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Caridad Martinez will join The Washington School of Ballet’s 2026 Summer Intensive as guest faculty. The American Ballet Theatre educator and former National Ballet of Cuba principal will teach during the first week of the Washington, D.C.-based program.

Joffrey Concert Group presented IN MY ART, a program of new and commissioned choreography, February 20 and 21 at the Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater. See photos of the event.

In a historic collaboration, Dance Theatre of Harlem and the Gateways Festival Orchestra will present Stravinsky's FIREBIRD at New York City Center from April 16 to 19. The performance will feature a 58-person orchestra led by Jeri Lynne Johnson and Tania León.

Music Worcester will present the Grammy nominated Catherine Russell & Sean Mason Duo in an intimate and soulful jazz performance at the BrickBox Theater at JMAC on Thursday, March 26. 

The Complexions Contemporary Ballet, under the artistic leadership of co-founders Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, will perform its transfixing tribute to the life and music of David Bowie at the Aronoff Center.

New York City Center will present two new visual art installations, 'Wonderful Town' by Angel Abreu and another by Mark Seliger, featuring collaborations with local students.

Complete casting has been announced for CATS: The Jellicle Ball at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street) coming to Broadway this Spring. Learn more about the full cast here!

INFINITE STEPS, authored by Gavin Larsen and Gene Schiavone, offers an intimate look into the lives of 33 ballet dancers. Scheduled for release on March 17, 2026, by University Press of Florida, the book combines compelling stories with striking portraits.

Dance Theatre of Harlem will honor choreographer Fatima Robinson and media executive Scott Mills at the 2026 Vision Gala, celebrating their contributions to arts and philanthropy.

The Martha Hill Dance Fund has revealed the honorees of the 2026 Martha Hill Awards. The Martha Hill Dance Fund has revealed The MESH Fellowship, a new initiative for mentoring emerging choreographers and professional dancers.

The Dance Theatre of Harlem will present a special performance at National Arts Centre in downtown Ottawa on January 29 and 30, 2026. Learn more here!

The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) and Dance Theatre of Harlem have revealed the ratification of a collective bargaining agreement, marking an important moment for the institution. 

The Bessies have announced recipients of the 2024 and 2025 Lifetime Achievement and Outstanding Service to the Field of Dance awards. Honorees include Dyane Harvey-Salaam, Garth Fagan, Ballet Tech, and Gibney Dance.

Music Worcester's 2025- 2026 season continues, spanning seven centuries of music offering performances from 15th century early music to contemporary jazz.

A student from Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts will take part in a special semi-immersive preshow for New York Dance Theatre’s production of The Nutcracker at Hofstra University this December.

Brooklyn Ballet will present its annual production of The Brooklyn Nutcracker at The Theater at City Tech, conceived and choreographed by Artistic Director Lynn Parkerson.

Dance Theatre of Harlem, under the leadership of Chairman of the Board Ackneil M. Muldrow, III, has named Jaime Wynn, President of Jimmy Choo Americas, as the newest member of its Board of Directors.

Today’s subjects Edwaard Liang and Dwight Rhoden make up two fourths of the choreographic team for The Washington Ballet’s program of Moving Forces. The production will be presented in the Eisenhower Theater at Kennedy Center on October 24th through 26th.

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts announced that Jonathan McPhee, Conductor Emeritus of the Boston Ballet and Music Director at the Lexington Symphony, will lead this year's production of The Nutcracker.

Accent Dance NYC has announced Culture Revealed, the organization's 7th annual fundraiser gala, on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 7pm at The Ailey Studios, 405 W. 55th Street, New York, NY, 10019.

New Orleans in the fall isn’t just about crisp air, gumbo and jazz drifting through the streets; it’s also a prime moment for theater, dance and bold storytelling. As the city cools, stages heat up.

Dance Theatre of Harlem will return to New York City Center April 16–19, 2026, featuring the revival of Firebird alongside works by Robert Garland, William Forsythe, and Jodie Gates.

Music Worcester is set to launch Year 2 of its unprecedented initiative, THE COMPLETE BACH, an 11-year undertaking to present live performances of every known work by Johann Sebastian Bach. Learn more!

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) is celebrating its 60th anniversary this month, commemorating the moment in 1965 when it opened its doors as the nation's first public arts conservatory.

Dance/NYC will present Collective Motion: Dance/NYC’s 5-Year Commitment to the Field, a free Zoom event on October 8, 2025. The gathering will introduce the organization’s new strategic plan and bring together leaders and artists to envision a more equitable dance ecosystem.