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The Bessies to Present Town Hall and 2020 Virtual Event

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 20, 2020

The Bessies announced today that it will present a virtual event this year to honor the 2019-20 nominees.

Gabrielle Hamilton, Tiler Peck & More Nominated For 2019 Bessie Awards

by Stephi Wild — July 12, 2019

The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, celebrates a landmark 35th anniversary this year.

Bessie Winners Announced Tonight At NYU Skirball Center For The Performing Arts

by A.A. Cristi — October 8, 2018

The night remained forever young at this year's Bessies, what with live performances, videos, tearful and grinning thank you's, hugs and cheers for the new slew of winners, and a costume sashay thrown into wild mix of celebration that took place tonight, October 8, at the NYU Skirball Center for the

92Y Announces The First Mobile Dance Film Festival Today

by BWW News Desk — July 28, 2018

Mobile technology has empowered a new generation of filmmakers.

92Y Announces The First Mobile Dance Film Festival 7/28

by A.A. Cristi — July 12, 2018

Mobile technology has empowered a new generation of filmmakers.

Nominees Announced for 2018 Bessie Awards

by A.A. Cristi — July 11, 2018

Glasses clinked and cheers crowded the air as this year's 43 Bessie nominees were announced and celebrated today, July 11, at a cocktail party/press conference at Gibney 280, along with the winners of 2018 Juried Bessie Award and the 2018 NY Dance and Performance Award for Outstanding "Breakout" Cho

The Bessies Announce Recipients of the 2017 NY Dance and Performance Awards

by A.A. Cristi — October 10, 2017

The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, announced the complete list of the 2017 award recipients tonight at the 33rd annual Bessie Awards ceremony.

The Bessie Awards Announce Presenters and Performers

by A.A. Cristi — September 19, 2017

The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, announce the lineup of special guests for the 33rd annual Bessie Awards.

The Bessie Awards Announces 2017 Nominees

by A.A. Cristi — July 12, 2017

The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, today announced the nominees for the 2016?17 season at the Bessies press conference.

The Bessies Announce Emerging Choreographer Nominees, Juried Award Recipient

by BWW News Desk — June 30, 2017

The NY Dance and Performance Awards, the Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, today announced that the nominees for the 2017 Outstanding Emerging Choreographer Award are Lela Aisha Jones, Niall Jones, Will Rawls, and Kate Skarpetowska.

The Bessies Announce Recipients of the 2016 NY Dance and Performance Awards

by Ashlee Latimer — October 19, 2016

The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, announced the complete list of the 2015-16 season award recipients tonight at the 32nd Annual Bessie Awards ceremony.

Adrienne Truscott to Host 2016 Bessie Awards; Presenters, Special Award Announced!

by BWW News Desk — October 18, 2016

The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, today announced the host and presenters for the 32nd Annual Bessie Awards.

Danspace Project's Platform 2016: LOST & FOUND to Feature Over 80 Artists

by BWW News Desk — October 6, 2016

Since their inception in 2009, the Platform series, Danspace Project's signature curatorial initiative, has 'given dance presentation a makeover.

Adrienne Truscott to Host 2016 Bessie Awards; Presenters, Special Award Announced!

by BWW News Desk — October 5, 2016

The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, today announced the host and presenters for the 32nd Annual Bessie Awards.

Danspace Project's Platform 2016: LOST & FOUND to Feature Over 80 Artists

by BWW News Desk — September 16, 2016

Since their inception in 2009, the Platform series, Danspace Project's signature curatorial initiative, has 'given dance presentation a makeover.

2015 Bessie Award Winners Announced!

by BWW News Desk — October 19, 2015

The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, announced the complete list of 2015 award recipients tonight at the 31st Annual Bessie Awards ceremony.

2015 Bessie Awards Held Tonight; AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Star Robert Fairchild Among Nominees

by BWW News Desk — October 19, 2015

The New York Dance and Performance Awards (The Bessies), New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, celebrate the winners from the 2014-15 season at its annual ceremony tonight, October 19.

Jock Soto & Carmelita Tropicana to Host 31st Annual Bessie Awards

by Tyler Peterson — October 7, 2015

The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, announce the lineup of special guests for the 2015 ceremony.

RDT Presents Claire Porter's PORTABLES Tonight

by BWW News Desk — August 22, 2015

As part of their 50th anniversary celebration, Repertory Dance Theatre presents choreographer and comedienne, Claire Porter in PORTABLES tonight, August 22, 2015 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center.

RDT to Present Claire Porter's PORTABLES, 8/22

by Tyler Peterson — July 22, 2015

As part of their 50th anniversary celebration, Repertory Dance Theatre presents choreographer and comedienne, Claire Porter in PORTABLES on August 22, 2015 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center.