Steven Melendez

New York Theatre Ballet Partners With 14th Street Y For Free Dance Classes
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2025

New York Theatre Ballet (NYTB) and the14th Street Y have teamed up to present 'Between the Acts,' Sunday afternoons beginning February 9. Hosted by the14th Street Y in collaboration with the Sirovich Center for Balanced Living, these free one-hour programs will include accessible conversation about dance and beginner-friendly dance movement classes for teens, adults, and children ages 5 -11.

Photos: Meet the Nominees For the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 7, 2024

A special event was held recently for press to meet the Chita Rivera Awards nominees. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!

Kozlova Int'l Ballet Competition to Be Held at Kaye Playhouse in April
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 31, 2024

The VALENTINA KOZLOVA INTERNATIONAL BALLET COMPETITION, celebrating its 13th year, returns to The Kaye Playhouse, with 200+ young classical ballet and contemporary dancers, ages 9 to 26, from countries around the world.

New York Theatre Ballet Launches Summer Repertoire Workshops
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2024

Explore the summer repertoire workshops by NEW YORK THEATRE BALLET. Dive into the world of ballet with these engaging and immersive workshops.

Valentina Kozlova International Ballet Competition to Return to The Kaye Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2024

The VALENTINA KOZLOVA INTERNATIONAL BALLET COMPETITION, celebrating its 13th year, will return to The Kaye Playhouse. Learn more about the competition!

New York Theatre Ballet Unveils 2024 World Premieres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024

New York Theatre Ballet will present World Premiere works in 2024. Learn about programming and see how to purchase tickets!

New York Theatre Ballet to Present THE NUTCRACKER This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2023

New York Theatre Ballet will present its annual holiday production of Keith Michael’s The Nutcracker with six shows, Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17 at Florence Gould Hall in New York City.

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park and Upstate Films to Co-Present LIFT This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2023

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park and Upstate Films co-present LIFT on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 7 pm, at Starr Cinema in Rhinebeck NY.

LEGENDS & VISIONARIES Program To Feature World Premiere Of New Work By Steven Melendez, And Company Premieres Of ROSES (1990) By Douglas Dunn
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2023

A World Premiere by Steven Melendez and Company Premieres by  Douglas Dunn, David Gordon, and Amanda Treiber will headline New York Theatre Ballet's “Legends & Visionaries” program, October 6 and 7 at 7:00 P.M. at Florence Gould Hall in 

New York Theatre Ballet LIFT Documentary Acquired by Paramount's Republic Pictures
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2023

Get an exclusive look into the world of New York Theatre Ballet with the LIFT documentary, recently acquired by Paramount's Republic Pictures. Discover the behind-the-scenes stories and captivating performances of this renowned ballet company.

Dorrance Dance Returns To The Ted Shawn Theatre For Festival 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2023

In the fourth week of Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival 2023, crowd-favorite Dorrance Dance returns July 19-23. The week will also feature several performances on the outdoor Henry J. Leir Stage, including Seán Curran Company & Darrah Carr Dance on July 19-20, a world premiere by Mythili Prakash on July 21, and The School at Jacob's Pillow on July 22. Tickets for all performances are now on sale.

VIBRANT BLUE World Premiere to Highlight New York Theatre Ballet's Spring 2023 Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2023

The World Premiere of Vibrant Blue, choreographed by Arthur Avilés, will highlight New York Theatre Ballet’s Spring 2023 performances May 5 and 6 at 7:00PM at Florence Gould Hall in New York City.

The Kaye Playhouse to Host VALENTINA KOZLOVA INTERNATIONAL BALLET COMPETITION This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 1, 2023

The VALENTINA KOZLOVA INTERNATIONAL BALLET COMPETITION will return to the stage, this year at The Kaye Playhouse, with 100+ young classical ballet and contemporary dancers from countries around the world, including Brazil, South Korea, England, Ireland, Belgium, Japan, Ireland, Paraguay, and more. The exceptional talents will dance for medals, scholarships, and company contracts. 

New York Theatre Ballet Presents THE NEXT 45, April 19
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2023

Celebrating the future, while honoring the past, New York Theatre Ballet (NYTB) will present The Next 45, an evening benefiting NYTB, Wednesday, April 19, 6:00 P.M. at NYTB's headquarters at St. Mark's Church-in-the Bowery. Emceed by actress Anissa Felix of Netflix's Survival of the Thickest and Stephanie Ruhle, NBC News Senior Business Analyst and host of MSNBC's “The 11th Hour,”

New York Theatre Ballet to Present THE NEXT 45 Emceed by Anissa Felix & Stephanie Ruhle
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2023

Celebrating the future, while honoring the past, New York Theatre Ballet will present The Next 45, an evening benefiting NYTB, Wednesday, April 19, 6:00 P.M. at NYTB’s headquarters at St. Mark’s Church-in-the Bowery.

New York Theatre Ballet Presents BETWEEN THE ACTS, March 2
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2023

New York Theatre Ballet's (NYTB) new Artistic Director Steven Melendez will discuss his plans and bold vision to build upon the acclaimed company's 45-year legacy in “Between The Acts,” a free event, Thursday, March 2, 5:30-7:00PM at Chase Bank, Harlem Community branch, 55 West 125th Street in New York City. 

New York Theatre Ballet's SLEEPING BEAUTY To Take the Stage, March 11 And 12
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2023

New York Theatre Ballet (NYTB) presents Sleeping Beauty in six performances at Florence Gould Hall, Saturday, March 11 and Sunday, March 12.

New York Theatre Ballet Presents THE NUTCRACKER, December 9, 10 And 11
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2022

Sugarplums, Snowflakes, and Waltzing Flowers will take the stage for seven performances of New York Theatre Ballet's (NYTB) The Nutcracker, Friday, December 9, Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11 at Florence Gould Hall in New York City. 

Acclaimed Documentary Featuring New York Theatre Ballet's Community LIFT Program Wins Children's Resilience in Film Award
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2022

New York Theatre Ballet (NYTB), under the Artistic Direction of Steven Melendez, is pleased to be honored by Shine Global and its first-ever Children's Resilience in Film Award bestowed upon the feature-length film LIFT and filmmaker David J. Petersen.

New York Theatre Ballet Announces 2022 Fall Season Featuring Works by Jerome Robbins, José Limón & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2022

Signature works by master choreographers will highlight New York Theatre Ballet’s Legends & Visionaries program on October 21 and 22 at 7:00 P.M. at Florence Gould Hall in New York City.