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Dixon Place to Present Annual Dance Benefit 30-30-30 in December

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 1, 2022

Join Dixon Place for a very special finale saluting the dancemakers who grace our stage and screen.

Photos: Inside The 13th Annual DANCERS OVER 40 Legacy Awards

by A.A. Cristi — December 9, 2021

Dancers Over 40 returned to 'live' events this Fall with the 13th Annual Legacy Awards and Holiday Dinner on Monday, December 6, 2021.

Dancers Over 40 Announces 13th Annual Legacy Awards and Holiday Dinner

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 22, 2021

Dancers Over 40 will return to 'live' events this Fall with the 13th Annual Legacy Awards and Holiday Dinner Monday, December 6, 2021.

Photos: Inside Dancers Over 40's CELEBRATION OF TOMMY TUNE At Actor's Temple

by A.A. Cristi — November 17, 2021

Dancers Over 40's celebration of Tommy Tune and DO40 author Kevin Winkler’s book, Everything is Choreography: The Musical Theater of Tommy Tune! Sold out! Over 120 in attendance at the Actors’ Temple Theatre in NYC.

OKLAHOMA! Dancer Gabrielle Hamilton Named 'Outstanding Performer' At The Bessie Awards

by A.A. Cristi — October 14, 2019

Oklahoma dancer, Gabrielle Hamilton wins a Bessie Award for Outstanding Performer!

Host Justin Vivian Bond, Presenters, And Performers Announced For 35th Annual Bessie Awards

by A.A. Cristi — September 10, 2019

The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, announced today that Obie and Bessie Award winner Justin Vivian Bond, hailed by The New Yorker as “the best cabaret artist of their generation,' will host the 201

Broadway Veteran & Jazz Dance Icon JoJo Smith Passes Away At Age 80

by A.A. Cristi — January 25, 2019

JoJo Smith, known as 'The King of New York' for his extensive contributions to Broadway and the dance industry, has died.

Join Dixon Place For The 30-30-30 End Of Year Dance Benefit

by Stephi Wild — December 25, 2018

Join Dixon Place for a very special celebratory finale on Sunday, December 30th, featuring 30 dance companies showcasing 3 minutes of work each, saluting the close of the 32nd Anniversary Year for NYC's pre-eminent artistic incubator.

DO40 Presents We're Still Here! To Celebrate It's 25th Anniversary

by Stephi Wild — September 15, 2018

Dancers Over 40 begins the Fall season with We're Still Here! A Song and Dance concert to celebrate it's 25th Anniversary and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, on Monday, October 15th, 8PM at St.

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.

This Weekend Kat Wildish presents PERFORMING IN NY Showcase

by A.A. Cristi — March 20, 2017

Renowned ballet teacher Kat Wildish created the Performing in NY Showcases to give her eclectic adult students a rare opportunity: the chance to perform real classical repertoire in a professional theater in Manhattan.

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.