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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world's most popular dance companies, will return to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts with four different programs for a 15-performance engagement at the David H. Koch Theater June 11 - 22, 2014.

El Portal Theatre presents Ms. Neile Adams in The Lives of Me, A Musical Celebration of her memories and the stages of her life! Directed by Ted Sprague with Musical Direction by Andy Howe, The Lives of Me runs this weekend, May 24 & May 25 for 2 shows only, at the Monroe Forum Theatre at the historic El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd. in the heart of the NoHo Arts District.

Nevada Ballet Theatre (NBT) announced today that it will honor dancer, choreographer, actress, producer, director and author Debbie Allen as Woman of the Year for the 31st Annual Black & White Ball. The recipient of numerous awards, including a Tony Award, Golden Globe and three Emmy Awards among others, Allen's many contributions to the performing arts and entertainment industry will be celebrated on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at ARIA Resort & Casino, CityCenter.

El Portal Theatre presents Ms. Neile Adams in The Lives of Me, A Musical Celebration of her memories and the stages of her life! Directed by Ted Sprague with Musical Direction by Andy Howe, The Lives of Me runs May 24 & May 25 for 2 shows only, at the Monroe Forum Theatre at the historic El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd. in the heart of the NoHo Arts District.

Sunday May 11th at The Highline Ballroom, burlesque legends will join their contemporary counterparts for a bawdy and beautiful brunch saluting the mothers of burlesque!

Venetia Stifler, Executive and Artistic Director of the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, has announced the Newberry Library as the 2014 recipient of the Ruth Page Center for the Arts Distinguished Service Award. Presented for the first time in 2013, the Distinguished Service Award is given to an individual or organization that demonstrates extraordinary service and leadership in advancing the mission of the Ruth Page Center for the Arts. Newberry President David Spadafora will be presented with this award at the annual Ruth Page Center for the Arts Gala held Saturday, May 10 at the Chicago Yacht Club, 400 E. Monroe St.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world's most popular dance companies,will return to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts with four different programs for a two-week 15-performance engagement at the David H. Koch Theater June 11 - 22, 2014. Today, Artistic Director Robert Battle announced repertory for the season, highlighted by a world premiere from Robert Moses - a first-time collaboration with the Company - new productions of Hans van Manen's Polish Pieces and David Parsons' signature work Caught, along with the company premiere of Asadata Dafora's groundbreaking 1932 solo Awassa Astrige/Ostrich. Ailey's acclaimed dancers will perform in diverse repertory including encore performances of 2013-14 season premieres and new productions such as Wayne McGregor's Chroma and an "Ailey/Ellington" program, as well as favorites like Alvin Ailey's American masterpiece Revelations.

Sunday May 11th at The Highline Ballroom, burlesque legends will join their contemporary counterparts for a bawdy and beautiful brunch saluting the mothers of burlesque! Join The New York Burlesque Festival & The School of Burlesque this Mother's Day as they present The Legendary Mother's Day Burlesque Brunch. This event will honor three performers from the Golden Age of Burlesque including; Russ Meyer girl and burlesque icon, Hollywood's Kitten Natividad, "the epitome of excellence" San Diego's beautiful Shannon Doah and she was known as "The Sepia Sally Rand", and New York's own Jean Idelle!

Fans of Denver's renowned Cleo Parker Robinson Dance performances are in for a special blend of nostalgia and modern dance with this year's 'CLEO ON CLEO: Voices of Yesterday and Tomorrow.' Audiences will enjoy tributes to the late South African president Nelson Mandela and American civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as well as classic works including one created in collaboration with the celebrated American poet Dr. Maya Angelou.

Fans of Denver's renowned Cleo Parker Robinson Dance performances are in for a special blend of nostalgia and modern dance with this year's 'CLEO ON CLEO: Voices of Yesterday and Tomorrow.' Audiences will enjoy tributes to the late South African president Nelson Mandela and American civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as well as classic works including one created in collaboration with the celebrated American poet Dr. Maya Angelou.

Turner Classic Movies (TCM) has added an exciting roster of screen legends and beloved titles to the 2014 TCM Classic Film Festival,

Luminato Festival is proud to present Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch Dance Company in Toronto for the first time in 30 years!

Continuing an over half a century tradition of rich arts programming, The Riverside Theatre is proudly presenting NuDance 2013-a two-day program of innovative and cutting-edge performances by the next generation of pioneering dance artists, followed by a conversation led by dance historian and professor Charmaine Warren-today, November 22 and Saturday, November 23, 7:30 p.m. at the Theatre, 91 Claremont Ave. (bet. 120th & 122nd Sts.), Morningside Heights.

An oral history of Chicago's African American theatre and dance communities in the last 40 years is only the third book to explore the long history of Chicago's dynamic theatre scene and the first to focus exclusively on black theatre artists.

Continuing an over half a century tradition of rich arts programming, The Riverside Theatre is proudly presenting NuDance 2013-a two-day program of innovative and cutting-edge performances by the next generation of pioneering dance artists, followed by a conversation led by dance historian and professor Charmaine Warren-on Friday, November 22 and Saturday, November 23, 7:30 p.m. at the Theatre, 91 Claremont Ave. (bet. 120th & 122nd Sts.), Morningside Heights.

Catch A Rising Star: The 2014 Dance Council of North Texas Scholarships, totaling over $38,000, will be awarded to exceptional dancers who demonstrate ability, artistry and passion. The deadline to submit application is midnight on Saturday, February 9, 2014. Recipient notification is March 15, 2014. Apply at www.dancecouncilscholarships.org.