The August Wilson Center for African American Culture -- named for one of the 20th century's most celebrated playwrights and a Pittsburgh native who garnered international recognition for his contributions to the American theater -- honors his legacy with the Grand Opening and World Premiere Tribute Ceremony & Celebration on Thursday, September 17, beginning at 5 pm. This newest contribution to Pittsburgh's cultural landscape is a long-sought-after multidisciplinary facility reflective of all aspects of African and African American culture.
The Sixth Annual 'On Our Toes in The Hamptons' featuring the internationally acclaimed Evidence, A Dance Company under the direction of founder Ronald K. Brown will take place at the home of The Honorable Bernard and Joyce Jackson, 2028 Deerfield Road, Water Mill, N.Y., 11976 on Saturday, August 22, 2009 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Reginald Van Lee, Chairman of the Board and Ronald K. Brown, Founder and Artistic Director of Evidence, A Dance Company announced the appointment of Bruce Michael, former Vice-President/Creative Producer of the Radio City Rockettes to the post of Executive Director of Evidence, A Dance company now readying to celebrate its 25th Anniversary in 2010.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recognized by U.S. Congress as a vital American 'Cultural Ambassador to the World,' returns to the stage of New York City Center from December 2, 2009 - January 3, 2010 with exciting performances that have become a joyous holiday tradition.
On Our Toes in the Hamptons, the annual performance and fundraising gala featuring Evidence, A Dance Company one of the world's premier professional dance companies, returns for the sixth year. Founded by Ronald K. Brown, Evidence, A Dance Company is rooted in African dance fusing Contemporary, Jazz and Ballet with the rhythms and sounds of the African Diaspora and Caribbean cultures.
The Perry-Mansfield New Works Festival (June Lindenmayer, Executive Director; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director) has announced casting for the line-up of new works for the 2009 summer festival of theatre and dance at the venerable performing arts school in Steamboat Springs, CO. The 12th Annual New Works Festival is scheduled June 19 - 21 with staged readings of the plays and a special dance presentation.
The Perry-Mansfield New Works Festival (June Lindenmayer, Executive Director; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director) has announced the line-up for the 2009 summer season of music, dance and theatre at the venerable performing arts camp and school in Steamboat Springs, CO. The 12th Annual New Works Festival is scheduled June 19 - 21 with staged readings of the plays and a special dance presentation.
The Perry-Mansfield New Works Festival (June Lindenmayer, Executive Director; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director) has announced casting for the line-up of new works for the 2009 summer festival of theatre and dance at the venerable performing arts school in Steamboat Springs, CO. The 12th Annual New Works Festival is scheduled June 19 - 21 with staged readings of the plays and a special dance presentation.
Jennifer Muller/The Works announces The Works' 35th Anniversary Season at The Joyce Theater at 175 Eighth Avenue (at 19th Street), NYC from June 9 - 14, 2009. The 2009 Season features the World Premieres of Bench, part of The Joyce Theater's 25th anniversary commissioning initiative, Tangle and Walk It Off. Tickets are $19 - 49 and are available at 212-242-0800 or www.joyce.org.
The Sixth Annual 'On Our Toes in The Hamptons' featuring the internationally acclaimed Evidence, A Dance Company under the direction of founder Ronald K. Brown will take place at the home of The Honorable Bernard and Joyce Jackson, 2028 Deerfield Road, Water Mill, N.Y., 11976 on Saturday, August 22, 2009 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Jennifer Muller/The Works announces The Works' 35th Anniversary Season at The Joyce Theater at 175 Eighth Avenue (at 19th Street), NYC from June 9 - 14, 2009.
The Perry-Mansfield New Works Festival (June Lindenmayer, Executive Director; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director) has announced the line-up for the 2009 summer season of music, dance and theatre at the venerable performing arts camp and school in Steamboat Springs, CO. The 12th Annual New Works Festival is scheduled June 19 - 21 with staged readings of the plays and a special dance presentation.
Jennifer Muller/The Works announces The Works' 35th Anniversary Season at The Joyce Theater at 175 Eighth Avenue (at 19th Street), NYC from June 9 - 14, 2009. The 2009 Season features the World Premieres of Bench, part of The Joyce Theater's 25th anniversary commissioning initiative, Tangle and Walk It Off.
The August Wilson Center for African American Culture and the Pittsburgh Dance Council proudly co-present One Shot: Rhapsody in Black & White by Ronald K. Brown/Evidence on Saturday, May 2, 2009, 8 p.m. at the Byham Theater.
Jennifer Muller/The Works announces The Works' 35th Anniversary Season at The Joyce Theater at 175 Eighth Avenue (at 19th Street), NYC from June 9 - 14, 2009. The 2009 Season features the World Premieres of Bench, part of The Joyce Theater's 25th anniversary commissioning initiative, Tangle and Walk It Off. Tickets are $19 - 49 and are available at 212-242-0800 or www.joyce.org.
Dance of African Descent Downtown (DADD) Series which provided teaching, performance, and workshop opportunities in the Downtown dance scene for dancers/choreographers of African descent is reuniting to celebrate Aziza who started the DADD Series and her Def Dance Jam Workshop (DDJW), an inter-generational company of performing artists with (and without) disabilities.
Dance of African Descent Downtown (DADD) Series which provided teaching, performance, and workshop opportunities in the Downtown dance scene for dancers/choreographers of African descent is reuniting to celebrate Aziza who started the DADD Series and her Def Dance Jam Workshop (DDJW), an inter-generational company of performing artists with (and without) disabilities. DDJW is also celebrating their 15th Anniversary with this electrifying return to Judson Memorial Church, where the company premiered its first full evening performance
Career Transition For Dancers and the Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts, a division of Boys & Girls Harbor, Inc., present WINTER HEAT Latin Dance Party on Monday, March 9, at 7:00 pm at the beautiful Rainbow Room 30 Rockefeller Plaza 65th Floor NYC.
The Joyce 2009 season kicks off on February 3 with Buglisi Dance Theatre presenting two different programs that will include three NYC premieres and one world premiere. Ronald K. Brown's Brooklyn-based Evidence, A Dance Company returns to The Joyce this year with an exciting NYC premiere, and Doug Varone and Dancers - back for its 10th Joyce season - also will feature a NYC premiere. Following them is the audience favorite Savion Glover, for a three-week season of electrifying tap set to Flamenco music. Then Ballet-Tech, under the Artistic Direction of Joyce founder Eliot Feld, will present two programs of post-classicism work with its 'Mandance Project.'
Career Transition For Dancers and the Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts, a division of Boys & Girls Harbor, Inc., present WINTER HEAT Latin Dance Party on Monday, March 9, at 7:00 pm at the beautiful Rainbow Room 30 Rockefeller Plaza 65th Floor NYC.
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