Rajika Puri

World Music Institute Unveils Spring-Summer 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2025

World Music Institute has revealed a fresh batch of new events for 2025. This Spring-Summer season's program includes such well-loved artists as Anoushka Shankar and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

World Music Institute And Asia Society Present Dancing The Gods: A Two Day Indian Dance Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2024

Celebrate the 13th year of the Dancing the Gods Festival of Indian Dance, presented by World Music Institute and Asia Society.

Photos: Joshua Beamish And MOVETHECOMPANY Present @GISELLE
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2023

Choreographer Joshua Beamish and MOVETHECOMPANY gave New York audiences a modern reimagining of the beloved classic ballet romance, Giselle. See photos from the event.

World Music Institute To Present DANCING THE GODS FESTIVAL in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2023

The World Music Institute's annual Dancing the Gods festival celebrates its 12th year, for the first time at the Ailey Citigroup Theater.

World Music Institute Announces Spring/Summer 2023 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2023

WMI celebrates its 38th year in NYC with sixteen performances featuring artists from over a dozen countries.

World Music Institute Presents Dancing The Gods A Two-Day Virtual Indian Dance Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2022

The World Music Institute's annual Dancing the Gods festival celebrates its 11th year, once again in a virtual format. Audiences will be treated to spectacular performances from two of India's most revered and globally recognized dancers. Each program will begin with a pre-show slide presentation from festival curator and respected Indian dance expert and storyteller, Rajika Puri - 'Storytelling Traditions in India''.

Battery Dance Festival To Feature 40 In-Person Performances In Celebration Of 40th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2021

Battery Dance celebrates the 40th Anniversary of its free summer festival from August 12-20, 2021, in partnership with Battery Park City Authority. The 40th Annual Battery Dance Festival features 16 international dance films from August 12-14 at 7pm ET via YouTube. 40 in-person and livestreamed performances will be staged at Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Park, New York City, from August 15-20 at 7pm ET. In total, 32 premieres by 53 dance companies are offered to international audiences, promoting Battery Dance’s mission of connecting the world through dance.

The 40th Annual Battery Dance Festival Announces Virtual And Live Performance Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2021

Battery Dance has announced the companies that will be featured in the 40th Annual Battery Dance Festival with 16 international dance films from 14 countries from August 12-14 and in-person performances by 38 companies from August 15-20, 2021, at 7pm ET at Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park, New York City that will also be live-streamed.

The Bessies Celebrated Artists And Arts Workers Tonight At Virtual Bessies Ceremony
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2020

The 36th Annual NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, reconceived this year to honor all of the 2019/20 nominated artists, took place tonight as a virtual ceremony.

The Bessies to Present Town Hall and 2020 Virtual Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2020

The Bessies announced today that it will present a virtual event this year to honor the 2019-20 nominees. The 36th annual Bessies ceremony, to be held on Monday, December 14, will be a place for the dance and performance community to come together in solidarity, support, and celebration during these continuing challenging times.

Battery Dance Presents The 39th Annual Battery Dance Festival In Virtual Form
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2020

Battery Dance announces the 39th Annual Battery Dance Festival with free virtual performances from August 14-22, 2020, available online nightly 7pm - 8pm via YouTube. For more information, visit http://batterydance.org/battery-dance-festival/. Films will remain online for ten days after their premiere.

Battery Dance Announces Artists and Themes for 39th Annual BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL In Virtual Form
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2020

Battery Dance has announced the 39th Annual Battery Dance Festival with free virtual performances from August 14-22, 2020, available online nightly 7pm - 8pm via YouTube.

Works & Process Presents Virtual Program Featuring Premieres of New Commissions Related to BROADCAST FROM HOME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2020

On Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 7:30pm, Works & Process at the Guggenheim will present a virtual program featuring premieres of two new commissions related to composer Lisa Bielawa's ongoing project, Broadcast from Home, a significant new musical work launched by Bielawa in April 2020.

WPA Announces Schedule Change; Will Present COOPED by Jamar Roberts Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2020

Works & Process, the performing arts series at the Guggenheim, believes in the transformative power of art. Tonight they will now highlight Cooped by Jamar Roberts, a Works & Process Artists #WPAVirtualCommission that premiered on May 24.

World Music Institute Has Announced Spring/Summer 2019-2020 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2020

World Music Institute (WMI) continues to celebrate its 34th year in NYC with a fresh roster of global artists for the Spring/Summer 2019-2020 Season.

Five Performances Of FROM THE HORSE'S MOUTH Celebrate The 75th Anniversary Of The Jerome Robbins Dance Division NYPL At Theater At The 14th St. Y
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2019

In celebration of 75 years of the Jerome Robbins Dance Division of the New York Public Library, From the Horse's Mouth will dedicate its next theater/dance performance event to the history of this storied institution and the establishment of its international dance archive. Rare film footage, videos and multimedia will enhance this edition of From the Horse's Mouth and its unique blend of movement and storytelling.

FROM THE HORSE'S MOUTH Celebrates The 75th Anniversary Of The NY Public Library For The Performing Arts Dance Division
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2019

In celebration of 75 years of the Jerome Robbins Dance Division of the New York Public Library, From the Horse's Mouth will dedicate its next theater/dance performance event to the history of this storied institution and the establishment of its international dance archive. Rare film footage, videos and multimedia will enhance this edition of From the Horse's Mouth and its unique blend of movement and storytelling.

Host Justin Vivian Bond, Presenters, And Performers Announced For 35th Annual Bessie Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2019

The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, announced today that Obie and Bessie Award winner Justin Vivian Bond, hailed by The New Yorker as “the best cabaret artist of their generation,' will host the 2019 awards ceremony. The performers and award presenters were also revealed.

India's Independence Celebrates With Lady Liberty At Sunset For Battery Dance Festival
by Cindy Sibilsky - Sep 9, 2019

It was fitting that Manipuri dance was chosen to commemorate India Independence Day, because during British colonial rule the dances were ridiculed as savage, immoral and outdated. Fortunately, thanks to India's independence, the help of activists, scholars and performers revitalizing ancient yet timeless traditions, and organizations like Battery Dance Festival, Manipuri dance can continue to thrive not only in India but on the world's stage. Lord Krishna must be pleased!

The Bessies Announce Honorees Of Lifetime Achievement And Service To The Field Awards
by Julie Musbach - Aug 13, 2019

The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, announced today the recipients of two special awards.