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The Music Center has announced 14 rising stars from across Southern California as the Grand Prize winners in its 37th Annual Spotlight program, a nationally acclaimed free performing arts competition and scholarship program for high school students.
The 29th Annual Webby Awards, the awards that celebrate excellence on the Internet, have been announced. Winners include Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo's breakdown of their Viral 'Holding Space' Wicked interview. Take a look at the full list here!
The Hult Center for the Performing Arts has announced its next season of the Broadway in Eugene series, featuring a standout season of Broadway experiences.
Harlem Stage has unveiled further highlights for its iconic signature series, celebrating dance - E-Moves Festival: A Movement. Beginning May 8 and running through June 14, this year's presentation of the annual series will feature an exciting lineup in dance and will mark the culmination of Harlem Stage's 2024/2025 Season
Rising contemporary dancer Riccardo Passera is currently making a powerful impression as a main dancer with the Jon Lehrer Dance Company (JLDC), a New York-based ensemble renowned for its dynamic fusion of artistry and internationally recognized for its distinctive style. Now a vibrant presence in the NYC dance community, the company showcases signature choreography—rooted in both modern and jazz traditions—defined by athleticism, organic movement, humor, and a deep connection to the human experience. Since joining, Passera has toured extensively across Florida, North Carolina, and the tri-state area, starring in the company's acclaimed works.
Connecticut Ballet's Spring 2025 season will celebrate female ballet choreographers with INSPIRING WOMEN, a program of works exclusively commissioned by the company during its 44-year history.
Westport Country Playhouse will present Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance on Thursday, May 1, at 7 p.m. The program will feature Houston Thomas’s premiere Down the Rabbit Hole, Alvin Ailey’s Streams, and Baye & Asa’s John 4:20.
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts will present the fourth annual Summer for the City. The 2025 festival will include world and New York premieres, participatory events, and more.
The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts has announced its first ever subscription series for dance in the 2025-2026 season. Featuring Parsons Dance, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Cirque Kalabanté, and more.
It's an age-old showbiz adage—never work with children or animals. But here that advice is thrown out as the luminaries of the show are a plucky pixie adorned with bright red hair accompanied by a lovable shaggy labradoodle. Hey, in a season of uncertainty, a little schmaltz is appreciated.
A special pre-performance event will pay homage to Alvin Ailey’s beloved Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison (1943-2024) with a panel discussion celebrating her life, work, and legacy.
Tickets are now on sale for the Jacob's Pillow's full schedule of programming at this summer’s 93rd annual Dance Festival. Learn more about the upcoming events and see how to attend.
Hundreds are expected to gather in Newark for the return of the 17th annual AILEY DAY. AILEY DAY includes free family-friendly activities for people of all ages and abilities and dancers of all skill levels.
'Sometimes you need the right timing and right frame of mind, and...everything falls into place because you’ve already done the work,' says artist Mike Esperanza. Esperanza is a multifaceted creative force, celebrated for his transformative contributions to the world of dance and choreography. With an innate ability to merge contemporary aesthetics with authentic storytelling, Mike has captivated audiences worldwide. His journey began in Los Angeles and currently in New York City, where he honed his craft, drawing inspiration from urban culture and the human experience.
The Auditorium has revealed its 2025-26 Dance season, Celebrating Women Leaders in Dance, with many companies marking milestone anniversaries in the coming months. Learn more!
New York City Ballet’s 2025 Spring Season will open on Tuesday, April 22 and continue for six weeks of performances, through Sunday, June 1 at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. See full programming here!
Ballet stars from across the globe will join Youth America Grand Prix to celebrate this year's “Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow” Gala on April 29 at Lincoln Center in New York City.
Ballet stars from across the globe will join Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) – the world’s largest ballet scholarship organization – to celebrate this year’s “Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow” Gala on April 29 at Lincoln Center in New York City.
Last night, Sara Mearns debuted her Artist at the Center program, a three-day show from April 3-5 at New York City Center, presenting two brand new, larger-scale works to the audience.
Dance/USA, the national service organization for the dance ecosystem, announces the recipients of the Dance/USA Honor, 'Ernie', Champion, and Trustees Awards, to be presented at the 2025 Dance/USA National Conference in Chicago.
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