Dance News

Dance Teacher University offers elite training

Dance Teacher Web and faculty from the University of Nevada Las Vegas have come together to offer Dance Teacher University on July 26-29 at Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, alongside the Dance Teacher Web LIVE Conference & Expo

the same week. Dance Teacher University will offer the best and most comprehensive teacher-training program for dance

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Peridance Capezio Center Gala

Peridance Capezio Center, led by Artistic Director Igal Perry, celebrates its landmark 30th anniversary at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, June 8 at 8:30 p.m.

The Gala will reflect three decades of dedication to dance, bringing to the stage Peridance’s brightest young talent alongside notable alumni, and

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Hubbard Street’s new works festival

Highly acclaimed contemporary dance companies Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and Hubbard Street 2 will return to the stage at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA) this June for the second danc(e)volve: New Works Festival.

As part of danc(e)volve, dancers perform new works created by rising choreographers within the company and former main

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Young Choreographer’s Festival in June

The 4th Annual Young Choreographer's Festival will present up-and-coming young choreographers in all genres of dance. Presenting the future of dance at its finest, the show will be performed in New York City for one night only on Saturday, June 15.

The chosen young choreographers, ages 18-25, will present original works of all styles and

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Vitacca offers Choreographic Fellowships

Texas-based Vitacca Productions & Company is offering Choreographic Fellowships to ambitious choreographer’s ages 16-30 with the goal of presenting a space for new artistic talent to thrive.

The fellowships allow novice and emerging choreographers to enhance their creative skill set by working as Choreographic Apprentices under

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Must-see dance film by Teddy Forance

Now available for download and DVD purchase,

Movement One

is a dance documentary that follows producer/composer Jon Arpino and Emmy-nominated choreographer Teddy Forance as they create an original dance production for film. In just eight days, 20 dancers collaborated to choreograph and perform a 30-minute dance production set to an

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Thodos Dance Chicago’s Summer Intensives

Contemporary dance company Thodos Dance Chicago is offering two 2013 Summer Intensives for intermediate, advanced and pre-professional dancers, one in late June and the other in early August. Ballet, modern and contemporary technique will be taught, along with composition and improvisation, repertory, and body health and wellness.

The first 2013

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Two dance moms publish guidebook

Two dance moms recently published a self-described “guidebook” titled Dance Mom Survival Guide. A humorous and helpful endeavor written to parents of dancers, the book's authors, Malena Lott and Jill Martin, talked to dance professors, a psychologist, instructors and dance moms across the country to bring the stage lights directly on the

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‘Ballet Across America’ returns in June

Returning after successful runs in 2008 and 2010, the Kennedy Center's Ballet Across America series continues to showcase the extraordinary breadth and depth of American ballet through three mixed repertory programs. On June 4-9, audiences can celebrate Dance Theatre of Harlem's triumphant return to the stage, witness the Kennedy Center debut of Richmond

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Ballet West unveils 2013-2014 season

Ballet West celebrates its 50th anniversary with an extraordinary year of first-time productions and long-time favorites. The company’s 2013-2014 season includes six exciting world premieres, a Utah premiere, a major revival and outstanding productions that honor Ballet West’s rich legacy.

In November, Ballet West’s Golden

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