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TAKE THE LEAD World Premiere & More Set for Paper Mill Playhouse 2024-25 Season
by Joshua Wright - Mar 25, 2024

Paper Mill Playhouse has unveiled its 2024–2025 season. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

TAKE THE LEAD Musical Gets Developmental Workshop
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 13, 2024

A musicalized version of Take the Lead is in the works, with a developmental workshop underway this month in New York City.

Dancing Classrooms Celebrates Connection, Inclusion, And Joy Through Social Dance At MAD HOT BALL 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2023

Dancing Classrooms will host its annual Mad Hot Ball on Wednesday April 26, 2023 at 6:30pm EST at the Edison Ballroom in Manhattan's Theater District. The event will honor changemakers in the dance field with live music, student performances, a 'silent' and 'live,' fund-a-need auction, and of course, dancing! Watch a video recap of Mad Hot Ball 2022 here and get your tickets now.

Dancing Classrooms Philly to Host End Of Year Student Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2022

On Sunday, June 5th at 2:00 PM, Dancing Classrooms Philly will be hosting an End of Year Student Celebration at the University of the Arts' Elaine C. Levitt Auditorium at Gershman Hall (401 South Broad Street). This event is free, open to the public, and can be attended in person or virtually.

Kimmel Cultural Campus Expands Free Programming With "Family Fundays"
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2022

Due to popular demand, the Kimmel Cultural Campus expands its new FREE Plaza performance series with Family Fundays, designed to engage family audiences through playful arts presentations and interactive activities. The new family-oriented events join the lineup of FREE Plaza activities announced earlier this year, including Happy Hour Sessions, Lunchtime Unplugged, and Nightlife at the Kimmel.

Nichole Canuso Dance Company Announces Digital Tour Of BEING/WITH: HOME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2021

The intimate participatory performance, which explores separation, connection, and the power of listening, will play The John Michael Kohler Arts Center in Sheboygan, Wisconsin from February 11-24, 2021, followed by an engagement at the Bates Dance Festival in Lewiston, Maine from February 25-March 14, 2021.

Mad Hot Ball Gala Celebrates the Future of Dance With Bebe Neuwirth and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2020

New York City's dance education organization, Dancing Classrooms, live-streamed its popular annual fundraiser, known as The Mat Hot Ball on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, via YouTube and Facebook at 7:00pm EST.

Bebe Neuwirth to Host Dancing Classrooms' Virtual MAD HOT BALL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2020

The New York City dance education organization Dancing Classrooms will hold its popular annual fundraiser, known as The Mad Hot Ball, in a virtual format on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 6:30pm EST. The online gala will be hosted by Emmy and Tony Award winning actor Bebe Neuwirth.

Dancing Classrooms Philly Teaching Artist Donna J. Boyle Will Host Dance Lesson & Mixed Music Dance Party
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2019

On Friday, November 22 from 7:00PM to 11:30PM, dancer and Dancing Classrooms Philly (DCP) Teaching Artist Donna J. Boyle is hosting a Dance Lesson & Mixed Music Dance Party in support of DCP. The event will take place at The Church on the Mall, 500 W. Germantown Pike in Plymouth Meeting, PA, just outside center city Philadelphia.

Elevate! Benefit Cabaret for Dancing Classrooms To Take Place September 19
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2016

The exciting world of Dancing Classrooms, that most people know from the award-winning movies that tell its story, such as the Hollywood film starring Antonio Banderas Take the Lead, Mad Hot Ballroom, as well as Dancing in Jaffa, comes alive on the evening of September 19, 2016 for the Dancing Classrooms Contemporaries' premiere cabaret benefit event,  ELEVATE during National Ballroom Dance Week, (Sept. 15 - 25 ).

Elevate! Benefit Cabaret for Dancing Classrooms To Take Place September 19
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2016

The exciting world of Dancing Classrooms, that most people know from the award-winning movies that tell its story, such as the Hollywood film starring Antonio Banderas Take the Lead, Mad Hot Ballroom, as well as Dancing in Jaffa, comes alive on the evening of September 19, 2016 for the Dancing Classrooms Contemporaries' premiere cabaret benefit event,  ELEVATE during National Ballroom Dance Week, (Sept. 15 - 25 ).

Elevate Cabaret Evening to Benefit Dancing Classrooms Comes To Life!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 25, 2016

 The exciting world of Dancing Classrooms, that most people know from the award-winning movies that tell its story, such as the Hollywood film starring Antonio Banderas Take the Lead, Mad Hot Ballroom, as well as Dancing in Jaffa, comes alive on the evening of September 19, 2016 for the Dancing Classrooms Contemporaries' premiere cabaret benefit event,  ELEVATE during National Ballroom Dance Week, (Sept. 15 - 25 ). ELEVATE will celebrate community impact and artistic success with its line-up of vanguard and live cabaret performances and awards program, all to benefit Dancing Classroom's innovative approach to social and emotional learning, (SEL) with all the benefits of physical wellness,turning 4th and 5th graders into respectful 'young ladies and gentlemen' with self-discipline, self-respect and increased self-esteem. 

VIDEOS: Dancing Classrooms Helps Children Learn Empathy and Respect Through Ballroom Dance
by Michael Dale - Mar 11, 2016

The New York based non-profit benefits the emotional development of children in disadvantaged areas through dance.

BWW Exclusive: New Musicals at 54 Series - Jennifer Ashley Tepper Interviews Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner About 17 AGAIN
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jan 26, 2016

New Musicals at 54 is a series presented by Feinstein's/ 54 Below Programming Director Jennifer Ashley Tepper. Some of the 10 new and diverse musicals by a selection of today's most talented writers have had out-of-town productions, some have had workshops... now's your chance to be first to see them in NYC! Join us at New Musicals at 54 for one-night-only concerts celebrating each new show with songs, behind-the-scenes stories, and all-star casts!

BILLY ELLIOT's Maria May Stars in IF THE TREES COULD TALK Film, Screening This Weekend
by Movies News Desk - May 9, 2015

Maria May makes the leap from Broadway to the silver screen! 

Christina Applegate and Other Stars Presented at Dizzy Feet Foundation Gala
by Sarah Bellet - Aug 13, 2014

Christina Applegate, Jenna Elfman, Sarah Hyland, Paula Abdul, Mary Murphyand Elizabeth Berkley stepped forward as presenters at the annual Dizzy Feet Foundation gala to provide dance scholarships and opportunities to youth.

Christina Applegate, Paula Abdul and More Set for Dizzy Feet Foundation and The Music Center's 2014 'Celebration of Dance' Gala Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 19, 2014

The Dizzy Feet Foundation (DFF) and The Music Center today announced Christina Applegate, Jenna Elfman, Wayne Brady, Paula Abdul and Elizabeth Berkley as presenters for the fourth annual 'Celebration of Dance' Gala, which will take place at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at The Music Center in Los Angeles tonight, July 19.

Christina Applegate, Paula Abdul and More Set for Dizzy Feet Foundation and The Music Center's 2014 'Celebration of Dance' Gala, 7/19
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2014

The Dizzy Feet Foundation (DFF) and The Music Center today announced Christina Applegate, Jenna Elfman, Wayne Brady, Paula Abdul and Elizabeth Berkley as presenters for the fourth annual 'Celebration of Dance' Gala, which will take place at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at The Music Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 19.

BWW Interviews: Nigel Lythgoe Talks Dance Crews, Broadway, and Justin Bieber
by Matt Tamanini - May 27, 2014

The 11th season of SYTYCD begins this Wednesday, May 28th at 8:00/7:00 C. Recently I participated in a conference call with the show's creator, Executive Producer, and judge Nigel Lythgoe. In the excerpts from the conversation below, Uncle Nigel talked about the changes for this season, SYTYCD alums on Broadway, and Justin Bieber… yes Justin Bieber (bonus points if you can pick out the questions I asked).

Paul Sorvino Honored at Third Annual Gold Coast International Film Festival
by Sarah Bellet - Nov 6, 2013

From October 21-27, 2013 the Gold Coast Arts Center in collaboration with the Town of North Hempstead presented the 3rd annual Gold Coast International Film Festival (GCIFF)