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Auditorium Theatre Announces Partnership With Dance Data Project

Dance Data Project, in partnership with the Auditorium Theatre, announced the upcoming release of Global Conversations: Behind the Stage, the fifth round in a series of virtual interviews. Round 5 will highlight those professionals who work behind the scenes and out of sight, creating artistic magic in every production.
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for DEFYING GRAVITY: THE UNTOLD STORY OF WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS

Today YouTube Originals unveiled the official trailer for “Defying Gravity: The Untold Story of Women’s Gymnastics” - a brand-new documentary series from Emmy-winning Main Event Media.
FSPA Students Place at Top of Age Divisions at 2014 Youth America Grand Prix Semi-Finals

Three advanced Ballet Conservatory students from the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) placed at the top of their age divisions in the Classical Dance category of the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) New England regional semi-finals, held February 7-9 in Providence, RI.
FSPA Ballet Conservatory Dancers to Compete at Youth America Grand Prix

Three advanced Ballet Conservatory students from the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will participate in the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) New England regional semi-finals, to be held at Veteran's Memorial Auditorium in Providence, Rhode Island on February 7- 9. Mikaela Guidice, 11, of Norfolk, Shaina McGillis, 15, of Franklin, and Noura Sander, 13, of Easton, will join the ranks of 5,000 other 9-19 year-old aspiring dancers worldwide to compete in America's oldest and the world's largest student ballet scholarship competition. This year's U.S. semi-finals will be held in 10 states, with international semi-finals in Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Japan and Mexico. The YAGP weekend also features workshops with master teachers and will take place at Festival Ballet Providence.
ESPN Film's NINE FO IX DVD Gift Set Coming Today

ESPN Home Entertainment, in conjunction with Team Marketing, announced that they will release the “Nine for IX DVD Gift Set” today, October 15, 2013.
ESPN Film's NINE FO IX DVD Gift Set Coming 10/15

ESPN Home Entertainment, in conjunction with Team Marketing, announced today that they will release the “Nine for IX DVD Gift Set” on October 15, 2013.
2013 Tribeca Film Festival Announces Short Film Selections

The 2013 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by founding sponsor American Express, today announced its lineup of 60 short films, 30 of which are world premieres-a record number for the Festival-and a special screening.
Chicago Dancing Festival Kicks Off 6th Season of Free Dance Events, Now thru 8/25

The final program line-up is set for the annual Chicago Dancing Festival, taking place at venues across downtown Chicago today, August 20 through August 25. The Festival, co-produced by renowned choreographer/Chicago native Lar Lubovitch and esteemed Chicago dancer Jay Franke, enters its sixth season, expanded this year to six consecutive days of dance events that are all completely free.
Chicago Dancing Festival Kicks Off 6th Season of Free Dance Events, 8/20-8/25

The final program line-up is set for the annual Chicago Dancing Festival, taking place at venues across downtown Chicago August 20-25. The Festival, co-produced by renowned choreographer/Chicago native Lar Lubovitch and esteemed Chicago dancer Jay Franke, enters its sixth season, expanded this year to six consecutive days of dance events that are all completely free.
Photo Flash: Broadway Producer Rose Caiola Celebrates FIRST POSITION Film Release

Rose Caiola, who is the producer and co-writer of the off-Broadway musical hit "Freckleface The Musical" (based on the popular children's book by Julianne Moore) and also made her Broadway debut as a producer this year with "Godspell" at Circle in the Square, now adds film to her growing resume with "First Position," a film by director Bess Kargman, for which she serves as Executive Producer. The film which has received rave reviews across the country was screened this past weekend at the Elinor Bunin Monroe Theatre/Film Society of Lincoln Center on West 65th Street. See photos of Caiola at the opening below!
First Position Screens At Toronto International Film Festival 9/11, 9/17

YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX (YAGP) - the world's largest international ballet education initiative -begins its 2011-2012 season with the premiere of its new documentary, 'First Position' at the 36th annual Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday, September 11th. There will be an additonal screening on Saturday, September 17th.
First Position Screens At Toronto International Film Festival 9/11, 9/17

YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX (YAGP) - the world's largest international ballet education initiative -begins its 2011-2012 season with the premiere of its new documentary, 'First Position' at the 36th annual Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday, September 11th. There will be an additonal screening on Saturday, September 17th.
Youth America Grand Prix Doc- First Position Premieres at Toronto Film Fest, 9/11

The world's largest international ballet education initiative - YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX - begins its 2012 season with the premiere of its new documentary, FIRST POSITION at the Toronto Film Festival.
First Position Screens At Toronto International Film Festival 9/11, 9/17

YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX (YAGP) - the world's largest international ballet education initiative -begins its 2011-2012 season with the premiere of its new documentary, 'First Position' at the 36th annual Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday, September 11th. There will be an additonal screening on Saturday, September 17th.

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