Michelle Dorrance News

Chicago Human Rhythm Project will perform at the Eisenhower Theater at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in a rare, full-length performance of American concert tap dance.

The Kennedy Center and Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP) celebrate the ever-evolving art of percussive dance with CHRP's JUBA! Masters of Tap and Percussive Dance on December 7, 2012 at 8 p.m. in the Eisenhower Theater. Curated by CHRP Founder and Artistic Director Lane Alexander, this full-length tap concert will feature a host of extraordinary foot drummers and percussive arts masters from all over the country. The concert will include performances by CHRP's BAM!, Diane 'Lady Di' Walker, Bessie Award-winner Sam Weber, Broadway stars Derick K. Grant and Dormeshia Sumbry Edwards, M.A.D.D. Rhythms and the Greg Spero Trio, Jump Rhythm Jazz Project, Michelle Dorrance and Dorrance Dance, Washington D.C.'s Step Afrika!, an excerpt from Rasta Thomas' new show Tap Stars featuring Jason Janas, members of six American youth tap ensembles, and alumni from the 80th Anniversary Jacob's Pillow Tap Program.

The Princess Grace Foundation-USA (PGF-USA) has just announced that the 30(th) Anniversary Princess Grace Awards Gala will be held on Monday, October 22, 2012 at Cipriani 42(nd) Street in New York City. The Awards ceremony will include the presentation of 25 awards to emerging artists in theater, dance and film as well as Princess Grace Statue Awards to be presented to Patrick Page and Darron L West. A special honor will be presented to one of the founding Trustees, Lynn Wyatt, for her dedicated service and help in establishing the Foundation in 1982. The 30(th) Anniversary Princess Grace Awards Gala will take place in the presence of TSH The Prince and The Princess of Monaco. Legendary newswoman Paula Zahn will act as Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening. The evening will be chaired by Renee Fleming and Tim Jessell and H.R.H. Princess Firyal of Jordan. Presenting Sponsor for the Gala is Hermes; Crown Sponsor is Lily Safra. A unique live auction will feature a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Monaco for the Grand Prix and opportunities to name a Princess Grace Award. Bringing down the gavel will be Paddle8's co-founder, Alexander Gilkes.

The Princess Grace Foundation-USA has announced the 2012 Princess Grace Awards, including the first such award for tap choreography in its 30-year history to tap artist Michelle Dorrance. Dorrance's award will support the creation of a new work for Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP)'s ensemble BAM!, which will premiere as part of CHRP's Windy City Rhythms program, its annual celebration of National Tap Dance Day, in May 2013.

The American Tap Dance Foundation (ATDF) presents Tap City, the preeminent annual tap dance festival of the world. This is the quintessential celebration of our collective American heritage - virtues that are certainly evident in tap's hometown, New York City. Tap City 2012 offers hundreds of master classes and courses with internationally renowned teachers, expansive adult, pre-professional, teen and youth training programs, awards and numerous diverse premiere performances and city-wide events.

The Joyce Theater presents Emmy Award-winning choreographer Jason Samuels Smith in celebration of his first season of full-length programming at The Joyce with a performance that features two world premieres from tonight, July 3 through July 7.

Highline Ballroom (431 West 16th Street between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue) has just announced its line-up from June 18 through July 1. See full details below. Tickets may be purchased through Ticketweb, online at ticketweb.com or at the Highline Box Office from noon until doors close at 866-468-7619.

Highline Ballroom (431 West 16th Street between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue) has just announced its line-up from tonight, June 18 through July 1. See full details below. Tickets may be purchased through Ticketweb, online at ticketweb.com or at the Highline Box Office from noon until doors close at 866-468-7619.

Highline Ballroom (431 West 16th Street between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue) has just announced its line-up from June 18 through July 1. See full details below. Tickets may be purchased through Ticketweb, online at ticketweb.com or at the Highline Box Office from noon until doors close at 866-468-7619.

The Joyce Theater has announced Emmy Award-winning choreographer Jason Samuels Smith will celebrate his first season of full-length programming at The Joyce with a performance that features two world premieres on July 3 - 7.

The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present Chicago Human Rhythm Project's (CHRP) 'JUBA! Masters of American Tap' December 7, 2012 in a rare, full-length performance of American concert tap dance.

On Wednesday, February 1, New York's hottest tap dancers and musicians come together for an electric night of improvisation and musical exploration. Actor and tap dancer Dule Hill ("Psych", Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk, Stickfly) hosts. The tap dancers include tap legends as well as the new generation of tap artists and ensembles breaking ground in tap and the musicians are some of the leading musicians working today.

Diane Birch, Alex Jacquemin and more are set for performances at Joe's Pub.

On Wednesday, February 1, New York's hottest tap dancers and musicians come together for an electric night of improvisation and musical exploration. Actor and tap dancer Dule Hill ("Psych", Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk, Stickfly) hosts. The tap dancers include tap legends as well as the new generation of tap artists and ensembles breaking ground in tap and the musicians are some of the leading musicians working today.

The 2012 spring and summer season at The Joyce Theater will offer audiences the chance to see companies and artists from all over the world performing on its stage.

One of America's leading contemporary ballet companies and a Jacob's Pillow audience favorite, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet (ASFB) returns to perform a sophisticated program with live music August 17-21.

David Dorfman and his company of skilled dancers bring their newest work, the dynamic Prophets of Funk, to the Doris Duke Theatre, August 17-21.

One of America's leading contemporary ballet companies and a Jacob's Pillow audience favorite, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet (ASFB) returns to perform a sophisticated program with live music August 17-21.

David Dorfman and his company of skilled dancers bring their newest work, the dynamic Prophets of Funk, to the Doris Duke Theatre, August 17-21.

The Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP) offers its 21st annual Rhythm World, the oldest and most comprehensive festival of American tap and contemporary percussive art in the world, July 25-August 7, 2011 in downtown Chicago.