Michael Novak News

Paul Taylor Dance Company returns to The Joyce Theater with a captivating program showcasing their innovative choreography and timeless performances.

At an audition attended by more than 370 women held on May 10, 2024, Gabby Barnes and Emmy Wildermuth were selected by Artistic Director Michael Novak to join the world-renowned Paul Taylor Dance Company 

Renowned choreographer Lorin Latarro is set to be the keynote speaker at Dance Lab New York's Choreography Symposium, sharing her insights and experiences in the world of dance. Learn more!

Each cast member excels in creating a strong, distinct persona that adds up to a sizzling ensemble.

The 2024-25 Kennedy Center Dance season has been revealed! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Experience the magic of dance as Paul Taylor Dance Company takes the stage at the Moss Center, showcasing the captivating performance of PROMETHEAN FIRE. Don't miss this mesmerizing spectacle.

This Valentine's Day, the NYC-based Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company offers An Evening of Love Dances, a free live Zoom event celebrating love in the DGDC repertory.

AL VIA PARMADANZA 2024 CON PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY. The iconic American dance company presents two historic creations by Paul Taylor at Teatro Regio di Parma. Don't miss this unique performance.

The Joyce Theater Foundation has revealed the complete calendar of performances from renowned U.S. and international dance companies slated for The Joyce Theater’s Spring/Summer ‘24 season.

Production photos have been released for God of Carnage. The production is currently playing at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre until 30 September 2023. Check out the photos here!

The Paul Taylor Dance Company's 2023 Season at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, from October 31 through November 12, will include fourteen dances by five choreographers – Ulysses Dove, Amy Hall Garner, Larry Keigwin, Lauren Lovette, and Paul Taylor – and feature world premieres by Lovette, PTDC's Resident Choreographer, and Keigwin, Taylor Company Commissioned choreographer.

The Toronto Stage Company has announced the cast for their upcoming presentation of YAZMINA REZA'S Tony and Olivier award winning play GOD OF CARNAGE.

The 92nd Street Y, New York announced 21 finalists for Future Dance Festival '23.

Cabaret legend and Grammy nominee Marilyn Maye appeared with The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, to celebrate a very special birthday on Friday, March 24, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. Check out photos from the concert here!

The 92nd Street Y, New York announced 21 finalists for Future Dance Festival ‘23.

The Hermitage Artist Retreat (Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO), in collaboration with the Philadelphia-based Greenfield Foundation, has selected two recipients for the 2023 Hermitage Greenfield Prize, one in the discipline of visual art and one in the field of dance and choreography.

The Hermitage Artist Retreat, in collaboration with the Philadelphia-based Greenfield Foundation, has selected two recipients for the 2023 Hermitage Greenfield Prize, one in the discipline of visual art and one in the field of dance and choreography.

Marilyn Maye rang in the 2023 New Year's with a weekend of Holiday shows in the Birdland Theater just down the street from Times Square. As the ball dropped, the toasts went up and the songs poured out. With 4 nights of shows, from Dec 29th to Jan 1st (7 shows in all), she provided a proper musical CHEERS to the NYC audience. Amazing Maye!

92NY announces a call for submissions for the 2023 Future Dance Festival. Created by Harkness Dance Center director Taryn Kaschock Russell, the Future Dance Festival  is a choreographic competition aiming to give new creators an opportunity to showcase their work. 

I had the pleasure of interviewing Director Mead Winters who is directing Nutley Little Theatre's 'God of Carnage.'