Kyle Abraham

AILEY's Amazing Artists To Debut All New And Special Programs At New York City Center
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater leaps into its third week of performances celebrating Legacy in Motion and the life of Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison with a world premiere from Interim Artistic Director Matthew Rushing, new production by Elisa Monte, two special programs, and more chances to see returning favorites including Alvin Ailey's timeless masterpiece Revelations.

New York Live Arts Presents LIVE ARTERY FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2024

New York Live Arts will present the organization's largest festival in its history, Live Artery 2025, January 8-18, 2025.

A.I.M By Kyle Abraham to be Presented at Nazareth University Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2024

Dancer and choreographer Kyle Abraham - winner of a Bessie Award and a MacArthur Foundation 'genius grant' - will bring his New York City-based dance company A.I.M by Kyle Abraham to the Nazareth University Arts Center. Learn how to attend.

Review: Kyle Abraham Explores His Ouroboros
by Lora Strum - Dec 11, 2024

The one constant in life is change. Humankind is destined, and doomed, to cycle through periods of denial, discomfort, exploration, adaptation, and integration to return to a similar starting point after a period of transformation. Kyle Abraham’s latest work, Dear Lord, Make Me Beautiful, explores not just this infinite loop, but how we thrive within the confines of life’s ouroboros. 

The Joyce's 2025 Spring/Summer Season Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2024

Linda Shelton, Executive Director of The Joyce Theater Foundation, has announced the calendar of performances from renowned U.S. and international dance companies slated for The Joyce Theater's Spring/Summer ‘25 Season.

Samora Pinderhughes Releases New Single 'Am I Human?'
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 6, 2024

Samora Pinderhughes has released a new single, “Am I Human?” The track, developed by arts organization The Healing Project with the advocacy organization Worth Rises, supports the #EndTheException campaign. Listen to it now.

Review: ENCOUNTERS: FOUR CONTEMPORARY BALLETS, Royal Ballet And Opera
by Matthew Paluch - Oct 23, 2024

The Royal Ballet season continues with its first modern bill - Encounters: Four contemporary ballets. For some, like me, the four works presented are all new, but in actuality only two of the four are premières. And one of those is in fact a development of an existing (2022) pas de deux into a bigger scale work.

Samora Pinderhughes Releases 'Venus Smiles Not in the House of Tears' Album
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 18, 2024

Award winning pianist, composer, vocalist, and multidisciplinary artist Samora Pinderhughes shares the 1st LP of his long-awaited two-part album Venus Smiles Not in the House of Tears, out now.

A.I.M BY KYLE ABRAHAM HOMECOMING GALA 2024 at The Lighthouse
by Miranda Stück - Oct 18, 2024

On Sunday, October 6, 2024 A.I.M by Kyle Abraham celebrated the company’s Homecoming Gala, honoring Bebe Neuwirth, her husband Chris Calkins and Adam Pendleton. The event, located at The Lighthouse of Chelsea Piers, celebrated A.I.M’s achievements, community, and future. The evening blended moments of company repertoire, auctions, socializing, and speeches honoring leaders in the industry.

Works & Process to Present TO THE BODY By Nico Muhly
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2024

Experience the world premiere of TO THE BODY by Nico Muhly, a live concert at the Guggenheim's Peter B. Lewis Theater. Discover an immersive soundscape crafted for the exhibition.

Samora Pinderhughes Shares New Single 'Slow Time'
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 26, 2024

Award winning pianist, composer, vocalist, and multidisciplinary artist Samora Pinderhughes shares a new single, “Slow Time”, with a video co-directed with frequent collaborator Christian Padron. The track is the third taken from his forthcoming, two-part album Venus Smiles Not in the House of Tears.

Perenchio Foundation Supports BODYTRAFFIC With $1 Million Grant
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2024

BODYTRAFFIC, a Los Angeles-based contemporary dance company, received a $1,020,000 multi-year General Operating Support Grant from Perenchio Foundation to enhance operations, performances, and community outreach.

The Royal Ballet Will Perform ENCOUNTERS: Four Contemporary Ballets
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2024

The Royal Ballet will present Encounters: Four Contemporary Ballets, a mixed programme of works by 21st-century choreographers featuring world premieres by Joseph Toonga, former alumnus of The Royal Ballet Choreographic Residency programme and Pam Tanowitz, alongside the revivals of acclaimed choreographic works: Kyle Abraham’s The Weathering and Crystal Pite’s The Statement. 

Review: Accessibility Keeps the FALL FOR DANCE FESTIVAL a Should-See Mainstay
by Lora Strum - Sep 21, 2024

For more than two decades, the annual choreographers showcase held at the New York City Center has featured artistry that is tremendous and, on occasion, stultifying at prices that are always unbeatable.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Joins Overture's 20th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2024

For our 20th anniversary season, we are thrilled to welcome back some of the most popular artists and groups from the past two decades. Among them is a true audience favorite—Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. This renowned contemporary dance company will grace Overture Hall stage for the seventh time on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m.

Kyle Abraham's New Commission Comes to Park Ave Armory
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2024

This December, Park Avenue Armory presents the world premiere of a new Armory-commissioned work by celebrated choreographer Kyle Abraham, harnessing Abraham’s signature style—a blend of modern dance techniques ranging from ballet to hip hop—to explore the growing sensitivities of life and transition and the delicate interplay of nature and humanity in our ever-changing world.

A.I.M Comes to the Carpenter Center in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2024

 Contemporary dance company A.I.M by Kyle Abraham makes their fourth appearance at the Carpenter Center on the campus of California State University, Long Beach on Saturday, October 12 at 8 p.m.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Kicks Off Season With VERDON FOSSE LEGACY
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago has announced that tickets for the Season 47 Fall Series are now on sale. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

Conversations with Creators: The Visionary Force of Kyle Abraham
by Miranda Stück - Sep 1, 2024

In 2024, Abraham will premiere two evening-length works, Cassette Vol. 1 in Hamburg, German in August, and in December ‘Dear Lord, Make Me Beautiful’ at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City. 

BODYTRAFFIC Brings the Unique Art of Movement to the UNLV Performing Arts Center's 48th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 29, 2024

BODYTRAFFIC will kick off the 48th season of the UNLV Performing Arts Center. Interviews with the dance company are available.