Tommie Waheed Evans

Ohio Contemporary Ballet Performs For Free in Cain Park This June
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024

Kick off the summer season with a FREE performance by Ohio Contemporary Ballet on June 29, 2024, at Cain Park.

34th Annual International Conference And Festival Of Blacks In Dance Hosts Over 900 Attendees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2024

The International Association of Blacks in Dance in partnership with Collage Dance Collective presented the 34th Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance, Can't Turn You Loose: A Love Letter to Black Dance from January 24-28, 2024. Learn about the success of the event!

ZviDance to Present The World Premiere Of Zvi Gotheiner's THE FIELD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 15, 2024

ZviDance will present THE FIELD, an original dance piece from acclaimed choreographer and artistic director, Zvi Gotheiner.

Philadanco Returns to Manhattan's Joyce Theater in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2024

Philadanco will return to Manhattan’s Joyce Theater for the 32nd time, and first since 2018, with “InTangible,” a program of New York premieres by four emerging choreographers, from February 6 through February 10, 2024.

Can't Turn You Loose: A Love Letter to Black Dance Begins Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2024

The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) presents the 34th Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance, Can't Turn You Loose: A Love Letter to Black Dance.

USC Visions and Voices Presents The West Coast Premiere of BODIES AS SITE OF FAITH AND PROTEST by waheedworks, February 28
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2024

USC Visions and Voices will present the West Coast premiere of Bodies as Site of Faith and Protest  on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at Bovard Auditorium.

IABD & Collage Dance Collective to Present 34th Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024

The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) and Collage Dance Collective will honor the Bluff City Cluster of the LINKS Incorporated, The Jenkins Family Foundation, and Tommie-Waheed Evans at the 34th Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance.

Kinesis Project Dance Theatre and Opera On Tap Present CAPACITY, OR: THE WORK OF CRACKLING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2023

Don't miss the breathtaking performance of 'Capacity, or: The Work of Crackling' by Kinesis Project Dance Theatre and Opera On Tap as part of Summer on the Hudson. Find out more and get the full schedule on our website.

Kinesis Project Dance Theatre To Present CAPACITY, OR: THE WORK OF CRACKLING At Snug Harbor Dance Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2023

Kinesis Project dance theatre will present Capacity, or: the Work of Crackling at the Snug Harbor Dance Festival from September 23-24, 2023 at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden.

World Premieres, New York Premieres & More Set for The Joyce Theater Fall '23/Winter '24 Season of International Dance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2023

The Joyce Theater Foundation has revealed the complete calendar of performances from renowned U.S. and international dance companies slated for The Joyce Theater’s Fall ‘23/Winter ‘24 season.

Dutch National Ballet Makes Historic Jacob's Pillow Debut In Week 2 Of Dance Festival 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2023

In the second week of Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival 2023, the internationally renowned Dutch National Ballet will make its historic debut in the Ted Shawn Theatre, July 5-9. Week 2 of the Festival will also feature several one-night-only performances on the outdoor Henry J. Leir Stage, including Ice Dance International on July 5, Querencia Dance Company on July 6, waheedworks on July 7, and The MasterZ At Work Dance Family on July 8—tickets for which are available on a Choose What You Pay model. Tickets for all performances are now on sale.

Arts Education Initiative Presents Virtual Student Matinee For Entire Dallas ISD
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2023

Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) and Broadway Dallas (BD) are joining together for a second year to advance arts education accessibility to Dallas Independent School District students during Black History Month 2023.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre And Broadway Dallas Partner With Dallas Independent School District For Arts Education Initiative
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2023

Dallas Black Dance Theatre and Broadway Dallas are joining together for a second year to advance arts education accessibility to Dallas Independent School District students during Black History Month 2023.

The Joyce Theater Foundation to Present American Dance Platform Featuring Les Ballet Afrik & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2022

The Joyce Theater Foundation will continue its championing of burgeoning choreographic voices in the seventh iteration of its American Dance Platform. Hand-picked by celebrated dance maker Ronald K. Brown, three companies representing the best in dance from across the country will each perform twice at The Joyce Theater from January 10-15. 

Dallas Black Dance Theatre to Present DIRECTOR'S CHOICE SERIES in November
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 16, 2022

Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) celebrates its 46th anniversary with works by internationally acclaimed choreographers and a DBDT-grown artist. The Director's Choice series features the classic works of Elisa Monte, Darrell Grand Moultrie, Tommie-Waheed Evans, and a world premiere by Dallas native My'Kal Stromile.

Verb, 'Ohio Contemporary Ballet' is Coming to Tremont's Arts in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2022

Arts in August will present Verb, “Ohio Contemporary Ballet” at Tremont’s Lincoln Park on August 13, 2022 at 7:00pm. The program features Anti/gone, by award-winning choreographer Tommie-Waheed Evans, returning to the stage for one last time this season.

Verb Ohio Contemporary Ballet to Present Regional Summer Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2022

Verb, “Ohio Contemporary Ballet” kicks off their summer series with a regional tour of the Great Lakes region. Verb is a uniquely Midwestern contemporary ballet company focused on building community through performances and educational programs.

Chamber Dance Project's GRACE, GRANDEUR & GATSBY Opens Next Month
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2022

Chamber Dance Project, Washington's premier contemporary dance company, opens its ninth summer season with Grace, Grandeur & Gatsby.

Verb Kicks Off Summer Outdoor Performances At Cain Park
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2022

Verb, “Ohio Contemporary Ballet,” kicks off its season of outdoor performances with the powerful new work, Anti/gone, by award-wining choreographer, Tommie-Waheed Evans.

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.