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Go East Collective's CROSSROADS SERIES is Coming to La MaMa Moves!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present Pioneers Go East Collective's Crossroads Series, featuring four short works championing LGBTQ+ and feminist artists, as part of the La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival.

DUMBO DANCE FESTIVAL Celebrates 25th Anniversary Season In New York
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026

WHITE WAVE Dance announced the 25th anniversary DUMBO DANCE FESTIVAL, a three-day event featuring 35 contemporary dance companies from New York and around the world, with a Gala Opening Night honoring two arts community figures.

ITERATION IV (FOR ALLEN) To Be Presented At LA MAMA MOVES! Dance Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026

Findlay//Sandsmark brings ITERATION IV (FOR ALLEN) to La MaMa's 21st annual Moves! Dance Festival, invoking the writings and recordings of Allen Ginsberg in a choreographic exchange between visual and sonic worlds.

La MaMa Moves! Festival to Present EDIBLE TALES: HO'OULU by Dancers Unlimited
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2026

Dancers Unlimited will present Edible Tales: Ho'oulu at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre as part of the 21st annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival, exploring cultural heritage and food justice through community-collaborative performance.

CONFESSIONS OF PEACHES, THE VIXEN & A HOLE NEW WORLD. Begins This Month At La MaMa
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2026

Confessions of Peaches, The Vixen and a hole new world. will be presented at La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival. The shared program features work by ms. z tye and Mina Nishimura. Performances will take place at La MaMa’s Community Arts Space in New York.

Photos: Inside the 2026 Obie Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2026

Earlier this week, the American Theatre Wing celebrated the 69th Annual Obie Awards, Off and Off-Off-Broadway’s Highest Honor. The winners were previously announced on Saturday, January 31. Check out photos here!

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club Reveals Lineup for 21st Annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club has announced the lineup for the 21st annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival. La MaMa Moves! runs from April 9 through May 10, 2026.

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club Reveals Lineup For 21st Annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present the 21st annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival. The festival, curated by Nicky Paraiso, features twelve productions across four venues, highlighting a blend of emerging and established dance artists.

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.

2026 Obie Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 31, 2026

The American Theatre Wing (Heather Hitchens, President & CEO), along with Spectrum News NY1, announced the recipients of the 69th Annual Obie Awards. We have the full list of winners!

The Bessies 2024 And 2025 Award Nominations Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 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.

Fall Performance Schedule Set for La Mama's 64th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2025

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club has revealed the Fall performances of its 64th season–featuring dozens of new works from around the world. See the full lineup here!

La MaMa to Present THOSE WHO REMAINED With a Talkback
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2025

Following a performance of La MaMa presents Those Who Remained, La MaMa will present an entertaining and informative post-show talkback. Learn more and see how to attend!

La MaMa Celebrates The 20th Anniversary Season Of La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025

La MaMa has announced the lineup for the 20th annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival. Curated by Nicky Paraiso with guest curators Martita Abril, Blaze Ferrer, and Adham Hafez, the festival features works by 20 visionary artists with varied creative practices and approaches to performance.

Heather Robles Steps Down As Executive Director Of The Bessies Awards After 15 Years
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2024

Heather Robles, who has been an integral part of The Bessie Awards for the past 15 years and has served as its Executive Director for the last four, is stepping down from her role. Learn more about Robles and the organization.

Photos: Alec Mapa Returns to the Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 24, 2024

Actor and comedian Alec Mapa just returned to the Laurie Beechman Theater with the World Premiere of his new standup show HA! PENIS! Check out photos from inside the big night here!

New Works By Richard Foreman, Belarus Free Theatre, and More Set For La MaMa's 63rd Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2024

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club has announced its 2024-25 season, which will feature dozens of new works from around the world, including new works by Richard Foreman, Belarus Free Theatre, and more.

The Bessies Reveal Inaugural Board Of Directors, Organizational Restructuring, and a 2024 Ceremony Pause
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2024

The New York Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies has announced restructuring the organization in 2024 with sustainability at the forefront. Learn more about what the awards have in store here!

Lineup Set for 19th Annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2024

La MaMa has revealed the lineup for the 19th annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival.

Perelman Performing Arts Center to Present IS IT THURSDAY YET? & More Dance Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2023

The Perelman Performing Arts Center will present Is It Thursday Yet?, The March, and Motion/Matter: Street Dance Festival at the new performing arts center at the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan.