Archive: July 2009

Cotton Club Moves, On Broadway, Cape Town SA, August 13th – Sept 5th, 2009

The production, with music by George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Duke Ellington amongst others, is set in the Cotton Club era and is both choreographed and directed by Adele Blank

Radio Havana Cuba interview with Damián Donéstevez and Royal Ballet principal dancer Federico Bonelli

An interview with one of the Royal Ballet's principal dancers Federico Bonelli and Damian Donestevez/ Radio Havana in Cuba Transcripted by Mr. Donestevez and issued on his behalf by Allison Foat of DIVA PR - Cape Town, RSA

Tap City Awards presented at NY Public Library

AMERICAN TAP DANCE FOUNDATION presented its annual awards in a special awards/performance in the Bruno Walter Auditorium of the NY Public Library for the Performing Arts, Lincoln Center July 8th.

Celebrating 75 Years of Dance at the 92nd Street Y

For 75 years, the 92nd Street Y has supported, presented and taught dance, creating a home for everyone from Martha Graham to your daughter.

Battery Dance Company – Downtown Dance Festival NYC, August 17th – 23rd 2009

Battery Dance Company announces its 28th annual Downtown Dance Festival, a free event held each summer in Lower Manhattan parks, plazas and piers. August 17th - 23rd 2009.

Dance Theater Workshop (DTW) Paula Mann’s I Love Tomorrow

This piece is a reflection on Ms. Mann's origins in the burgeoning downtown dance community of NYC in the 1970's and the personal challenges that every artist faces.

William Starrett to host new arts show on FOX WACH, Columbia, South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. – WACH Fox News is thrilled to announce the debut of its newest program, Arts Watch with William. Arts Watch is a segment of WACH Fox News Good Day, and is hosted by William Starrett, the artistic and executive director of the Columbia City Ballet.

Firkin Crane Ireland, Call for Applications

The Firkin Crane is a focal point for dance in Ireland and is inviting applications for the second year of its annual professional dance residency programme “BLANK CANVAS”

American Tap Dance Foundation gets new home in NYC

Tony Waag, director of American Tap Dance Foundation, has just signed the lease for the AMERICAN TAP DANCE CENTER, on Christopher Street and Washington, NYC

92nd Street Y, Dance Education Laboratory – Summer Intensive

92nd Street Y, Dance Education Laboratory | SUMMER INTENSIVE Mon-Fri, Jul 6-24, 10 am-4:30 pm, One week: $500, Any two weeks: $750, All three weeks: $1,00

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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.