Desmond Richardson News

An alum of Encores! and the 'Chorus Line' and 'Color Purple' tours, Anthony makes his B'way debut in the hit revival.

El bailarín y coreógrafo Luis Salgado, que ha estado en Madrid para impartir unas Master Class sobre Teatro Musical y Latin Fusion y formó parte de la compañía de In The Heights en Broadway, nos habla sobre sus comienzos, R.Evolución Latina y sus futuros proyectos.

Yesterday, May 15, the 2011 Fred and Adele Astaire Awards were held at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts at NYU. The Fred & Adele Astaire Awards afe the only awards to recognize excellence in dance & choreography on Broadway and in film. On hand to celebrate were some of Broadway and film's greatest talents including Daniel Radcliffe, Benjamin Millepied, Sutton Foster, Christie Brinkley, Bebe Neuwirth, Lee Roy Reams, Ava Astaire, Norbert Leo Butz, Aaron Tveit, Len Cariou, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Bill Irwin, Maurice Hines, Christine Andreas, Karen Ziemba, Nick Adams, Kathleen Marshall, Desmond Richardson, Young Dancers from the National Dance Institute, Douglas Watt Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Jacques d'Amboise and more.

The Joyce Theater today announced the programming for its 2011?2012 Fall/Winter Season that includes an eclectic mix of international companies and encompasses a range of dance artists and styles.

Overflowing with power and speed, Complexions Contemporary Ballet embraces diversity with 14 dancers of different ethnic and dance backgrounds, as well as a range of dazzling work encompassing everything from big, dynamic ensembles to poignant duets and solos. The Columbus debut of this unique dance company will offer a spellbinding program that merges ballet, contemporary dance, jazz, and hip-hop into one thrilling experience.

Overflowing with power and speed, Complexions Contemporary Ballet embraces diversity with 14 dancers of different ethnic and dance backgrounds, as well as a range of dazzling work encompassing everything from big, dynamic ensembles to poignant duets and solos. The Columbus debut of this unique dance company will offer a spellbinding program that merges ballet, contemporary dance, jazz, and hip-hop into one thrilling experience.

Something tells me Nashville Ballet's Chris Stuart is having a particularly good Tuesday. After a dark and stormy Monday in Music City, the sun is brightly shining, his team claimed the NCAA championship last night and, well, today (Tuesday, April 5) is his birthday. So if you should run into the talented dancer and choreographer, you might wish him many happy returns of the day and offer up some congratulations.

Rockjazz pianist ELEW today announced the details of an upcoming benefit he is holding on Thursday, March 31 at the Gramercy Theater in New York City, in cooperation with Live Nation and Party With Purpose to benefit the relief efforts of humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders and Save The Children for victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami.

Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, National Historic Landmark and recent recipient of a 2010 National Medal of Arts, today launches Jacob's Pillow Dance Interactive, an online video collection of dance highlights from 1937 through 2010.

Rockjazz pianist ELEW today announced the details of an upcoming benefit he is holding on Thursday, March 31 at the Gramercy Theater in New York City, in cooperation with Live Nation and Party With Purpose to benefit the relief efforts of humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders and Save The Children for victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami.

YoungArts, the core program of the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (NFAA), the signature national program that recognizes and supports America's most talented young artists in the visual, literary and performing arts is accepting applications for its national program starting March 15, 2011.

Overflowing with power and speed, Complexions Contemporary Ballet embraces diversity with 14 dancers of different ethnic and dance backgrounds, as well as a range of dazzling work encompassing everything from big, dynamic ensembles to poignant duets and solos. The Columbus debut of this unique dance company will offer a spellbinding program that merges ballet, contemporary dance, jazz, and hip-hop into one thrilling experience.

Career Transition For Dancers and Complexions Contemporary Ballet, present WINTER HEAT Latin Dance Party on Monday, March 7, 2011 at 7:00 pm at the beautiful Edison Ballroom (240 West 47 Street).

Career Transition For Dancers and Complexions Contemporary Ballet, present WINTER HEAT Latin Dance Party on Monday, March 7, 2011 at 7:00 pm at the beautiful Edison Ballroom (240 West 47 Street).

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts continues its amazing 30th Anniversary Season with FOUR new shows added to its 2011 roster.

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts continues its amazing 30th Anniversary Season with FOUR new shows added to its 2011 roster.

YoungArts, the core program of the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (NFAA), has announced its 30th class of 148 YoungArts finalists.

In an exciting finish to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's five-week New York engagement, Sunday night's closing performance paid tribute to Ailey's leading woman Judith Jamison on her final season as artistic director.

YoungArts, the core program of the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (NFAA), has announced its 30th class of 148 YoungArts finalists.

After a triumphant 15th Anniversary season and World Tour, Complexions Contemporary Ballet Artistic Directors and Co-Founders Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson have announced the official programming for the company's return to The Joyce Theater, taking place November 16-28, 2010.