On January 2, 2022, the Bolshoi Theatre celebrates famous ballet master and choreographer Yuri Grigorovich's 95th birthday. The fate of the Russian ballet in the second half of the 20th century is very closely tied with the name Yuri Grigorovich. Yuri comes of a St. Petersburg ballet family. He graduated from St. Petersburg Ballet Academy and danced on the
For its first performance of 2022, Cabaret 313 invites the University of Michigan Musical Theatre seniors on Saturday, January 22 for “Lost in Ann Arbor.” The students share their favorite songs, from Broadway hits to radio chart toppers, at the Garden Theatre (3929 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201). They will perform shows at 6:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. The
The Dance Place Board of Directors and staff are thrilled to announce Shermica Farquhar as their Interim Executive Director to lead the organization during this time of transition. Shermica is a seasoned executive with diverse experiences crossing industries and functions – from leading the regional expansion of a charter school network, to restructuring
Leap into the New Year with
two new ballets from the Metropolitan Ballet Company: “The Story of Ferdinand”
and
“Robin Hood.” Based on the classic children’s tales, these two new dances will dazzle children and adults alike in a live performance. Special guests from The School of the
Voloshky Ukrainian Dance<br
The Connecticut Dance Alliance will once again host its Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Dance on January 17, 2022 at CREC’s Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Half Day Program, 15 Vernon Street, Hartford, CT from 10am – 2:30pm. The annual event honors the teachings and legacy of Dr. King as well at the abundant African American contributions to the world
English National Ballet is celebrating over 10 years of its highly successful Dance for Parkinson’s program. English National Ballet’s Dance for Parkinson’s was a model for ground-breaking research published by Dr. Sara Houston from Roehampton University. It is also part of a collaboration with King’s College London and UCL on one of the world’s largest
Join Lizz Picini at the Peridance Studio in NYC for a 3-day performance and training program. The program begins on January 21 from 6:35-9:35 PM, continues on January 22 from 5-8 PM, and concludes on January 23 from 1-6 PM. Cost to attend is $280. Included in the program are theater and jazz technique classes; Q&A sessions about working in the industry
It's the 20th Anniversary of Dance Camera West, and once again the renowned festival will screen the top selections chosen from around the world. Just 75 films were selected from a record number of 400 submissions! The six days of in-person and virtual screenings will happen January 6-15, 2022.
DCW is proud to once again
partner
with
Lincoln Center Activate presents an energizing weekend hosted and curated by Hope Boykin, celebrated educator, mentor, speaker, choreographer, and former Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater dancer. Boykin is joined by highly respected colleagues and friends—fellow trailblazers and leaders in arts and education—for virtual conversations and a dance
Ballet Hispánico, the nation’s largest Latino dance organization recognized as one of America’s Cultural Treasures,
announced the appointment of Tamia B.
Santana as the organization’s new
Chief Engagement and Inclusion Officer. Santana reports
directly to Eduardo
Vilaro, Artistic Director & CEO,
The Dance Center at Columbia College Chicago has announced its Spring 2022 season, which includes Eiko Otake, Sara Juli, and premiere commissioned work from four Chicago choreographers from the Chicago Artists Performance Platform (CAPP)—Keyierra Collins, Orlando De León Jr., Keisha Janae, and Vershawn Sanders-Ward. The Dance Center is proud to be supporting
The Entertainment and Performing Arts Industry Conference (EPIC) is a global, 24-hour, online event for everyone working in, aspiring to work in, or wishing to explore the arts and entertainment sector. The world of dance is well represented at EPIC with principal dancers and award-winning choreographers from the USA, Mexico, Argentina, Italy, the UK, and
