Francesca Harper

Dance Company Ailey II to Return to Popejoy Hall in February

Ailey II wil return to Popejoy Hall in February, debuting a number of new dancers and choreography, all imbued with the magic of early-career dance talent. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Ailey II to Launch 28-City Tour From October 2024 to May 2025

Ailey II will launch a 28-city tour from October 4, 2024, to May 1, 2025, showcasing the next generation of dance talent. The tour will feature innovative choreography and performances across the United States. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Tsai Hsi Hung, Thang Dao Selected for Joffrey Concert Group Creative Movers Choreographic Initiative

Joffrey Concert Group has announced the talented choreographers chosen for the prestigious Creative Movers Choreographic Initiative (CMCI).

Center For The Performing Arts Unveils 2024�"25 Season

Discover the 2024–25 season at the Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about the programming and see how to purchase tickets.

Anna Zavelson And More Named 14th Annual Clive Barnes Award Winners

American Ballet Theatre soloist Jake Roxander, New York-based dancer Frances Samson, and musical theatre actress Anna Zavelson have been named winners of the 14th Annual Clive Barnes Award for Dance and Theatre.

Making Space At The Armory Presents ANTAGONISMS: A GATHERING Symposium Led By Claudia Rankine

Join Claudia Rankine, Anna Deavere Smith, Homi Bhabha, Saidiya Hartman, and others for a series of conversations and performances exploring public and private discourse at the Armory's Antagonisms: A Gathering on June 1.

Review: Fifty Years Since its Founding, Ailey II Takes the Spotlight

What did our critic think of FIFTY YEARS SINCE ITS FOUNDING, AILEY II FINDS ITS SPOTLIGHT at The Joyce Theatre?

Ailey II Celebrates Golden Anniversary Season at The Joyce Theater in April

Fresh on the heels of a successful world tour, Ailey II, the celebrated second company to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, returns to The Joyce Theater from April 9 – 14 with a golden anniversary celebratory program.

Executive Director Patrick Owens Resigns From New York Choral Society After 65th Anniversary Season

Patrick Owens, Executive Director of New York Choral Society, will depart after their 65th Anniversary Season.

Fly-by-Night Dance Theater Will Present NYC Aerial Dance Festival 2024

The NYC Aerial Dance Festival 2024 Press Release announces the dates and details of the upcoming festival. The festival will take place on March 8 and March 9, 2024.

Dance St. Louis and PNC Arts Alive Bring AILEY II to the Touhill Performing Arts Center in March

​​​​​​​Dance St. Louis continues its 58th season by presenting the universally renowned powerhouse dance company Ailey II for two nights- March 1 and 2 at the Touhill Performing Arts Center-in celebration of Ailey II's 50th Anniversary.

Ailey II, The Next Generation Of Dance, Leaps Into Its 50th Anniversary With A World Tour And New York Season

Ailey II, the next generation of dance, will mark its 50th anniversary of bringing “off-the-charts energy” to the stage by embarking on a world tour from January 20 – May 19, inspiring audiences from Rotterdam, Netherlands to Kansas City, Missouri.

The Joyce Theater Foundation Unveils Spring/Summer '24 Season Featuring New York and World Premieres

The Joyce Theater Foundation has revealed the complete calendar of performances from renowned U.S. and international dance companies slated for The Joyce Theater’s Spring/Summer ‘24 season.

Joffrey Concert Group Reveals the Selected Choreographers for the Creative Movers Choreographic Initiative

The Joffrey Concert Group has revealed the talented choreographers chosen for the prestigious Creative Movers Choreographic Initiative

Works & Process Underground Uptown Dance Festival to Present THE RECKONING and CAGED BIRDS

Works & Process presents the Underground Uptown Dance Festival, featuring commissioned street and social dances at the Guggenheim and Lincoln Center. The festival aims to amplify the joy and community of dance while providing support for artists. Don't miss the powerful performances of 'The Reckoning' and 'Caged Birds.'

Dances with Robots Releases A Conversation with Catie Cuan

Join Sydney Skybetter as he sits down with Dr. Catie Cuan, a pioneer in the field of choreorobotics, in this episode of the Dances with Robots podcast. Discover her personal and professional journey and delve into the question of why dance with a robot. Available now on listening platforms.

Works & Process Announces Underground Uptown Dance Festival

Works & Process at the Guggenheim presents the Underground Uptown Dance Festival, a festival of commissioned street and social dances taking place in the subterranean Frank Lloyd Wright-designed theater at the Guggenheim from January 10-16, 2024 and at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall on January 12.

Works & Process Unveils Spring 2024 Season Featuring Bartlett Sher-Directed CORRUPTION, Paper Mill's GUN & POWER and More

Works & Process is back with their biggest season yet! Discover the lineup of performances and discussions happening in Spring 2024, including venues and dates. Don't miss out on this unique behind-the-scenes experience in the world of performing arts.

Listen: The Conference For Research On Choreographic Interfaces Presents DANCES WITH ROBOTS: Episodes 1 And 2

Dive into the fascinating world of art, technology, and dance with Dances with Robots podcast. Join host Sydney Skybetter, a choreographer and Dean at Brown University, as he explores interdisciplinary practices and the ways artists and technologists navigate the world.

The Conference For Research On Choreographic Interfaces Presents DANCES WITH ROBOTS

The Conference for Research on Choreographic Interfaces (CRCI) presents Dances with Robots: a podcast exploring the intersection of art, technology, and activism. Hosted by Sydney Skybetter and Ariane Michaud, the podcast premieres on November 14, 2023. Join them as they navigate the world through interdisciplinary practice.