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Graduated MIT, Bachelor of Architecture; Danced with Donald McKayle, Pearl Lang, Martha Graham, Merce Cunningham; directed Solomons Company/Dance (1969-94) and PARADIGM (1996-2011); received Bessies awards in 2002 and 2010. Film: Romance & Cigarettes, dir by John Torturro (2004), Fall to Rise, ... (read complete bio)
Photographer Mark Mann to Bring Dancers off the Pages of his Latest Book and Onto the Photo Photographer Mark Mann to Bring Dancers off the Pages of his Latest Book and Onto the Joyce Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2023

 World-renowned celebrity portrait photographer Mark Mann is celebrating the release of his new coffee table book Movement at the Still Point: An Ode to Dance with a one night only star-studded evening of dance at the Joyce Theater, Monday, April 10, 2023.

THE MOVING MEMORY PROJECT to Return in February With a Dance Show Photo THE MOVING MEMORY PROJECT to Return in February With a Dance Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2023

The Moving Memory Project will return in 2023 for an in-person presentation of works by NYC-based dance artists, presented under the title Sense Memory.

Diana Byer and Dianne McIntyre to Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 2023 Martha Hill Awards Gala
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2023

The Martha Hill Dance Fund has announced the honorees of the 2023 Martha Hill Awards to be presented at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, February 27 at Manhattan Penthouse, 80 Fifth Avenue in New York City.

Isaac Mizrahi, Nico Muhly & John Heginbotham to Premiere THIRD BIRD at Works & Proces Photo Isaac Mizrahi, Nico Muhly & John Heginbotham to Premiere THIRD BIRD at Works & Process at the Guggenheim
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2022

Works & Process, the performing arts series at the Guggenheim, will present the world premiere of Third Bird, with a libretto and direction by Isaac Mizrahi, music by composer Nico Muhly (played by Ensemble Signal and conducted by Brad Lubman), choreography by John Heginbotham, and lighting by Brandon Stirling Baker.

Ephrat Asherie Dance: ODEON Will Have its Premiere at The Broad Stage in April Photo Ephrat Asherie Dance: ODEON Will Have its Premiere at The Broad Stage in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2022

The company jumped to the front of the dance world with ODEON, which layers breaking, hip-hop, house and vogue to the rich and buoyant sounds of fin-de-siecle Brazilian composer Ernesto Nazareth, performed live.  Rooted in street and social dance, Ephrat Asherie Dance (EAD) is dedicated to exploring the inherent complexities of various African American and Latinx vernacular forms.

Pentacle Presents FOUR ARTISTS' MOVEMENT THROUGH TIME: A PENTACLE LEGACY CONVERSATION Photo Pentacle Presents FOUR ARTISTS' MOVEMENT THROUGH TIME: A PENTACLE LEGACY CONVERSATION
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2021

In celebration of Pentacle's 45th anniversary serving the performing arts community, we are pleased to present Four Artists' Movement Through Time a FREE, virtual event, open to the public, featuring four iconic dance artists who have benefited from Pentacle's services at pivotal points in their artistic careers, on Monday, November 29th at 7:00pm.

Pentacle Presents FOUR ARTISTS' MOVEMENT THROUGH TIME: A PENTACLE LEGACY CONVERSATION Photo Pentacle Presents FOUR ARTISTS' MOVEMENT THROUGH TIME: A PENTACLE LEGACY CONVERSATION
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2021

In celebration of Pentacle’s 45th anniversary serving the performing arts community, we are pleased to present Four Artists’ Movement Through Time a free, virtual event, open to the public, featuring four iconic dance artists who have benefited from Pentacle’s services at pivotal points in their artistic careers, on Monday, November 29th at 7:00pm.

Arts On Site Presents BREAKTIME Photo Arts On Site Presents BREAKTIME
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2021

Arts on Site announces October performances, featuring dance, music, and film in the heart of the East Village at Studio 3R, 12 St. Mark's Place, NYC.

DANCE NOW's 26th Season to Kick Off with DANCE NOW FAMILY REUNION Photo DANCE NOW's 26th Season to Kick Off with DANCE NOW FAMILY REUNION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2021

DANCE NOW (DN)'s 26th season Still Dancing Outside the Box will kick off with the in-person DANCE NOW Family Reunion, an eclectic multi-generational gathering, created in collaboration with perennial host-with-the-most-pink-costumes TruDee (aka Deborah Lohse) and The DASH Academy co-directors Gregory Dolbashian and Lindsey Pettus.

Arts On Site Announces September Performance Schedule Photo Arts On Site Announces September Performance Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2021

Arts on Site has announced September performances, featuring dance, music, and film in the heart of the East Village at Studio 3R, 12 St. Mark's Place, NYC.

Nominees For The 2021 Bessie Awards Announced Photo Nominees For The 2021 Bessie Awards Announced
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2021

Award categories include Outstanding Production, Outstanding Performer, Outstanding Revival, Outstanding Music Composition or Sound Design, Outstanding Visual Design, and Outstanding Breakout Choreographer/

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Announces 2021 Dance Research Fel Photo The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Announces 2021 Dance Research Fellows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2021

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts's Jerome Robbins Dance Division has selected its new class of Dance Research Fellows. Selected from a robust pool of applicants, these researchers and dance artists will explore the complex relationship between dance and democracy.

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, May 27- Broadway's Next On Stage Top 5 and More! Photo Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, May 27- Broadway's Next On Stage Top 5 and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 27, 2021

Today (May 27) in live streaming: Meet the Top 5 High Schoolers of Next On Stage, it's Game Night on Stars in the House, and more!

HERE Presents Janessa Clark's COMMUNION, June 3-19 Photo HERE Presents Janessa Clark's COMMUNION, June 3-19
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2021

The OBIE-winning HERE will present Janessa Clark's “Communion,” an experimental video art response to the isolation and uncertainty individuals are facing in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis.

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, May 6- Meet the Next On Stage Top 30, Jeremy Jordan, Photo Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, May 6- Meet the Next On Stage Top 30, Jeremy Jordan, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 6, 2021

Today (May 6) in live streaming: Next on Stage is back to introduce the high school Top 30, Jeremy Jordan in concert, The Secret Garden revival workshop, and more!

Topic and Open Applications Announced for Jerome Robbins Dance Division 2021 Dance Re Photo Topic and Open Applications Announced for Jerome Robbins Dance Division 2021 Dance Research Fellowship
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2021

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts' Jerome Robbins Dance Division today announced that dance and democracy will be the focus of its 2021 Dance Research Fellowship, and that applications are currently being accepted.

New York Theatre Ballet Presents BETWEEN THE ACTS: SIR RICHARD ALSTON Photo New York Theatre Ballet Presents BETWEEN THE ACTS: SIR RICHARD ALSTON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2021

Taking a look at the life and works of NYTB's Resident Choreographer Sir Richard Alston, this installment of Between the Acts will also feature former NYTB principal dancer and Hiland Artistic Director at NDI New Mexico Steven Melendez, who has been a fixture of Alston's work with NYTB beginning with A Rugged Flourish in 2011.

Green Space Announces February Virtual Performances Photo Green Space Announces February Virtual Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2021

Green Space has announced a diverse roster of artists for its signature programs presented virtually on February 5th, 2021. Take Root will present work by Regina Nejman and BREAKTIME and Fertile Ground showcases works-in-progress by multiple dance artists.

HERE Announces Winter/Spring 2021 In-Person and Online Programming Photo HERE Announces Winter/Spring 2021 In-Person and Online Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 11, 2021

The OBIE-winning HERE has announced programming for its HERE There Everywhere winter and spring 2021 season. The season launches with the ninth annual PROTOTYPE: Opera | Theatre | Now (January 8–16), the premier global festival of opera-theatre and music-theatre which has been completely re-envisioned in light of the COVID-19 crisis.

The Bessies Celebrated Artists And Arts Workers Tonight At Virtual Bessies Ceremony Photo The Bessies Celebrated Artists And Arts Workers Tonight At Virtual Bessies Ceremony
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2020

The 36th Annual NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, reconceived this year to honor all of the 2019/20 nominated artists, took place tonight as a virtual ceremony.

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