Wanjiru Kamuyu

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.

L'Alliance New York and New York Live Arts Will Bring Wanjiru Kamuyu's FRAGMENTED SHADOWS To Stage
by Emmy Rice - Sep 6, 2025

L'Alliance New York will present Wanjiru Kamuyu's Fragmented Shadows from October 15-17, 2025 at 7:30pm at New York Live Arts, 219 W 19th Street New York, NY 10011.

CROSSING THE LINE Festival Returns To L’Alliance New York in September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2025

L’Alliance New York will present the 18th Crossing The Line Festival September 9–November 22, 2025, featuring international premieres in film, music, dance, theater, and installation, with artists from around the globe performing across New York City.

STILL/HERE 30th Anniversary Tour and More Set for Live Arts 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2025

New York Live Arts has unveiled its 2025-2026 season. Taking place on site at 219 West 19th Street in NYC and beyond, Live Arts’ 14th season reinforces its commitment to collaborating with artists to fortify a creative future. 

Merely Players Studio Series Will Present THE GHETTO SHAMAN Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 10, 2024

Merely Players Studio Series will present THE GHETTO SHAMAN: That Which Lurks in the Shadows on August 16 & 17 2024 at 7:00 pm and August 18 at 2:00 pm at Merely Underground.

Okwui Okpokwasili and Peter Born Reveal New Creative Projects for 2024-25
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2024

Okwui Okpokwasili and Peter Born revealed new projects and the Artists Supporting Artists initiatives under Sweat Variant, promoting collaboration and innovation in the arts community. Learn more!

Legendary Choreographer Fatima Robinson Comes To Chicago For Red Clay Dance Company's LA FEMME DANCE FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2024

Continuing its 15th Season, Red Clay Dance Company has announced the return of its La Femme Dance Festival, March 14-16, 2024, featuring a special opening reception and dance masterclass with legendary three-time Emmy-nominated hip-hop and pop music choreographer Fatima Robinson.

New York Live Arts Presents Expanded Live Artery Festival Featuring Commissioned Residency Artists, Curated Guests, And More
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2023

New York Live Arts presents an expanded Live Artery festival featuring commissioned residency artists, curated guests, and offsite co-presentations. 18 events over 12 days featuring 26 lead artists. January 9th-20th, 2024.

The Chocolate Factory Theater Launches Fall 2023 Season With A DISGUISED WELCOME...
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2023

The Chocolate Factory Theater launches its Fall 2023 Season with the New York premiere of A disguised welcome…, a new dance work by Wanjiru Kamuyu.

The Chocolate Factory Theater Announces Its 2023/2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2023

The Chocolate Factory Theater has announced its 19th season of performances - the third at its new permanent facility - featuring 12 Commissioned Premieres, 1 Supported Creative Residency (with several others TBA), new work by The Chocolate Factory's Co-Founder / Artistic Director, and partnerships with Abrons Arts Center, Portland Institute for Contemporary Art, On the Boards, Villa Albertine, and EMPAC.

Villa Albertine Reveals Fall Programming For Albertine Dance Season: Us Debuts, Artist Talks, And A Symposium On Global Exchange In Dance
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2023

Villa Albertine today revealed the fall programming for its year-long Dance Season, a 360-degree program that caters to each stage of the artistic process from the conception of new work to performance to continuing professional development and learning in the industry.   

Wanjiru Kamuyu to Feature Unique Work at Wayne State University's Hilberry Gateway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2023

Paris-based choreographer Wanjiru Kamuyu’s evocative and sensorial choreography draws from her experience of migration across three continents — Africa, North America and Europe. This spring, the Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance at Wayne State University will bring a piece choreographed by Kamuyu to the brand new Hilberry Gateway for its 94th Annual Spring Dance Concert: On The Horizon.

PS21/Performance Spaces For The 21st Century Announces 2023 Summer Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 18, 2023

PS21/PERFROMANCE SPACES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY, a state-of-the art venue on 100 acres of unspoiled meadows, trails, and woodlands in the heart of the Hudson Valley has announced their 2023 SUMMER SEASON, which runs June 1 through October 21, featuring more than 40 events in our open-air Pavilion Theater, in the fields and meadows, and throughout the region.

College of Fine December Dance Concert To Feature New Works Choreographed By Esteemed Guest Artists
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2022

The Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance, in the College of Fine, Performing, and Communication Arts at Wayne State University is proud to present the December Dance Concert featuring works from guest artists Wanjiru Kamuyu (contemporary) and Queen Gabby (Jit) and select student pieces.

DANCE NOW Announces Holiday Gift Boxes
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2020

DANCE NOW has announced three holiday gift boxes designed for both newcomers to dance and longtime fans. Share the DANCE NOW Story with someone special this holiday season!

The DANCE NOW Story, Chapter Three to Be Released November 12
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2020

In celebration of its 25th season DANCE NOW is presenting a series of online events featuring new and archival digital works by more than 40 innovative dance makers. All events are available on DANCE NOW's new web platform, dancenow.online.

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, October 22- with Next On Stage, Jodi Benson and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 22, 2020

Today (October 22) in live streaming:The next round of Next On Stage, Jodi Benson visits Ten Minute Tidbits, and so much more!

BLACK DANCE STORIES Continues With Oliver Taparga, Jasmine Hearne and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2020

Black Dance Stories continues during the month of October featuring dancers and choreographers who use their work to raise societal issues, strengthen community through their programming, and use history as a source of inspiration.

DANCE NOW Announces 25th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2020

To celebrate its 25th season, DANCE NOW is presenting a series of online events featuring new and archival digital works by more than 40 innovative dance makers on its new web platform, dancenow.online.  

Dance Now Announces Virtual 2020-21 Season, THE DANCE NOW STORY
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2020

Welcome to the DANCE NOW Story: An alternative, virtual space celebrating our 25th Anniversary Season. Recreating the intimate, robust and energizing atmosphere of Joe’s Pub at The Public, this online experience will unite artists and audiences through up close and personal performances & digital events.