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New York Theatre Ballet School Announces 2024-25 Class Schedule
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2024

New York Theatre Ballet School has announced its 2024-25 class schedule, offering a range of ballet classes for students of all ages and skill levels.

Ballet Hispánico to Present Pa'lante Scholars Spring Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2024

Join Ballet Hispánico for the Pa’lante Scholars Spring Concert, featuring performances by the Pre-Professional Program. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set For AMERICAN ROT at La MaMa
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2024

AMERICAN ROT – a new play by Kate Taney Billingsley, directed by Estelle Parsons – will be given its world-premiere production at La MaMa’s Ellen Stewart Theatre. Find out who is starring in the production here!

Ballet Hispánico Presents a Celebration of the Life and Legacy of its Founder, Tina Ramirez
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2023

Ballet Hispánico announces a ceremony to honor the passing of dance innovator Tina Ramirez, the iconic founding artistic director of the organization, to be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 5pm at 92NY.

Justin Cooley and Mira Nadon Win Clive Barnes Awards
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2022

The Clive Barnes Foundation, under the leadership of Holly Jones and Lloyd Mayor, announced the winners of the 12th Annual Clive Barnes Awards.

Tina Ramirez, Founder Of Ballet Hispánico, Has Passed Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2022

Dance innovator Tina Ramirez, the founding artistic director of Ballet Hispánico, died peacefully on Tuesday evening surrounded by her family.

Finalists Announced for Twelfth Annual Clive Barnes Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2022

The Clive & Valerie Barnes Foundation has announced the date for the 12th Annual Clive Barnes Awards. Hosted by New York 1's Frank DiLella, the presentation of the awards recognizing excellence in theater and dance will take place on Sunday, September 18th, 2022 at 3pm at the Westbeth Studio.

One Week Left To Apply For Ann Reinking Scholarship!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2021

There is ONE WEEK LEFT to apply for the inaugural year of the Ann Reinking Scholarship Program hosted by NYC based non profit, Off The Lane. Applications for this year will be open through midnight on June 30, 2021 with the winner being announced at the Empower Artists Fundraiser on November 8th, 2021.

Ballet Hispánico Presents Livestream Of EN FAMILIA And Virtual Movement Workshops In Partnership With DOROT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2021

Ballet Hispánico is partnering with DOROT, a New York City-based nonprofit organization creating social connections for older adults, to present a virtual performance and artistic talkback with Rodney Hamilton, Michelle Manzanales, and Melissa Verdecia on Thursday, May 13, 2021 and two virtual movement workshops on Thursdays May 20 and 27, 2021.

Ann Reinking Scholarship Applications Open Through June 30
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2021

Off The Lane announced today the opening of applications for the Ann Reinking Scholarship Program. Applications for this inaugural year will be open from May 3-June 30, 2021 with the winner being announced at the Empower Artists Fundraiser on November 8th, 2021, two days prior to the late Ann Reinking's birthday.

Ballet Hispánico Continues Partnership With Penn State With Virtual Latin Social Dance Class
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2021

Ballet Hispánico is continuing its Community Arts Partnerships with a free virtual Latin Social Dance Class in partnership with Penn State, on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 7:30pm ET. Held over Zoom, the class will be an extension of the Ballet Hispánico 50th Legacy Experience.

New York Theatre Ballet Presents LIFT Lab Live At St. Marks's Church-in-the-Bowery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2021

New York Theatre Ballet will present the second installment of LIFT Lab Live, an in-house live performance series created in the fall, that provides emerging and established choreographers with a safe space to create and offers audiences a safe space to experience live music and live performances of new choreography.

Off The Lane Announces The Ann Reinking Scholarship
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2021

Off The Lane announced today the formation of The Ann Reinking Scholarship, the first of which will be presented this November in conjunction with the birthday of the late legendary dancer/choreographer/teacher and actress Ann Reinking, who passed away last December.

New York Theatre Ballet Presents Between The Acts: Agnes De Mille
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2021

New York Theatre Ballet presents Between the Acts: Agnes de Mille on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at 11am ET on Zoom.

Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, February 5- with Christy Altomare, Bebe Neuwirth and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 5, 2021

Today (February 5) in live streaming: Stars in the House celebrates Ann Reinking, Christy Altomare stops by Backstage Live, and more!

VIDEO: Watch an Ann Reinking Tribute on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 5, 2021

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm ET) with an Ann Reinking Celebration with Bebe Neuwirth, Rick Elice, Rob Fisher, Greg Butler, Maria DiDia, Caitlin Carter, Jim Borstleman, William Whitener.

Wake Up With BWW 2/5: Rodgers and Hammerstein's CINDERELLA Comes to Disney+, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2021

Today's top stories: Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella comes to Disney+, Andrew Lloyd Webber calls on the UK government to trial a 'game-changing' chemical that could allow theatres to reopen, and more!

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.

Ballet Hispánico Announces B UNIDOS Facebook Watch Parties for TIBURONES, TITO ON TIMBALES and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2020

Ballet Hispánico continues its video series B Unidos with Facebook Watch Parties through May, available at www.facebook.com/ballethispanico or https://www.ballethispanico.org/performances/2019-2020-Season/BUnidos/WatchParty.