Cicely Tyson to be Honored With Street Renaming in East Harlem
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2022
East 101st Street between 3rd and Lexington Avenues will be renamed Cicely Tyson Way in honor of the late, award-winning thespian. The tribute to the late East Harlem native Cicely Tyson will be marked with a street celebration on the very stretch of 101st that she grew up on.
Boston Ballet Presents MY OBSESSION in October
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2022
Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen and Boston Ballet present My Obsession, a program that explores our obsessions, devotions, and idols, featuring George Balanchine's Apollo and Allegro Brillante, Helen Pickett's 月夜Tsukiyo, and the return of crowd-favorite Stephen Galloway's DEVIL'S/eye. My Obsession runs October 6–16 at the Citizens Bank Opera House.
School Of Philadelphia Ballet Welcomes Jessica Kilpatrick And Andrea Long
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 25, 2022
Philadelphia Ballet has announced the addition of two new leading dance educators to the School of Philadelphia Ballet: Jessica Kilpatrick and Andrea Long. Kilpatrick, formerly Principal of Children's and Adult Programs at the School, re-joins the faculty as Principal, Lower School & Adult Programs.
Boston Ballet Announces 2022-2023 Company Roster
by Stephi Wild - Aug 17, 2022
Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen announces the 2022–2023 season roster. The roster includes a diverse roster of dancers from around the world with 63 professional dancers. Five new dancers join the main company, six new dancers join Boston Ballet II (BBII), Boston Ballet’s second company, and eight Boston Ballet dancers received promotions for the upcoming season.
Arts On Site Announces August Performances
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2022
Arts On Site (AOS) has announced August performances, featuring dance, music, and film in the heart of the East Village at Studio 3R, 12 St. Mark's Place, NYC.
Lincoln Center Announces 2022 BAAND Together Dance Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2022
Five of NYC's most iconic dance companies-Ballet Hispánico, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, and Dance Theatre of Harlem-return for the second BAAND Together Dance Festival, sharing the spotlight and an outdoor stage as a part of Summer for the City, Lincoln Center's new program that activates the entire campus under one banner offering hundreds of free live shows this summer season.
New 42 Announces Additions to Senior Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2022
New 42 announced the additions of Leroy Li, Michele Pagnotta, Amber Shavers, Russell Small, Vincent Taylor, and Aja Williams-Powell to their senior team.