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Heather Robles Steps Down As Executive Director Of The Bessies Awards After 15 Years
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2024

Heather Robles, who has been an integral part of The Bessie Awards for the past 15 years and has served as its Executive Director for the last four, is stepping down from her role. Learn more about Robles and the organization.

The Bessies Reveal Inaugural Board Of Directors, Organizational Restructuring, and a 2024 Ceremony Pause
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2024

The New York Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies has announced restructuring the organization in 2024 with sustainability at the forefront. Learn more about what the awards have in store here!

The Bessies Announce 2023 Angel Award Honorees
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2023

The New York Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, will celebrate these honorees at the 2023 Bessies Angel Party on October 11.

Virginia Johnson, Michele Byrd-McPhee, and More Recieve 2023 Bessie Awards - Full List of Awards Announced!
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 5, 2023

The New York Dance and Performance Awards, the Bessies, has announced the 2023 award recipients at the 39th Bessie Awards Ceremony. The Illustrious Blacks hosted this year's celebratory event, which was held at Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park as part of Lincoln Center's Summer for the City. Check out a complete list of 2023 awards here!

The Bessies Announce Nominees For 2023 Bessie Awards
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2023

The New York Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, has announced the nominees for the 2023 Bessie Awards. This year's Bessie Awards ceremony will be held on Friday, August 4, at 7:30pm, at Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park as part of Lincoln Center's Summer for the City. The event is free and open to the public.

Faculty and More Details Announced For MoBBallet Symposium/MIA
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2022

“MoBBallet is drafting a new blueprint for ballet by addressing its existing issues 360°,” said Theresa Ruth Howard, former ballerina, diversity strategist, and founder of the digital legacy project Memoirs of Blacks in Ballet (MoBBallet.org).

Andy Blankenbuehler, Robbie Fairchild, Tilly Evans-Krueger, Ja' Malik, Ariel Rivka and More to Appear in FIRST TRY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2021

Dance Lab New York announced today that First Try, a new documentary featuring DLNY artists, will premiere on YouTube Live on Monday, March 29, at 8pm ET. Access to the stream is free with registration.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Dana Marie Ingraham of 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark'
by Adrienne Onofri - Feb 3, 2011

With Spidey's official opening postponed yet another month, we get a peek inside the Foxwoods Theatre with Dana.

Abrons Arts Center Presents THINK AFRICA! by Armitage Gone! Dance 1/10
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2011

Choreographer Karole Armitage is back at the Abrons Arts Center to inspire and engage audiences with Think Africa!-a festive fusion of dance and live music from the West African tradition.

Abrons Arts Center Presents THINK AFRICA! by Armitage Gone! Dance 1/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 7, 2011

Choreographer Karole Armitage is back at the Abrons Arts Center to inspire and engage audiences with Think Africa!-a festive fusion of dance and live music from the West African tradition.