Misty Copeland Will Curate The Joyce's Ballet Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Misty Copeland, the first Black woman to become a principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre, will curate The Joyce Ballet Festival 2026, featuring dancers from six major companies at The Joyce Theater in NYC.
JoAnna Ford Will Lead HEART WIDE OPEN at WBTT
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present classically trained soprano JoAnna Ford in a solo showcase blending jazz, soul, and storytelling about her return to the stage after a seven-year battle with sarcoidosis.
The Auditorium Theatre Unveils 2026–27 Dance Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2026
The Auditorium in Chicago announced its 2026-27 dance season, featuring DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM, BALLETS JAZZ MONTRÉAL, LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO, BALLET FOLKLÓRICO DE MÉXICO DE AMALIA HERNÁNDEZ, and ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER.