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World Premieres & More Set for 2024-25 Kennedy Center Dance Season


The 2024-25 Kennedy Center Dance season has been revealed! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Pontus Lidberg Dance to Return to The Joyce With ON THE NATURE OF RABBITS


The Joyce Theater will welcome the return of internationally acclaimed choreographer Pontus Lidberg with his latest evening-length work, On the Nature of Rabbits. Learn about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Works & Process Underground Uptown Dance Festival to Present ON THE NATURE OF RABBITS


Works & Process at the Guggenheim presents the Underground Uptown Dance Festival, featuring commissioned street and social dances in the subterranean theater at the Guggenheim and at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall. The festival aims to amplify the qualities of dance to connect and foster joy and community.

Works & Process Announces Underground Uptown Dance Festival


Works & Process at the Guggenheim presents the Underground Uptown Dance Festival, a festival of commissioned street and social dances taking place in the subterranean Frank Lloyd Wright-designed theater at the Guggenheim from January 10-16, 2024 and at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall on January 12.

Terrence Mann & More to Join New York City Ballet's 75th Anniversary Performances


New York City Ballet has revealed number of guest artists who will perform with the Company during its ongoing 75th Anniversary Season.

Works & Process Unveils Spring 2024 Season Featuring Bartlett Sher-Directed CORRUPTION, Paper Mill's GUN & POWER and More


Works & Process is back with their biggest season yet! Discover the lineup of performances and discussions happening in Spring 2024, including venues and dates. Don't miss out on this unique behind-the-scenes experience in the world of performing arts.

Review: BLACK SABBATH - THE BALLET, Sadler's Wells


A stunning celebration of the music of Birmingham legends Black Sabbath performed by the Birmingham Royal Ballet. The combination of heavy metal music with ballet may not seem an obvious one but here we are thanks to the direction of Carlos Acosta, who had the vision to celebrate Birmingham’s most popular musical exports, Black Sabbath, in this three-act ballet from Birmingham Royal Ballet.

Principal Dancer Russell Janzen To Give Final Performance With New York City Ballet During The 2023 Fall Season


New York City Ballet Principal Dancer RUSSELL JANZEN will give his final performance with New York City Ballet on September 24 at 3pm, dancing the principal role in “Diamonds” from George Balanchine's Jewels.   

World Premieres, New York Premieres & More Set for The Joyce Theater Fall '23/Winter '24 Season of International Dance


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.

Martha Graham Dance Company to Present GRAHAM100, A Three-Season 100th Anniversary Celebration


The Martha Graham Dance Company will present GRAHAM100—The First and The Future, a three-season 100th anniversary celebration of Martha Graham’s work and legacy to begin September 2023 and continue throughout 2026.

Works From Justin Peck, Christopher Wheeldon, Jerome Robbins, and More Set For New York City Ballet's 2023 Spring Season


New York City Ballet’s 2023 Spring Season will open on Tuesday, April 18 with an All Balanchine program consisting of George Balanchine’s Concerto Barocco, Kammermusik No. 2, and Raymonda Variations.  Learn more about the full season here!

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park Announces Community Classes Beginning This Month


Kaatsbaan Cultural Park has announced that their Community Classes will begin on March 27, 2023. Kaatsbaan offers Ballet, movement, family dance, and contemporary movement classes.

Principal Dancer Harrison Ball to Give Final Performance With New York City Ballet This Spring


New York City Ballet Principal Dancer HARRISON BALL will give his final performance with New York City Ballet on Sunday, April 30, performing in George Balanchine’s Haiff Divertimento and Jerome Robbins’ Afternoon of a Faun.

New York City Ballet Announces 2023 Winter Season Featuring a World Premiere by Justin Peck & More


New York City Ballet’s 2023 Winter Season – January 17 through February 26 – will feature performances of 17 ballets performed by New York City Ballet’s 100 dancers and apprentices and the 62-piece New York City Ballet Orchestra.

ICARUS is Now Playing at Det KGL. Teater


In Icarus, choreographer Pontus Lidberg daringly inserts a queer heart into classic Greek myths. It is the last part of a trilogy, inspired by liminal beings in Greek mythology who are caught in the paradox of being both human and not human, but also neither. Too human to be animals, but not human enough to be accepted as such, they live outside the bounds of society.

The Crossing Performs World Premiere Of Michael Gordon's TRAVEL GUIDE TO NICARAGUA This November


Grammy Award-winning choir The Crossing gives the world premiere performance of Michael Gordon's Travel Guide to Nicaragua at Congregation Rodeph Shalom in Philadelphia, PA on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 7:00pm and the NYC premiere performance at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 7:30pm. Avante-garde cellist Maya Beiser joins The Crossing for the long-awaited premieres, which were postponed due to the pandemic.

Miami City Ballet Announces Five New Dancers; Durante Verzola Joins MCB School Faculty


Entering its 37th season, Miami City Ballet has announced five new dancers to its company roster.  Joining MCB's roster of world-class dancers for the 22/23 Season is principal dancer Yuliia Moskalenko, who joins the company from the National Opera of Ukraine.

Los Angeles Philharmonic to Present A Summer of Latinx Events at the Ford


The Los Angeles Philharmonic will present a summer of Latinx events at the Ford. Upcoming events include Chulita Vinyl Club July 17, Monsieur Periné July 24, and more. 

COPENHAGEN SUMMER DANCE Comes to Det KGL. Teater This Week


Copenhagen Summer Dance is an open-air contemporary dance festival held at Ofelia Plads harbor pier in the heart of Copenhagen. Over the years, Copenhagen Summer Dance has established itself as a must-see event drawing people from all over the world to experience contemporary dance with the harbor, the Opera House and passing boats as backdrop. 

Summer 2022 Dance Events Announced For the Hollywood Bowl and the Ford


Summer 2022 dance events  have been announced for The Hollywood Bowl and The Ford. Check out the full lineup here!

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