Archive: April 2009

Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet – New York Premieres Announced for Joyce Theater, May 5th – 10th, 2009

Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet will perform a special New York City engagement May 5 – 10, 2009 at The Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue (at 19th Street). The acclaimed company is returning to The Joyce with New York premieres from the gifted choreographer: “Dust And Light” had its world premiere in San Francisco a few days ago.

PAUL SZILARD To Be Honored At MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY Gala, May 14th 2009, at the Skirball Center NYU

The Martha Graham Dance Company will honor Paul Szilard at their Gala on Thursday, May 14th, 2009 at 7:00 pm during their special engagement week at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts at NYU, 566 LaGuardia Place at Washington Square South. Jacques D’Amboise will be introducing Mr. Szilard. There will be special programming for the evening including a new “Lamentation Variation” for Fang Yi and other dancers. Full program to be later announced.

Career Transition For Dancers Announces POWER PILATES MATCHING GRANT PROJECT

Career Transition For Dancers is proud to announce a Power Pilates Matching Grant Project. This grant program will match CTFD’s grant, up to a maximum of $2,000, for enrollment in any Power Pilates certification program offered in more than forty US cities.

International Touring Schedule for Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet and Performances at the Joyce Theater May 5th – 10th 2009

Alonzo King's LINES Ballet was founded in San Francisco in 1982, and has developed into a celebrated international touring company. This year touring began in February in Indianapolis, and was followed by 4 Hawaii cities continuing in March to Forli; Bolzano; and Civitanova, Italy then March 19-28 in Lyon, France for the Maison de la Danse, followed by Toulouse, and Arcachon, France. This week the company is in Bayonne, and La Rochelle, France returning to their home city for their annual spring season (April 17-26). The touring returns May 1-2 Dallas, TX; May 5-10 NYC (The Joyce Theater) returning to Europe: May 30-31 Trezzo, Italy Festival AddaDanza; June 6-7 Jerusalem, Israel The Israel Festival; June 9 in Rouen, France and December 9-10 in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Michigan’s Only Professional Ballet Company Shares the Stage with Grammy Winner, John Jorgenson, April 24th & 25th

The Grand Rapids Ballet Company is proud to welcome John Jorgenson and his jazz quintet to the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center for an incredible weekend of music and dance April 24 & 25.

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“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

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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.