Chamber Dance Project presents ‘New Works, New Places: An Evening of Dance on Film’ at The Kennedy Center

By Rae Holliday WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chamber Dance Project, Washington’s premier contemporary ballet company, presents New Works, New Places: An Evening of Dance on Film, on Thurs., Oct. 7 at 6:30pm and 8:30pm in the Justice Forum at the REACH at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Company dancers and choreographers collaborated with renowned filmmakers to create five unique films, shot at locations in Washington, … Continue reading Chamber Dance Project presents ‘New Works, New Places: An Evening of Dance on Film’ at The Kennedy Center

GroundWorks DanceTheater Announces Antonio Brown as First Artist In Residence

By Jimmy Schlemmer Cleveland, OH – GroundWorks DanceTheater announces the appointment of Antonio Brown as our first Artist in Residence for the coming season. This newly created position will give the artist opportunities for longer and deeper creation time with the company. Executive Artistic Director David Shimotakahara welcomes Antonio, “I look forward to continuing the wonderful creative connection we created with Antonio during GroundWorks’ 20-21 … Continue reading GroundWorks DanceTheater Announces Antonio Brown as First Artist In Residence

Attack Theatre Brings Antonio Brown As A Plus One To Their Home Season Opener In Lawrenceville

By Christi Welter PITTSBURGH, PA—Expanding on a robust history of creative partnerships, Attack Theatre’s newest project is created in collaboration with Cleveland-born and New York City-based choreographer, Antonio Brown. The piece, Plus One, is slated to premiere September 24 – October 3, 2021 to both online and live audiences in their new Lawrenceville headquarters. Attack Theatre Studios will be the backyard as dancers and audiences safely … Continue reading Attack Theatre Brings Antonio Brown As A Plus One To Their Home Season Opener In Lawrenceville

REMICK NAMED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF DANCECLEVELAND 

By Sarah Sumbrum  CLEVELAND June 17, 2021 – Following a national search, DANCECleveland announces the appointment of Theresa Remick as its new Executive Director. Remick takes leadership of the 65-year dance presenting organization following the retirement of Pamela Young who held the position for 18 years. Remick joins DANCECleveland after most recently serving as managing director of the Page Theatre, a three-venue performing arts center at … Continue reading REMICK NAMED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF DANCECLEVELAND 

Some of the other dance on tap as part of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s ‘Open Air: A Series in Celebration of the Performing Arts’

Compiled by Steve Sucato from press materials and artist websites OPEN AIR SERIES ARTISTS 2021 SHOWCASECurated by Richard ParsakianThursday, May 20, 2021 – 2:00 – 3:30pmPBT Stage at Flagstaff Hill, Schenley Park, Pittsburgh PA SHOWCASE ARTISTS:– Antonio Brown, choreographer/dancer, Antonio Brown Dance, NYC(his company, 5-6 dancers)– Nick Daniels, choreographer/dancer, Dana Movement Company, Pgh (dancers TBA)– Julia Erickson, dancer/choreographer, Pgh (setting work on 2 dancers)– Vanessa … Continue reading Some of the other dance on tap as part of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s ‘Open Air: A Series in Celebration of the Performing Arts’

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Unveils Its 2021-2022 Season

By Katie Drozynski PITTSBURGH, PA (May 6, 2021) – After more than a year since the curtain came down abruptly on Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s (PBT) 50th Anniversary Season, PBT Artistic Director Susan Jaffe is proud to announce a 2021-2022 Season that brings ballet back to the Benedum Center and August Wilson African American Cultural Center. PBT’s triumphant return to the theater ignites innovative voices, revisits beloved … Continue reading Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Unveils Its 2021-2022 Season

DANCECleveland Names Sarah Sumbrum New Artistic Director

(Cleveland, Ohio – April 13, 2021) – DANCECleveland announced the appointment of Sarah Sumbrum as Artistic Director. This newly created position will be responsible for curating the organization’s programming, including its annual world-class performance series.   Sumbrum has been with DANCECleveland for over a decade in many positions that most recently have include Marketing and Associate Artistic Director.   Pam Young, the Executive and Artistic Director for … Continue reading DANCECleveland Names Sarah Sumbrum New Artistic Director

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s New Mobile Stage debuts Open Air Series at Schenley Park

By Katie Drozynski Over 20 local performing arts organizations will be part of the two-week series May 18-31, 2021. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – PITTSBURGH, PA (March 24, 2021) – After a year of darkened theaters Downtown, Pittsburgh’s performing artists are stepping out into the light. Thanks to a new mobile stage purchased by the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT), they will debut an “Open Air” series … Continue reading Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s New Mobile Stage debuts Open Air Series at Schenley Park

OZ Arts Nashville Announces Premiere of PRISM, a Live Theatrical Performance for a Socially Distanced Audience

BY BRI CARLESIMO The vast OZ Arts Warehouse is transformed for this live performance experience featuring original choreography by Nashville’s David Flores and original music performed live under the direction of George Miller Nashville, TN – March, 2021 – Contemporary arts center OZ Arts Nashville today announced that performances of PRISM, a provocative installation experience created for a physically distanced audience in a vast creative warehouse, will take place … Continue reading OZ Arts Nashville Announces Premiere of PRISM, a Live Theatrical Performance for a Socially Distanced Audience

Dancers Responding to AIDS 2020 Virtual Fire Island Dance Festival

July 14, 2020 Watch an unforgettable evening of world-class dance with the Virtual Fire Island Dance Festival this Friday, July 17 at 7 pm Eastern. Register for the free stream. The evening is set to include three world premieres: Celebrated modern tap dancer Ayodele Casel’s Oscar Joy, an effervescent solo performed by Casel from her home dance studio, Original Tap House in the Bronx. KEIGWIN + COMPANY artistic director Larry … Continue reading Dancers Responding to AIDS 2020 Virtual Fire Island Dance Festival