The 41st Annual Bessie Awards Presented at Dixon Place
by Miranda Stück - Feb 13, 2026
Dixon Place, longtime home for innovative dance artists and work, proudly hosts this year's Bessie Awards. In addition to award categories: Outstanding Choreographer/Creator, Outstanding Performer, Outstanding Revival, Outstanding Sound Design or Music Composition, Outstanding Visual Design, Outstanding Breakout Choreographer, the Lifetime Achievement and Outstanding Service to the Field of Dance was presented for years 2024 and 2025.
The Bessies 2024 And 2025 Award Nominations Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026
Dixon Place will present the prestigious Bessies award ceremony, recognizing outstanding dance and performance artists, on January 20. This event highlights the achievements in dance and provides a platform for artists to be acknowledged.
Julia Knitel, Maria Wirries and More to Star in THE ROEBLINGS Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2026
Baryshnikov Arts Center will present a reading of The Robelings which follows two families: the historical Roeblings, the renowned builders of the bridge, and the fictional Robelings, a Black family with a deep connection to the bridge's creation.
Nominations Announced for the 2025 BESSIE AWARDS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025
The New York Dance and Performance Awards, known as THE BESSIES, will announce the 2024 and 2025 honorees at a ceremony on January 20 at Dixon Place. This year’s nominations span choreography, performance, design, and revival categories.