations follows.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 12, 2017
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, today announced the nominees for the 2016?17 season at the Bessies press conference. The nominees were selected by the Bessie Awards Selection Committee, an independent committee of 38 dance industry professionals. Bessie Award categories include Outstanding Production, Outstanding Revived Work, Outstanding Performer, Outstanding Music Composition or Sound Design, and Outstanding Visual Design. The list of nominations follows.
The Bessies Announce Emerging Choreographer Nominees, Juried Award Recipient
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2017
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, the Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, today announced that the nominees for the 2017 Outstanding Emerging Choreographer Award are Lela Aisha Jones, Niall Jones, Will Rawls, and Kate Skarpetowska. The Bessies are also thrilled to announce that Abby Zbikowski will receive the 2017 Juried Bessie Award.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2017
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, the Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, today announced that the nominees for the 2017 Outstanding Emerging Choreographer Award are Lela Aisha Jones, Niall Jones, Will Rawls, and Kate Skarpetowska. The Bessies are also thrilled to announce that Abby Zbikowski will receive the 2017 Juried Bessie Award.
The Bessies Announce Recipients of the 2016 NY Dance and Performance Awards
by Ashlee Latimer - Oct 19, 2016
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, announced the complete list of the 2015-16 season award recipients tonight at the 32nd Annual Bessie Awards ceremony. Awards were presented in the categories of Outstanding Production, Outstanding Performer, Outstanding Music Composition/Sound Design, and Outstanding Visual Design, with additional awards presented for Lifetime Achievement and Outstanding Service to the Field of Dance. The full list of 2016 Bessie Award recipients follows.
by Ashlee Latimer - Oct 19, 2016
The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, announced the complete list of the 2015-16 season award recipients tonight at the 32nd Annual Bessie Awards ceremony. Awards were presented in the categories of Outstanding Production, Outstanding Performer, Outstanding Music Composition/Sound Design, and Outstanding Visual Design, with additional awards presented for Lifetime Achievement and Outstanding Service to the Field of Dance. The full list of 2016 Bessie Award recipients follows.
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