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Review: LEGACY, Royal Ballet and Opera
by Matthew Paluch - Oct 31, 2024

It’s interesting to consider that ballet began its development in the mid 16th century, however it wasn't until around 400 years later that BIPOC (American) dancers Maria Tallchief, Raven Wilkinson and Arthur Mitchell, first joined ballet companies.

See Chicago Dance Announces Its 2024 Gala Community Celebration Date And Honorees
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2024

See Chicago Dance has announced its 2024 Gala Community Celebration, highlighting honorees and event details.

SAB Hosts First Alumni of Distinction Awards at its Alumni Cocktail Reception in June
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024

The School Of American Ballet will invite alumni to join them, toasting SAB's milestone 90th Anniversary and presenting the first-ever Alumni of Distinction Awards at SAB's Alumni cocktail reception on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 7pm.

New York City Ballet Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring 58 Ballets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2024

New York City Ballet has revealed its 2024-25 season. See the productions and learn how to purchase tickets!

Compagnie Käfig Integrates Dance and Technology into the Final Week of the 2023 Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 26, 2023

In the exciting final week of Festival 2023, Lyon-based Compagnie Käfig will return to Jacob's Pillow for the first time in ten years with a unique performance bridging dance and technology from Aug. 23-27 in the Ted Shawn Theatre. On the outdoor Henry J. Leir Stage, Tulsa Ballet will make their Pillow debut as the first company from Oklahoma to perform at the Festival, in a week-long engagement from Aug. 23-27. Tickets for performances are on sale now. 

See Chicago Dance Announces 2023 Community Celebration Honoring Homer Hans Bryant And Ginger Farley
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2023

See Chicago Dance, the dance industry's nonprofit service organization currently hosting  the 11th Chicago Dance Month with more than 60 events around Chicago celebrating the myriad talents that make Chicago's dance scene so strong, has announced its 2023 Community Celebration & Awards Presentation.

School Of American Ballet Hosts Annual Alumni Cocktail Reception At Lincoln Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2023

The School Of American Ballet invited alumni to join them on the eve of this year's Workshop Performance at SAB's Alumni cocktail reception on Friday, June 2, 2023. The festive cocktail reception was held at the School Of American Ballet, 165 West 65th Street, New York, NY. 

School Of American Ballet to Host Annual Alumni Cocktail Reception At Lincoln Center in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2023

The School Of American Ballet is inviting alumni to join them on the eve of this year's Workshop Performance.at SAB's Alumni cocktail reception on Friday, June 2, 2023 at 7pm.

Feature: Nevada Ballet Theatre Blends Dance and Music with Blue Until June
by Debbie Hall - Feb 15, 2023

Nevada Ballet Theatre’s mid-winter triple bill repertory will feature unique works that capture love, heartache, hope, and romantic gestures. Blue Until June will be performed at The Smith Center, with two performances on February 18 and 19.

Museum of Russian Icons Presents DAY OF BALLET and Birch Tea Lecture and Ceremony This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2023

The Museum of Russian Icons presents a 'Day of Ballet,' featuring tours of  the exhibition Swan Lake: 145 Years of History and Triumph, ballet demonstrations, family activities and a dance workshop, on Saturday, January 14, from 12-2pm.  On Saturday, January 28, the Museum presents a Birch Tea Lecture and Ceremony, held in conjunction with the exhibition Tree of Life: Birch Through the Ages. 

Trio Of Entrancing Exhibitions On View At The Museum Of Russian Icons This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2022

The Museum of Russian Icons announces an exciting schedule of exhibitions opening this fall.

The School of American Ballet Celebrates Suki Schorer's 50th Anniversary with SAB.
by Marissa Tomeo - Jun 4, 2022

The School Of American Ballet celebrated Suki Schorer's 50th Anniversary at SAB on Friday evening, June 3rd, 2022. Since joining the permanent faculty in 1972, Suki has touched the lives of countless young dancers, imparting her wisdom and singular understanding of Balanchine's teaching and aesthetic to generations of students. The School will honor Suki at its 2022 Workshop Performances.

SAB Alumni Cocktail Party To Celebrate 50 Years Of Suki Schorer, June 3
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2022

The School Of American Ballet invites alumni near and far to celebrate Suki Schorer's 50th Anniversary at SAB! Since joining the permanent faculty in 1972, Suki has touched the lives of countless young dancers, imparting her wisdom and singular understanding of Balanchine's teaching and aesthetic to generations of students. The School will honor Suki at our 2022 Workshop Performances and we invite alumni to join us in celebrating her this spring.The School Of American Ballet invites alumni near and far to celebrate Suki Schorer's 50th Anniversary at SAB! Since joining the permanent faculty in 1972, Suki has touched the lives of countless young dancers, imparting her wisdom and singular understanding of Balanchine's teaching and aesthetic to generations of students.

Metropolitan Ballet Company Announces 25th Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2022

Metropolitan Ballet will present a dazzling evening of dance, featuring 12 Met Alumni, returning from San Francisco Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet, Indianapolis Ballet, Colorado Ballet, Charlotte Ballet, and Philadelphia Ballet.

NSKIP to Present STATUEFEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2021

NSKIP will present StatueFest On Stage, live performances of theatrical monologues celebrating statue-worthy New York women at PRTTheatre (Puerto Rican Traveling Theater), 304 W. 47th St. at Eighth Ave. in Manhattan in two separate programs on September 30 and October 1, both at 7 pm.

Ballet Theatre Company Will Launch Resident Dance Company For its 23rd Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2021

Ballet Theatre Company (BTC) is seeking to hire 8-10 resident professional dancers 32-34 week contract with a competitive bi-weekly stipend and shoe stipend. Company Artists will train and rehearse 4-5 days a week.

PUT A WOMAN ON A PEDESTAL Announces Final Evening Of Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2021

Celebrating the stories of statue-worthy women are seven new plays in monologue form that will be performed virtually on Friday, June 18 at 7 pm (EDT) as a part of Put A Woman On A Pedestal, a StatueFest of theatrical works.

PUT A WOMAN ON A PEDESTAL to Honor Women with Evening of Virtual Monologues
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2021

Put a Woman on a Pedestal will honor two dozen women with statues in a virtual evening of original monologues. Statue-worthy women will be the subjects of six plays in monologue form on Friday, May 21 at 7 pm (EDT) on Zoom.

StatueFest Two Presents New Monologues as Part of 'Put A Woman On A Pedestal'
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2021

Six playwrights depict their choices of statue-worthy women in StatueFest Two on Friday, April 16 at 7 pm EDT in a series of monologues. The readings, on Zoom, are part of a series to Put A Woman On A Pedestal.

The New Shokan Kitchen Island Project Presents PUT A WOMAN ON A PEDESTAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2021

On Friday, March 19 at 7 pm (EDT) monologues by six playwrights will be seen in the world premiere of Put a Woman On A Pedestal, an on-line StatueFest of readings by Pauline David-Sax, Renee' Flemings, Allison Fradkin, Judith Pratt, Laura Shamas and Lucy Wang.