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Watch as Susan Stroman and a Bevy of Dancers Worldwide Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of
Center Stage
By Ryan McPhee | 12/30/2020
The master class event and cast reunion took place earlier this month, with moves from Robyn Hurder, Clyde Alves, and more.
Video
Watch 27 Broadway and Ballet Performers Dance for You in 'The Music and the Mirror' Video
By Talaura Harms | 12/23/2020
The performance from American Dance Machine for the 21st Century recreates the classic choreography from
A Chorus Line.
Film & TV News
Disney+’s Dance Docuseries
On Pointe
Begins Streaming December 18
By Dan Meyer | 12/18/2020
Young students pursue their dreams at the School of American Ballet as they prepare for
The Nutcracker
and more.
Dance News
New York City Ballet Will Not Return to Live Performances Until Fall 2021
By Dan Meyer | 10/23/2020
The dance troupe, which plans to resume performances at the David H. Koch Theater in September 2021, has announced details of its 2021-2022 season.
Dance News
'Re-Imagined'
Revelations
and More to Premiere Virtually at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
By Dan Meyer | 10/08/2020
A new interpretation of
Pas de Duke
was filmed on top of the Woolworth Building in NYC.
Dance News
Max Clayton, Karla Garcia, and 30 More Broadway Performers Lead New Dance Short Film
By Ruthie Fierberg | 09/14/2020
Choreographed by Banji Aborisade,
SC7NARIO
debuts September 19 for National Dance Day. Check out this exclusive sneak peek.
Dance News
New York City Ballet Unveils Lineup for Fall 2020 Virtual Programming
By Dan Meyer | 09/10/2020
Choreographer Justin Peck will debut a new ballet set to Chris Thile’s “Thank You, New York.”
Dance News
Stars of Cult Favorite
Center Stage
Reunite in September 1 Live Stream
By Playbill Staff | 09/01/2020
The 20th anniversary event will support American Ballet Theatre's Crisis Relief Fund.
Video
Watch Robert Battle's
No Longer Silent
Beginning August 27
By Dan Meyer | 08/27/2020
The piece streams as part of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Ailey All Access series.
Video
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Streams
Shelter
Beginning August 20
By Dan Meyer | 08/20/2020
The ballet was created by Jawole Willa Jo Zollar.
Video
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Streams
Ella
and
In/Side
Beginning August 13
By Dan Meyer | 08/13/2020
The pieces, performed in repertory, were created by Artistic Director Robert Battle.
Video
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Streams
Love Stories
Beginning August 6
By Dan Meyer | 08/06/2020
The original piece hails from Judith Jamison in collaboration with Rennie Harris and Robert Battle.
Dance News
LaDuca Shoes Launches BIPOC-Inclusive LaDuca Palette With 4 New Shades
By Dan Meyer | 07/30/2020
The company also brought on D&I consultant and marketing professional Selena Robinson.
Video
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Streams
Awakening
Beginning July 30
By Dan Meyer | 07/30/2020
The original piece hails from Artistic Director Robert Battle.
Off-Broadway News
Apollo Theater, Second Stage, La MaMa, Hundreds More Receive Relief Aid From the NYC COVID-19 Response and Impact Fund
By Dan Meyer | 07/29/2020
Over $110 million was distributed to non-profit theatre companies and performing arts organizations.
Video
Watch NYCB Principal Dancer Taylor Stanley Perform in Front of the Pride Installation at Lincoln Center
By Dan Meyer | 07/28/2020
Ces noms que nous portons
, choreographed by Kyle Abraham, celebrates queerness, color, and identity.
Dance News
Alvin Ailey Streams
Blues Suite
Beginning July 23
By Olivia Clement | 07/23/2020
The Ailey All Access broadcast is from
Three by Three,
a 1985 PBS Great Performances television special.
Classic Arts News
New Victory Dance Returns With Free Virtual Classes for Kids and Teens
By Dan Meyer | 07/22/2020
New Victory Theatre's annual dance series spotlights New York City dance companies and soloists.
Education News
Debbie Allen Will Be Part of
Tap Into Empowerment,
45 Master Classes Hosted by Syncopated Ladies Founder Chloé Arnold
By Andrew Gans | 07/22/2020
The online event is scheduled for August 7–9.
Dance News
Jonathan Glazer's Dance Film
Strasbourg 1518
to Premiere Online July 21
By Olivia Clement | 07/20/2020
Inspired by the 16th-century "dance plague," the short experimental piece features a score from his
Under the Skin
collaborator Mica Levi.
Classic Arts News
Hymn to Alvin Ailey
Documentary Makes Its Streaming Premiere June 25
By Dan Meyer | 06/24/2020
The film celebrates the life of the famed
Revelations
choreographer—watch on Ailey All Access.
Classic Arts News
San Francisco Ballet Takes a ‘Leap of Faith’ Into New Season
By Ryan McPhee | 06/19/2020
The 2021 lineup includes a world premiere by Cathy Marston and the West Coast premiere of Alexei Ratmansky’s
The Seasons.
Dance News
New York City Ballet Cancels 2020 Fall Season
By Andrew Gans | 06/18/2020
The famed company has also canceled its annual engagement of
George Balanchine's The Nutcracker.
Dance News
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Observes Juneteenth by Streaming Donald Byrd’s
Greenwood
By Andrew Gans | 06/18/2020
The ensemble work draws on the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre as a source.
Dance News
Capezio Vows to Create a Line of Skin Color–Inclusive Pointe Shoes
By Dan Meyer | 06/16/2020
President and CEO Michael A. Terlizzi released a statement responding to a Change.org petition.
Classic Arts News
Karine Plantadit, John Selya, Ashleigh Wilson, More Among Judges for Pas de Deux Virtual Competition
By Andrew Gans | 06/16/2020
Youth America Grand Prix presents the competition, which includes over 12,000 aspiring dancers ages 9 to 19.
Dance News
Dance Theatre of Harlem Launches 7-Weeks of Online Programming
By Mark Peikert | 06/13/2020
As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, the venerable company is sharing full streams of works from its archives.
Benefits and Galas
Leslie Odom Jr., Cynthia Erivo, More Set for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Virtual Gala
By Ryan McPhee | 06/10/2020
The June 11 streaming event will feature old and new performances, interviews, and more.
Classic Arts News
Stream
Björk Ballet
and More From San Francisco Ballet in June
By Damian Fowler | 05/26/2020
Upcoming streaming events from the company’s repertory will honor the 50th anniversary of San Francisco Pride.
Classic Arts News
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Continues Performance Series With Weekly Broadcasts, Including Camille A. Brown's
City of Rain
By Damian Fowler | 05/20/2020
The company will also present
Revelations
and its annual fundraising gala online in June.
Dance News
Stream
Rubies
and
Concerto DSCH
From New York City Ballet
By Ruthie Fierberg | 04/27/2020
The world-renowned company announces more digital programming, including classes with the pros.
Classic Arts News
New York City Ballet Launches Digital Spring Season
By Andrew Gans | 04/20/2020
The six weeks of online programming will feature full ballets and excerpts from more than 20 works.
Dance News
Travis Wall Hosts Free Virtual Dance Convention
Break the Floor: Live
By Ruthie Fierberg | 04/13/2020
The
So You Think You Can Dance
and
The Wrong Man
choreographer hosts interactive classes, group competition, and more beginning April 18.
Classic Arts News
American Ballet Theatre Cancels 2020 Season at Metropolitan Opera Due to COVID-19 Health Crisis
By Dan Meyer | 04/08/2020
Productions on the slate included
Romeo and Juliet
,
Jane Eyre
, and
The Sleeping Beauty
.
Dance
Alvin Ailey Launches Online Streaming Series With Screening of
Revelations
March 30
By Olivia Clement | 03/30/2020
Ailey All Access will feature screenings of full-length works, dance classes, original short films, and more.
Classic Arts News
New York City Ballet Cancels Entire Spring 2020 Season
By Ryan McPhee | 03/26/2020
The lineup was to begin April 21.
Dance News
Debbie Allen to Teach Free Online Dance Class March 18
By Ruthie Fierberg | 03/18/2020
The two-time Tony nominee and dance legend will lead the session via Instagram.
Awards
Celia Rose Gooding, Sophia Anne Caruso, More Named Finalists for the Clive Barnes Awards
By Dan Meyer | 02/25/2020
The theatre prize celebrates the work of young professionals in acting and dance.
Classic Arts News
Joffrey Ballet’s 2020–2021 Season Will Feature World Premiere of
Of Mice and Men
Ballet
By Andrew Gans | 02/20/2020
The adaptation of the classic John Steinbeck novel will be presented on a program with George Balanchine’s
Serenade
.
Los Angeles News
Debbie Allen’s
Freeze Frame
Will Be Part of
Dancing for Life!
at Los Angeles’ Orpheum Theatre
By Andrew Gans | 02/19/2020
The evening, presented by the Los Angeles International Dance Festival, will also feature the Lula Washington Dance Theatre and Chloe Arnold’s
Syncopated Ladies.
Classic Arts News
William Forsythe World Premieres, Christopher Wheeldon's
A Midsummer Night's Dream
, More in Boston Ballet's 2020–2021 Season
By Ryan McPhee | 02/11/2020
A Forsythe triple bill will kick off the lineup, which also includes four world premieres from the ongoing ChoreograpHER initiative.
Classic Arts News
Aladdin
, Works By George Balanchine and Justin Peck, More Set for Houston Ballet 2020–2021 Season
By Dan Meyer | 01/27/2020
A slate of repertoire, storied works, and artistic showcases will take to the stage in Texas.
Classic Arts News
Alma Dance Company Presents
Yellow
January 18
By Playbill Staff | 01/14/2020
The performances—including a relaxed matinée—will support The Sunrise Movement.
Photos
The Ensemblist Announces This Year's Ones to Watch List
By Nathan Skethway | 01/06/2020
The popular platform honors four ensemble members from
Hadestown
,
Beetlejuice
, and more.
Regional News
Hamilton
Duo Andy Blankenbuehler and Stephanie Klemons Will Co-Choreograph Peter Pan-Inspired
Fly
By Dan Meyer | 12/17/2019
The musical, starring
Summer
's Storm Lever, will begin at La Jolla Playhouse February 18, 2020.
Classic Arts News
Alvin Ailey Honors Masazumi Chaya, Its Long-Standing Associate Artistic Director
By Susan Reiter | 12/17/2019
On the eve of his retirement, Chaya will be honored with a special performance on December 22 by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Dance News
Barrington Stage to Present New Joshua Bergasse Dance Musical
Crossing
By Olivia Clement | 12/12/2019
The company will offer a developmental presentation of the new piece about a group of immigrants crossing the border.
Classic Arts News
Cast Set for City Center Run of Matthew Bourne’s
Swan Lake
By Andrew Gans | 12/12/2019
The limited engagement begins January 30, 2020.
Obituaries
Valerie Taylor-Barnes, Dancer and Founder of the Clive Barnes Awards, Dies at 88
By Ruthie Fierberg | 11/22/2019
The former Royal Ballet performer and arts philanthropist passed away November 17.
Dance News
A Peek Inside Dance Lab New York’s Developmental Lab for Female Choreographers of Color
By Marc J. Franklin | 10/31/2019
In collaboration with the Joyce Theater Foundation, DLNY hosts its incubator for new work through November 10.
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