Jason Samuels

Dorrance Dance Returns To The Joyce With A World Premiere

The Joyce Theater Foundation will present the return of Dorrance Dance with a collaborative world premiere work.

Carnegie Hall Announces Teen Musicians Selected For NYO2 In Summer 2024

Discover the talented teen musicians selected for the prestigious NYO2 program at Carnegie Hall in Summer 2024. Get to know the future stars of the music world.

Nimbus Dance Presents World Premiere Collaboration INSIGHT/INCITE This Month

Don't miss the world premiere collaboration by NIMBUS DANCE, showcasing their innovative choreography and captivating performances from March 15-24.

The Joyce Theater Foundation to Present Eight Edition of American Dance Platform

The Joyce Theater Foundation is continuing its mission to bring the best in dance to its New York City stage in the eighth iteration of American Dance Platform.

Student Blog: A BFA Christmas Wishlist

As the holidays are approaching and wish lists are being made, I thought I would share some things that might be smart to put on your Christmas list this year!

Dance On The Lawn, Montclair's Dance Festival Returns For 10th and Final Year

 Dance on the Lawn, Montclair, NJ’s outdoor dance festival, will return for its tenth and final year, 'Celebrating New Jersey.' The Festival’s 2023 finale will take place on on Saturday, September 9 on the front lawn of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 73 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ, from 3- 5pm. The Dance on the Lawn Festival is free.

Dance On The Lawn Festival Returns For 10th And Final Year Next Month

Dance on the Lawn, Montclair, NJ's outdoor dance festival, will return for its tenth and final year, 'Celebrating New Jersey.' The Festival's 2023 finale will take place on Saturday, September 9 on the front lawn of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Montclair, NJ, from 3- 5pm. The Dance on the Lawn Festival is free.

2023 LOWELL FOLK FESTIVAL Announces Full Performance Schedule 

The 2023 Lowell Folk Festival in Lowell, Massachusetts, hosts its 36th annual event Friday, July 28th through Sunday, July 30th, with music, traditional crafts and foods that span the globe.

Lowell Folk Festival Reveals Lineup

The Lowell Folk Festival, one of the longest running free folk festivals in the country, announced the first nine performers coming to the mill city for 3 days of music, dance, crafts, food, and family fun Friday, July 28th through Sunday, July 30th.

Boogie Down Dance Series at BAAD! Kicks Off This Month

The Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance (BAAD!) has announced its lineup for the 22nd annual BOOGIE DOWN DANCE SERIES 2023 from April 21 to May 30 at BAAD!, 2474 Westchester Avenue in the Westchester Square section of the Bronx. With a diverse lineup of events, the BOOGIE DOWN DANCE SERIES promises to showcase the vibrant artistic community of the Bronx.

Dance/NYC Releases Dance Industry Census Featurette Highlighting Diversity And Contributions Of The NYC Dance Community

The dance service organization, Dance/NYC, released a featurette highlighting the diversity and contributions of the New York City dance industry to the local creative economy. The video was produced to encourage individuals, organizations, and businesses to complete the Dance Industry Census, which will close on December 15, 2022 at 11:59pm EST.

Dorrance Dance to Return to The Joyce with Two World Premieres This Holiday Season

The Joyce Theater Foundation has announced the return of Dorrance Dance to Chelsea’s home for dance. The extended two-week engagement will play The Joyce Theater from December 7-18. 

The Skylark Tappers Present Their First Show Since the COVID-19 Pandemic

Skylarks On Tap is coming to the Chapel Theatre in Milwaukie, OR, this November. This is the Skylark Tappers' 15th full-length concert, and is their first production since Fall of 2019. The Skylarks will perform a variety of rhythm tap and show tap pieces, danced to live music ranging from jazz to Latin.

Dormeshia to Return to The Joyce Theater This Summer With RHYTHM IS LIFE

The Joyce Theater Foundation will welcome the return of percussive dance and one its greatest superstars this summer with the world premiere of Rhythm is Life. This latest work from Dormeshia, a celebration of both the art form she dominates and life itself, will play The Joyce Theater from July 26-31.

World Premiere of AMERICA(NA) TO ME to Open Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival 2022

The world premiere Pillow-exclusive engagement, America(na) to Me, will kick off Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022 in the opening week of the Festival – as the first week-long performance in the newly renovated Ted Shawn Theatre – from June 22-26.

American Tap Dance Foundation Announces the Return of SUNDAY TAP JAMS

The American Tap Dance Foundation will kick off the spring season with the return of SUNDAY TAP JAMS, February 27, 2022 (4:30-6pm) and March 20, 2022 (4:30-6pm) at The American Tap Dance Center, 154 Christopher Street #2B, between Washington & Greenwich Streets.

92Y Presents Michelle Dorrance, Dormeshia & Guests as part of Harkness Dance Center's 2021-22 Mainstage Series

he 92nd Street Y Harkness Dance Center's 2021-22 Mainstage Series continues on Thursday, December 16 with Michelle Dorrance, Dormeshia & Guests. It's billed as an evening of tap but that understated description is unlikely to adequately cover what's in store.

92Y to Present Michelle Dorrance, Dormeshia & Guests

The 92nd Street Y Harkness Dance Center’s 2021-22 Mainstage Series continues on Thursday, December 16 with Michelle Dorrance, Dormeshia & Guests . It’s billed as an evening of tap but that understated description is unlikely to adequately cover what’s in store.

Student Blog: Tap Dance - Moving to the Rhythm of Your Heart

A couple of weeks ago, I was the stage manager of “The Golden Era”, a Tap Dance show directed by Carolina Guzmán, my tap teacher and mentor. The show managed to take the audience on a journey back in time, to a jazz club in the 40’s, with a live jazz band and tap dancers swinging along with the rhythm. Being part of this show was a big deal to me because tap is part of who I am.

Variety Life Productions Presents MIDSUMMER: A SHAKESPEARIENCE

Variety Life Productions presents MIDSUMMER: A SHAKESPEARIENC, opening October 13 at Loft 51, 625 W 51st Street, NYC. Learn how to get tickets and more on the show.