Archive: August 2009

TONY AWARD WINNING BROADWAY STAR ANN REINKING JOINS GALA

Rolex presents “AMERICA DANCES! Celebrating Our Sparkling Heritage – Broadway, TV & Film”- Career Transition For Dancers’ 24th Anniversary Jubilee on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm at New York City Center. Broadway Star Ann Reinking joins the Gala, which will be the entertainment-dance event of the new season. The Rolex Dance Award will be given to Patrick Swayze. Lawrence Herbert and the Lloyd E. Rigler - Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation will receive the Career Transition For Dancers' Awards for Outstanding Contributions to the World of Dance.

TRACES: Variations In A Foreign Land #10

On September 25 and 26, Yangtze Repertory Theatre will present "TRACES: Variations In A Foreign Land #10," featuring works by four choreographers, David Chien Hui Shen, Mica Bernas, Kyla Barkin and Aaron Selissen. Performances are at Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd. Flushing (Queens, NYC).

“DEFYING INEQUALITY” A benefit cabaret performance August 24th, 2009

On Monday, August 24 at 7:30PM, the First National Touring Company of WICKED will host DEFYING INEQUALITY, an evening of cabaret performances promoting equality and civil rights. Held at the Birch North Park Theatre, and produced by company members of WICKED, the event will feature members of the cast and crew as well as guest performers

METROPOLOTIAN OPERA’S SAMUEL RAMEY JOINS GALA

Rolex presents “AMERICA DANCES! Celebrating Our Sparkling Heritage – Broadway, TV & Film”- Career Transition For Dancers’ 24th Anniversary Jubilee on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street (bet. 7 & 6 Aves) NYC. Samuel Ramey joins the Gala, which will be the entertainment-dance event of the new season. Mr. Ramey appears courtesy of the Metropolitan Opera.

Doug Varone and Dancers in residence at the 92nd Street Y

Join master choreographer DOUG VARONE and his exceptional dancers for workshops and classes at the 92nd Street Y.

Career Transition for Dancers National Outreach Project (Orlando)

Career Transition For Dancers is presenting its National Outreach Project in Orlando, FL September 13 & 14, 2009.

International Master Teachers to lead Butoh Workshops during CAVE New York Butoh Festival

International masters Yuko Kaseki, Ko Murobushi, Mari Osanai and Daisuke Yoshimoto will offer beginning and advanced Butoh training in NYC from October 23 to November 25, 2009 as part of the "Fourth CAVE New York Butoh Festival -- Butoh-Kan Phase."

CAVE New York Butoh Festival – Butoh-kan Phase

From October 23 to November 25, 2009, CAVE will present its fourth biennial Butoh Festival, "The CAVE New York Butoh Festival -- Butoh-kan Phase"

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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

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.