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Thodos Dance Chicago to Bring New Dances 2016 to Athenaeum Theatre in July
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 19, 2016


Every year, Thodos Dance Chicago cultivates new dance creation through its nationally renowned New Dances series, Chicago's earliest and most extensive in-house choreography project, and always a highlight of the city's summer dance season.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Announces Full Schedule for Upcoming 39th Season
by Matt Smith - Apr 15, 2016


CHICAGO – Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and Artistic Director Glenn Edgerton are excited to announce the main company's 2016–17 season performances in Chicago. Tickets to four engagements at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park, located at 205 East Randolph Street in Chicago, are available immediately as a Season 39 subscription; single tickets will go on sale in late summer 2016.

SFDanceworks' Inaugural Season at ODC Theater Set for June
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 14, 2016


SFDanceworks, a repertory dance company founded by San Francisco Ballet soloist James Sofranko, is proud to announce its inaugural season, co-presented in association with ODC Theater. Featured are three world premieres, including works by Dana Genshaft, Penny Saunders and Sofranko, with two additional pieces by Lar Lubovitch and Alejandro Cerrudo. SFDanceworks' inaugural season runs Thursday to Saturday, June 23 - 25 at ODC Theater. All performances start at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $20 to $45, and may be purchased online at odcdance.org/tickets.

Hubbard Street's 39th Season at Harris Theater to Feature Works by Tharp, Cerrudo & More
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 12, 2016


Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and Artistic Director Glenn Edgerton are excited to announce the main company's 2016-17 season performances in Chicago. Tickets to four engagements at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park, located at 205 East Randolph Street in Chicago, are available immediately as a Season 39 subscription; single tickets will go on sale in late summer 2016.

Maryland's Kamille Upshaw Dances Up a Storm in HAMILTON
by Charles Shubow - Apr 7, 2016


The story behind making one's Broadway debut in Broadway's biggest musical.

New Jersey Ballet to Perform Ginger Thatcher's SATURDAY NIGHT as Part of Annual Gala, 4/9
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 31, 2016


The New Jersey Ballet will perform Ginger Thatcher's Saturday Night as part of the company's annual gala performance on April 9, 2016 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey. Ms. Thatcher's work is choreographed to the music of jazz singer Etta James, and has been in the company's repertoire for over a decade.

Washington Ballet Appoints Julie Kent as New Artistic Director
by Matt Smith - Mar 8, 2016


WASHINGTON, D.C. - This afternoon The Washington Ballet Board of Directors selected Julie Kent, retired Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre (ABT) and artistic director of the ABT Summer Intensive program, as Artistic Director of The Washington Ballet (TWB) effective, July 1, 2016. 

Dance Council of North Texas to Host DANCE PLANET 20 in April
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 4, 2016


Dance Council of North Texas invites you to DANCE NOW at Dance Planet's 20th Anniversary on April 9 from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm and April 10 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts. This event features FREE classes, FREE performances, and FREE engaging activities. Register for classes at thedancecouncil.org beginning March 21.

Harris Theater Gala's IMAGINE THE CELEBRATION with Mark Morris Dance Group Set for 4/5
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 16, 2016


? The Harris Theater for Music and Dance is pleased to announce Imagine the Celebration, the Gala event which will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, hosted by the Harris Theater for Music and Dance and Gala Chairs Jay Franke and David Herro. The internationally renowned Mark Morris Dance Group and Music Ensemble will headline the evening with a performance of Dido and Aeneas. The evening will celebrate the completion of the first phase of the Imagine campaign which made the renovation and expansion of the public space of the Harris Theater possible.

Northrop at the University of Minnesota to Present Mark Morris Dance Group, 3/30
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 16, 2016


Northrop at the University of Minnesota presents Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) in a one-night-only engagement on Wed, Mar 30 at 7:30 pm.

Peggy Baker Dance Projects Premieres PHASE SPACE in Toronto Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2016


Peggy Baker Dance Projects announces the world premiere of PHASE SPACE, a rich and surprising full-evening work choreographed by Peggy Baker, one of Canada's most acclaimed dance artists. Playing with time, memory and transformation, PHASE SPACE features six extraordinary dancers in a surreal and elegant fusion of contemporary dance, live music, and stage design that runs tonight, January 22, through January 31, 2016 at Toronto's Betty Oliphant Theatre.

Shaping Sound Returning to Bass Hall, 1/27
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 14, 2016


Break The Floor Productions and Performing Arts Fort Worth are pleased to announce that North America's hottest new dance show -- SHAPING SOUND -- will perform one night only at Bass Performance Hall at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 27. Tickets are $38.50-$55 and are on sale now!

SHAPING SOUND Coming to the Palace Theatre, 2/6
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 5, 2016


?Under the artistic direction of Travis Wall and co-created with Nick Lazzarini, Teddy Forance, and Kyle Robinson, SHAPING SOUND is an electrifying mash-up of dance styles and musical genres brought to life on stage by a dynamic company of contemporary dancers. After rising to fame on "So You Think You Can Dance" and "Dancing with the Stars," these dancers also starred in their own reality TV show on Oxygen called 'All the Right Moves.' Audiences of all ages will experience the exhilarating collaboration of these visual musicians whose explosive choreography, dynamic rhythm, speed, and physical strength give shape and form to sound. 

Parsons Dance Coming to The Joyce Theater
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 23, 2015


Parsons Dance, under the artistic direction of David Parsons, will present a season of premieres and favorites at The Joyce Theater from January 20 – January 31. Parsons Dance will perform a New York City premiere by choreographer David Parsons, along with a world premiere from former Parsons dancer and rising choreographer Katarzyna Skarpetowska. Tickets, priced from $10–$60, can be purchased by calling JoyceCharge at 212-242-0800 or via the internet at www.Joyce.org. The Joyce Theater is located at 175 Eighth Avenue at 19th Street.

Gerald Casel's SPLINTERS IN OUR ANKLES Premieres at ODC Theater Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 18, 2015


In association with ODC Theater, GERALDCASELDANCE is pleased to announce the world premiere of SPLINTERS IN OUR ANKLES, a movement essay exploring the colonial origins of one of the most popular folk dances of the Philippines.

Welcome to Anatevka! Meet the Full Cast of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Opening Tonight on Broadway
by Meet the Cast - Dec 20, 2015


The Broadway revival of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF officially opens tonight, December 20, at The Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway). Scroll down to learn more about the cast, plus watch interviews with the company!

STANDARD TIME Extends Run at The Duke on 42nd Street
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 4, 2015


Producers have announced that Mark Stuart Dance Theatre's critically acclaimed new dance musical, Standard Time, will extend its limited engagement at The Duke on 42nd Street (229 W 42nd Street) in NYC two additional weeks, now through Sunday, December 20, 2015. The new dance musical, which Dance Magazine called "Spectacular," features direction and choreography by award-winning choreographer Mark Stuart (Women on the Verge..., The Bandstand). Standard Time began performances Sunday, November 15, 2015. To purchase tickets, please visit: www.standardtimetix.org

Juilliard Dance's 2015-16 Season Opens with 'New Dances: Edition 2015'
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 1, 2015


Juilliard Dance, under the direction of Lawrence Rhodes, opens its 2015-16 season this month with 'New Dances: Edition 2015' featuring four world-premiere dances by innovative choreographers Helen Simoneau (First-Year Dancers); Aszure Barton (Second-Year Dancers); Zvi Gotheiner (Third-Year Dancers); and Kyle Abraham(Fourth-Year Dancers).

SHAPING SOUND with Travis Wall Set for Merrill Auditorium, Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2015


Break The Floor Productions and Portland Ovations are pleased to announce that North America's hottest new dance show --  SHAPING SOUND -- will perform one night only at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine, Today, November 13th at 8PM.  Tickets are on sale now. Experience the exhilarating collaboration of North America's newest dance visionaries as they mash-up music genres and dance styles in an explosive dance theater experience perfect for all ages.

Peggy Baker Dance Projects to Premiere PHASE SPACE in Toronto This January
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2015


Peggy Baker Dance Projects announces the world premiere of PHASE SPACE, a rich and surprising full-evening work choreographed by Peggy Baker, one of Canada's most acclaimed dance artists. Playing with time, memory and transformation, PHASE SPACE features six extraordinary dancers in a surreal and elegant fusion of contemporary dance, live music, and stage design that runs January 22 -January 31, 2016 at Toronto's Betty Oliphant Theatre.

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