New York Live Arts' John Jasperse, Stuart Singer and Rebecca Serrell Cyr Win 2014 Bessie Awards

Three New York Live Arts artists were honored with awards at the 2014 New York Dance and Performance "Bessie" Awards, October 20th at the historic Apollo Theater. All three awards given were associated with outstanding artistry evident in DTW Commissioning Fund world premiere works presented on Live Arts' 2013-2014 Season.

A total of nine awards have been given to Live Arts artists since the organization's inception in 2011. Live Arts would like to congratulate all of this year's recipients for their outstanding work.

2014 BESSIE RECIPIENTS:

John Jasperse: Outstanding Production - Within between

Within between was choreographed by Jasperse and premiered at Live Arts in May 2014.

Stuart Singer: Outstanding Performer - Within between

Within between was choreographed by Jasperse and premiered at Live Arts in May 2014.

Rebecca Serrell Cyr: Outstanding Performer - Fire Underground

Fire Underground was choreographed by Donna Uchizono and premiered at Live Arts in December 2013.

Read more about Live Arts and the 2014 "Bessie's" on the blog here.

About the Bessies: Produced in partnership with Dance/NYC, the New York Dance and Performance Awards have saluted outstanding and groundbreaking creative work by independent dance artists in NYC for 30 years. Known as "The Bessie" in honor of revered dance teacher Bessie Schoenberg, the awards were established in 1983 by David White at Dance Theater Workshop. They recognize exceptional work in choreography, performance, music composition and visual design. A 40-member Selection Committee comprised of artists, presenters, producers and writers choose nominees. All those working in the dance field are invited to join the NY Dance and Performance League -- members participate in annual discussions on the direction of the awards and nominate members to serve on the Selection Committee.

ABOUT NEW YORK LIVE ARTS - New York Live Arts is an internationally recognized destination for innovative movement-based artistry offering audiences access to art and artists notable for their conceptual rigor, formal experimentation and active engagement with the social, political and cultural currents of our times. At the center of this identity is Bill T. Jones, Artistic Director, a world-renowned choreographer, dancer, theater director and writer.

We commission, produce and present performances in our 20,000 square foot home, which includes a 184-seat theater and two 1,200 square foot studios that can be combined into one large studio. New York Live Arts serves as home base for the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, provides an extensive range of participatory programs for adults and young people and supports the continuing professional development of artists.

Pictured: Rebecca Serrell-Cyr in Donna Uchizono's Fire Underground. Photo by Ian Douglas.