Archive: December 2008

New Musical for 2009 – Special Engagement – “Tanguera” The Tango Musical

“Tanguera” opened on January 8, 2002 at the El Nacional de Buenos Aires Theatre, where the most successful musicals in Argentina have been presented. With more than thirty actors on stage, “Tanguera” reached an audience of over 220,000 people and became the musical most widely acclaimed by critics and industry.

Diablo Ballet Presents A Mid Summer Night’s Dream March 20 & 21, 2009

This timeless ballet showcases the hilarity and beauty of Shakespeare's classic dreamlike tale, where whimsy, romance, fun and enchantment await. Set to the music of Felix Mendelssohn and choreographed by Julia Adam.

Hong Kong Ballet – All Bach – February 13th – 15th, 2009

In their 30th anniversary year, The Hong Kong Ballet brings to the audience a sumptuous mixed bill and at its heart is the magnificent music of this baroque master.

South African Ballet Theatre and SABC to re-broadcast Swan Lake on Dec. 25th, 2008

SABC 2 and The South African Ballet Theatre are extremely pleased to announce that, due to public demand, the 2007 production of the world’s most popular ballet Swan Lake, will be re-broadcast on Christmas Day, 25 December 2008

Latest Headlines

• The South African Ballet Theatre returns to the stage with Carmen
• Firkin Crane – BLANK CANVAS 2011 – Call for applications
• DANCERS EXCEL AT ‘WORLD CUP’ OF BALLET AS THE CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL BALLET COMPETITION ENDS
• Open Dance Classes in NYC with COLLECTIVE BODY | DANCELAB Director Brian Carey Chung
• 2010 ROLEX DANCE AWARD To TWYLA THARP
• The South African Ballet Theatre’s Winter School 2010
• Tony Award Winners Join Career Transition For Dancers’ 25th Annual Silver Jubilee
• DANCE PARTY + PERFORMANCE MASH-UP TAKES 92Y’S 75th ANNIVERSARY SEASON OUT WITH A BANG
• The Ballet Bag Gives Ballet a New Spin
• The South African Ballet Theatre Forges Ahead
• TenduTV Premieres DancePulp on Hulu
• CTFD – Sono Osato Additional $250,000 Gift Announced
• 92nd Street Y Fridays at Noon | DOUG ELKINS PRESENTS
• ‘A Palo Seco’ solo debut for flamenco dancer Rebeca Tomás
• Dutch top modern ballet company Introdans visits South Africa for the fifth time, with SP!R!T

In The News

“PANDIBULAN: BATHING BY MOONLIGHT” BY KINDING SINDAW

A Yakan woman from the Philippines, half a world from home, dreams of tales from her youth as she works as a caregiver to strangers in a foreign land. April 22nd - May 2nd 2010, at La MaMa, NYC

ROLEX Presents Career Transition For Dancers’ 25th ANNIVERSARY SILVER JUBILEE

Rolex presents Career Transition For Dancers’ 25th ANNIVERSARY SILVER JUBILEE: A STAR-STUDDED RETROSPECTIVE on Monday, November 8, 2010 at New York City Center

TenduTV Premieres Dance on Camera Festival on Hulu

TenduTV announces the launch of the digital Dance on Camera Festival on Hulu.com

Diablo Ballet Promotional Video Trailer

Throughout its history the Diablo Ballet has achieved remarkable artistic success capturing enthusiastic public response, substantial critical acclaim, and international recognition.

American Tap Dance Foundation presents “Sound Check”

Tony Waag, director of American Tap Dance Foundation, announces the second annual "SOUND CHECK," a tap concert series with the singular purpose of highlighting the vast breadth and scope of tap.