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3,500 NYC Public School Children To Attend American Ballet Theatre's Young People's Ballet Workshop
by Julie Musbach - Jun 2, 2017


On Tuesday, June 6, over 3,500 New York City Public School children will attend American Ballet Theatre's Young People's Ballet Workshop at the Metropolitan Opera House at 11:00A.M. Hosted by ABT Studio Company Artistic Director Kate Lydon, the program will include original pieces by students participating in ABT's Make a Ballet program, as well as excerpts from ABT's Spring Season repertoire performed by Company dancers.

The Joyce Presents the Return of the Biennial BALLET FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2017


Following successful, sold-out ballet festivals in 2013 and 2015, The Joyce Theater Foundation (Linda Shelton, Executive Director) is thrilled to once again present a two-week festival of ballet showcasing some of America's most exciting contemporary companies and choreographers with Joyce commissions on each program. The remarkable Ballet Festival, co-curated by Curatorial Associate John Selya, is designed to recognize dancers and choreographers who are creating work outside the traditional large company setting - and, in many cases, forming their own companies - will take place from July 18 - 29 at The Joyce Theater.

BWW Dance Top Stories You Might Have Missed 6/2 - Chita Rivera Awards and More!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2017


Happy Friday, BWW Dance! Here are the top dance stories from around the BroadwayWorld you might have missed this week!

Mikhail Baryshnikov to Attend National Ballet of Canada's MAD HOT BALLET: NORTHERN LIGHTS Gala
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2017


Karen Kain, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced that special guest Mikhail Baryshnikov will attend this year's annual fundraising gala, MAD HOT BALLET: Northern Lights on June 6, 2017 which celebrates Canada's 150th anniversary.

Eyrc Taylor Dance to Present DANCERS FOR GOOD Benefit Hosted by Bebe Neuwirth
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2017


Eryc Taylor Dance (ETD) will join Paul Taylor Dance and seven other dance companies in performance at the second annual "Dancers for Good" benefit at the Ross School in East Hampton, NY, Saturday June 3 at 7:30pm.

Upcoming Events at the Auditorium Theatre Announced
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2017


Upcoming events have been announced for Auditorium Theatre. See the full lineup below!

BWW Dance Top Stories You Might Have Missed 5/26 - Vote in the BWW Awards!
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2017


Happy Friday, BWW Dance! Here are the top dance stories from around the BroadwayWorld you might have missed this week!

BWW Interview: Michael Jinsoo Lim Dances Over the Strings
by Erica Miner - May 25, 2017


Michael Jinsoo Lim's capable hands have serenaded music lovers in the top halls of the US

Cady Huffman Tapped as Host for Fire Island Dance Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2017


Two internationally acclaimed dance companies, a celebrated choreographer and a Tony Award-winning host have just been added to the already stellar lineup of Fire Island Dance Festival, which takes the stage July 14-16, 2017, in Fire Island, NY.

Michigan Opera Theatre's Detroit Opera House Adds DiChiera Name
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2017


The DiChiera Grand Salute, Michigan Opera Theatre's festive celebration honoring its retiring founder and artistic director David DiChiera, was a night full of highlights May 19.

BWW Danceworld Young Dancer Profile: CHRISTINA SCHIFANO, A Dream Discovered
by Christina Pandolfi - May 24, 2017


So often, the desire to dance is intrinsic at birth; it can't be separated from a person's essence and has always been in their very heart and soul. But what about when the passion is discovered later in life? When something moves you so powerfully that it becomes a new avenue for happiness and clarity?

The Broadway League 2017 LEAGUE AWARDS Honor Excellence in Broadway Touring
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2017


The annual Broadway League Awards, honoring excellence and achievement for Touring Broadway, were announced on Tuesday, May 16 during the Broadway League's 2017 Spring Road Conference. First presented in 1992, the Broadway League Awards recognize the contributions of those who have displayed exemplary service to the Broadway industry and are considered innovators of their craft.

Eliot Feld's KIDS DANCE to Feature Dances by Feld, Careless and More
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2017


Eliot Feld's KIDS DANCE, called 'a New York City treasure' by The New York Times, makes its annual visit to The Joyce for six performances, June 8-11.   The remarkably poised, scrupulously schooled, and impeccably rehearsed whiz-kids, numbering 60, ages 11-17, will delight audiences young and old with Feld classics Meshugana Dance and The Jig is Up, along with two Feld works created especially for Kids Dance: Upside Dance and the new Pointing, a premiere for four young ladies en pointe. 

Photo Flash: Metropolitan Opera House in Lincoln Center Hosts American Ballet Theatre's Spring Gala
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2017


Guests arrived at the Metropolitan Opera House in Lincoln Center for American Ballet Theatre's Spring Gala on a rainy Monday evening.

HSA Dance Student Isabella Soto Lives Her Dream with American Ballet Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2017


Isabella Soto is an extraordinarily gifted young dancer of color, and a dance and music student at Harlem School of the Arts (HSA).

American Ballet Theatre to Present MARK RYDEN: THE ART OF WHIPPED CREAM Exhibition
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2017


American Ballet Theatre presents Mark Ryden: The Art of Whipped Cream, an exhibition of work by pop-surrealist Mark Ryden, on view in the Arnold and Marie Schwartz Gallery Met at the Metropolitan Opera House, May 19-July 8, 2017. The exhibition, organized by the Paul Kasmin Gallery, features drawings, sketches and paintings created for American Ballet Theatre's new production of Whipped Cream.

Arch Contemporary Ballet to Present World Premiere at The Davenport Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2017


Arch Contemporary Ballet, in its mission to launch ballet and music to an inclusive 21st century audience, performs a world premiere by Artistic Director Sheena Annalise, presented by The Davenport Theatre with four performances Tuesday, May 30th  - Thursday, June 1st at 8:00 pm.

Bryant Park presents A Month of Contemporary Dance
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2017


Fresh and original, innovative artists showcase exhilarating works, modern dance curated by Tiffany Rea-Fisher and ballet curated by Donna Salgado.

Miami City Ballet Welcomes New Leadership This Spring
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2017


As Miami City Ballet's new fiscal year kicks off on May 1, new leaders will take the helm to continue the growth of one of South Florida's major cultural institutions.

National Ballet of Canada Announces MAD HOT BALLET: NORTHERN LIGHTS Repertoire
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2017


Karen Kain, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced the repertoire for MAD HOT BALLET: Northern Lights. The company's annual million-dollar fundraising gala takes place on June 6, 2017 at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.

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