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Royal Academy Of Dance Reveals Winners Of The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Com
by Stephi Wild - September 09, 2024

The Royal Academy of Dance has announced the medallists of The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2024 final which took place at His Majesty's Theatre in London this evening....

Diverse Dance Styles and a World Premiere Added to Hudson Valley Dance Festival Lineu
by Stephi Wild - September 05, 2024

An internationally celebrated modern company, an emerging vogue and African dance collective and a world premiere piece performed by a prodigious Broadway dancer are among this year’s Hudson Valley Dance Festival lineup, set for Sunday, October 13, 2024. ...

Dances for a Variable Population Will Perform REVIVAL 8: Then and Now.
by Stephi Wild - September 05, 2024

Infusing the essence of iconic dance works by master choreographers of the 20th century, Dances for a Variable Population (DVP) will lead two performances and workshops of Revival 8: Then and Now....

Amy Marshall Returns to Taylor as Associate Director of Education
by Stephi Wild - September 04, 2024

Choreographer and Dance Educator Amy Marshall, who danced with Taylor 2 from 1995 to 1999, has been named Associate Director of Education of Taylor, the leading dance organization. ...

Jacob's Pillow Reveals 10 Pillow Lab Artists Selected for 2024/25 Seaso
by Stephi Wild - August 29, 2024

Jacob’s Pillow has announced the artists selected to participate in 10 onsite residencies this fall through next summer, as part of the Pillow Lab residency program. ...

Interview: Artistic Directors Talk About Contemporary Ballet Company Konverjdans
by Carissa Chesanek - August 28, 2024

Amy Saunder, Jordan Miller, and Tiffany Mangulabnan are the three co-founding artistic directors of konverjdans (converge/dance), the women-led, Brooklyn-based contemporary ballet company that has been creating and presenting dance in NYC since 2016. The team recently presented its 8th season of their contemporary ballet HYPHA in Brooklyn, NY which showcased performances choreographed by each of the women. We spoke to the three artistic directors about this year’s HYPHA, their influences, and wh...

NYU Abu Dhabi Announces 10th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - August 21, 2024

NYU Abu Dhabi celebrates its 10th anniversary season with 55 performances featuring over 30 global and local artists, showcasing a diverse array of talent and cultural experiences....

Accent Dance Will Host a First Look at New Commission by Danielle Diniz
by Stephi Wild - August 15, 2024

Accent Dance NYC has announced a first look at A Place for Us, a new work by commissioned choreographer Danielle Diniz. The intimate in-studio showing will take place onFriday, September 6, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at Open Jar Studios. ...

The Joyce Theater Will Host the Return of Dayton Contemporary Dance Company
by Stephi Wild - August 15, 2024

 The Joyce Theater Foundation will welcome the return of Dayton Contemporary Dance Company. Along with two works from in-demand Black choreographers, DCDC becomes the first African American company to add master choreographer Paul Taylor's Esplanade to its repertoire, with performances at The Joyce Theater from October 1-6. ...

Conversations with Creators: Bessie-Award Winning Choreographer Omari Wiles
by Miranda Stück - August 14, 2024

Ousmane Wiles is an African American West African and Vogue dancer. Wiles is best know as, legendary Omari NiNa Oricci, founder of The House of Nina Oricci [est. OCT. 2019] and Creative Director of LES BALLET AFRIK dance company....

Feature: How 25-Year-Old Mason Lee Runs a Bicoastal Dance Company
by Miranda Stück - August 11, 2024

Mason Lee is a bicoastal interdisciplinary based choreographer, dancer, and writer, graduating from NYU Tisch School of the Arts in 2021. Lee is Founder and Executive Artistic Director of Mason Lee Dance Theater, leading the company bicoastally from New York to Los Angeles....

Conversations with Creators: Meet International Creative Michael McCrary
by Miranda Stück - August 08, 2024

MICHAEL McCRARY is an International creative based in New York City. He has created over 15 digital videos that have reached millions of views collectively across Instagram and Youtube. He has worked creatively with Todrick Hall (first AD on ICON), RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16 contestants Plasma and Sapphira Cristal (Bloody Mary, DROMP, ENOUGH, the CRISTAL BALL), and Omar Jose Cardona (the VOICE Season 22). As a choreographer he has worked for TD Bank, Metropolis Productions, Mary Kay, Hasbro, T...

Young Dancemakers Company to Launch 2024 Touring Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 16, 2024

Young Dancemakers Company will present its 29th annual touring season. Learn more about the artists!...

Martha Graham Dance Company Announces Second Season Of GRAHAM100
by A.A. Cristi - July 15, 2024

Martha Graham Dance Company reveals its 2024-2025 season, featuring the second year of GRAHAM100, celebrating the legacy and innovative works of Martha Graham....

SDCF Unveils Abe Burrows Award for Assistant Directors Awardees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 12, 2024

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation revealed the recipients of the inaugural Abe Burrows Award for Assistant Directors, recognizing emerging talent in the field of stage direction. Learn more about the recipients. ...

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Unveils 2024-25 Dance Research Fe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 28, 2024

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts' Jerome Robbins Dance Division has revealed the 2024-25 Dance Research Fellows....

Julianne and Derek Hough to Launch Ballroom Dance Convention and Competition Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 28, 2024

Dance One Holdings is launching an exclusive partnership with Julianne and Derek Hough to create the premier global ballroom dance convention and competition tour. Learn more!...

CUNY Dance Initiative Reveals 2024–25 Awarded Artists
by Stephi Wild - June 26, 2024

The CUNY Dance Initiative (CDI), an expansive program providing New York City choreographers and dance companies with creative residencies on CUNY campuses, has announced the awarded artists for its 2024–25 cycle....

Further Lineup Revealed For Fire Island Dance Festival
by Stephi Wild - June 20, 2024

A balletic solo that has been enchanting audiences for decades, a jazz-infused solo featuring a rising Broadway dancer and world premieres from two innovative contemporary choreographers are among the pieces just added to this year’s Fire Island Dance Festival lineup....

Joffrey Academy Launches Call For Artists For 15th Annual Winning Works Choreographic
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 06, 2024

The Joffrey Academy is seeking submissions for its 15th annual Winning Works choreographic competition, inviting artists nationwide to showcase their talents and creativity in dance. Learn how to apply! ...

Additional Guest Artists to Join Dance Lab Choreography Symposium
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 03, 2024

Additional guest artists will join the Dance Lab Choreography Symposium, featuring a diverse lineup of talent and innovative dance performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets. ...

National Dance Institute Presents EARTH'S SONG
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2024

National Dance Institute has announced its highly anticipated 2024 Event of the Year, “Earth's Song,” taking place from June 15th to June 18th at NYU Skirball....

Three World Premieres, Paul Taylor Dance Company, and More Set For Fire Island Dance
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2024

One of the world’s preeminent modern dance companies, the first Asian American principal dancer in New York City Ballet history, the co-founder of an affirming online space for Black classical dancers, and more are among the first artists to join this summer’s Fire Island Dance Festival....

Ballet Hispánico School Of Dance to Present ELEVATE! Summer Dance Boot Camp
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2024

Ballet Hispánico School of Dance will present ELEVATE! Summer Dance Boot Camp, a one-week intensive for dancers ages 7-18. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...

Ballet Hispánico School Of Dance Reveals Pre-Professional Programs For July-August 20
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024

Ballet Hispánico School of Dance has announced its pre-professional audition-based programs are now accepting auditions!...




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