DAY IN THE LIFE OF DANCE: Ukranian Ballet Stars, Kateryna Kukhar and Oleksandyr Stoianov, Fight for Peace and the Soul of Ukraine by The Dance Enthusiast

In DAY IN THE LIFE OF DANCE: Ukranian Ballet Stars, Kateryna Kukhar and Oleksandyr Stoianov, Fight for Peace and the Soul of Ukraine Kateryna Kukhar and Oleksandyr Stoianov and their twho…

IMPRESSIONS: David Byrne's Imelda Marcos Bio-Musical "Here Lies Love" with Choreography by Annie B. Parson's is Impressively Immersive by The Dance Enthusiast

  David Byrne's Dance-Along "Here Lies Love"  An  Imelda Marcos Bio-Musical, Choreographed by Annie B. Parsons is Impressively Immersive  " There's nary a moment in the dazzling …

DANCE NEWS: Announcing BlakTinX 2023, a Celebration of Black & Latinx Artistry by The Dance Enthusiast

Celebrate Black and Latinx artists at BAAD! Bronx Academy of Arts & Dance is happening from October 6th to November 18th, 2023, both in-person and virtually.

THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST ASKS: Baye & Asa's Amadi "Baye" Washington and Sam "Asa" Pratt on The Past, Their Process, and The Future by The Dance Enthusiast

"Grants have questions that indicate that you should be up to something important, and it shouldn't be important to just you but also to the world and other people. The idea that an artist h…

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF DANCE: Misty Copeland Reflects on The Choreographers Who Shaped Her Dance Career by The Dance Enthusiast

In A DAY IN THE LIFE OF DANCE: Misty Copeland Reflects on The Choreographers Who Shaped Her Dance Career: "Armed with this facility and impressive technical skills, Copeland connected with c…

THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST'S A TO Z: I for Brooke ISHIBASHI and Alejandra IZQUIERDO by The Dance Enthusiast

POSTCARDS: William Ervin Explores Self-love in "NARCISSUS," Commissioned by Accent Dance NYC by The Dance Enthusiast

"I am a multifaceted being and there are so many experiences that have gone into what makes me, me. But without self-worth, creating great experiences for myself and others will be that much…

DANCE NEWS: A Sip of Super Good Talent: Jarritos Mexican Soda Awards $84,000 to Artists and Creatives by The Dance Enthusiast

Each submitted up to a 1:30-minute TikTok video or Instagram Reel showcasing their work in dance, visual arts, fashion, music, makeup, and tattoo categories.

DANCE NEWS: Aakash Odedra Company Appoints Ri Chakraborty as Chair by The Dance Enthusiast

"It is an immense honour to take up the role of Chair at Aakash Odedra Company. The company is at an exciting stage in its development with fascinating new performances in the pipeline as we…

DANCE NEWS: The Acosta Dance Centre by Carlos Acosta and the Acosta Dance Foundation Officially Opens in London by The Dance Enthusiast

"ADC, the Acosta Dance Centre, stands as the epitome of my life's work, representing a global sanctuary for dancers of all backgrounds and a beacon of inspiration for the world of dance." " …

DANCE NEWS: Mimi Garrard Dance Theatre Announces Recent Awards by The Dance Enthusiast

Mimi Garrard of Mimi Garard Dance Theatre is proud to announce several awards for her recent work, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Institute of Arts and Letter…

DANCE NEWS: 7 Events to Attend as Part of Martha Graham's 2023"2024 Studio Series by The Dance Enthusiast

The launch of the Studio Series this season offers an inside look at the Company's new production of Agnes de Mille's iconic 1942 work Rodeo a few weeks before its premiere. 

DANCE NEWS: These Are the Winners of the 2023 Bessie Awards by The Dance Enthusiast

Bessie Awards were presented to artists for outstanding choreographer/creator, performer, sound design/music composition, visual design, outstanding revival, and breakout choreographer"an aw…

DANCE NEWS: CUNY Dance Initiative Announces 10th Year of Residency Program and 2023"24 Awarded Artists by The Dance Enthusiast

POSTCARDS: Karisma Jay's CROWN Celebrates Black Hair and Encourages Young Dancers to Honor Their Crowns. by The Dance Enthusiast

POSTCARDS: Karisma Jay's CROWN Celebrates Black Hair and Encourages Young Dancers to Honor Their Crowns.: CROWN" is relevant and so timely because so many dance institutions and organization…

DANCE NEWS: Bessie Awards 2023 Honors Michele Byrd-McPhee (Service to the Field of Dance) and Virginia Johnson (Lifetime Achievement) by The Dance Enthusiast

"Virginia Johnson and Michele Byrd-McPhee are both pioneering women in the arts. As artists and advocates, they have impacted countless lives, forwarding the legacy of each of their artforms…

IMPRESSIONS: Buglisi Dance Theatre's 30th Anniversary Season at The Ailey Citigroup Theater by The Dance Enthusiast

IMPRESSIONS: Buglisi Dance Theatre's 30th Anniversary Season at The Ailey Citigroup Theater:"This celebration at the Ailey Citigroup Theater is deeply nostalgic and meaningful for Buglisi, w…

IMPRESSIONS: YYDC Presents "NOWHERE" at Chelsea Factory by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: YYDC Presents  "NOWHERE" at  Chelsea Factory: Yue turns an immersive 75-minute production at Chelsea Factory into an emotional, gasp-provoking, and twisted journey betw…

IMPRESSIONS: American Ballet Theatre Presents Christopher Wheeldon's "Like Water For Chocolate" at Lincoln Center by The Dance Enthusiast

IMPRESSIONS: American Ballet Theatre Presents Christopher Wheeldon's  "Like Water For Chocolate" at Lincoln Center": Wheeldon may be pioneering a choreographic hybrid of sorts, a ballet-b…

THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST'S A TO Z: H for Barrington HINDS and KJ HOLMES by The Dance Enthusiast

IMPRESSIONS: Bobbi Jene Smith Blurs Boundaries in "Broken Theater" at La MaMa by The Dance Enthusiast

"The work investigates this feeling of disillusionment; What would happen if a group of people were stuck in a theater with no director or script?" " Nicole Leung for The Dance Enthusiast

THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST'S A TO Z: G for Ariel GROSSMAN and Jonathon Matthews GUZMÁN by The Dance Enthusiast

IMPRESSIONS: James Thierrée's Compagnie du Hanneton in "Room: Sublime Limites" at Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris by The Dance Enthusiast

"There are enthralling moments, like when a woman trips over her voluminous gown which seems to consume her as she whips about, storm-tossed. There are surreal moments, like the mannequin…

POSTCARDS: Melissa Riker Reflects on "Capacity, Crackling, and Collaboration" in Strasbourg, France by The Dance Enthusiast

"(We) are so pleased at how well it all went and was received, especially for such a broad audience of artists, scientists and the general public alike. Besides the general relief " th…

IMPRESSIONS: "Variations on Themes from Lost and Found: Scenes from a Life and other works by John Bernd (reprisal)" at Danspace Project by The Dance Enthusiast

"Is Variations a continuation, a projection, a vision of "what if?" The early years of the AIDS epidemic devastated Houston-Jones' "generation of role models, mentors, and muses" and s…

THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST'S A TO Z: F for Davalois FEARON and David FERNANDEZ by The Dance Enthusiast

IMPRESSIONS: LEIMAY Ensemble's "Extinction Rituals," a Fantastic Funerary Rite by The Dance Enthusiast

"Ximena Garnica explains that Extinction Rituals is a funerary rite. Anticipating the death of the biosphere, choreographers Garnica and Moriya are paying their last respects." " Rober…

IMPRESSIONS: Ballet Hispánico's Star Rises at New York City Center by The Dance Enthusiast

"Honoring Ballet Hispánico's roots, each program wound up with an explosive ballroom number thrilling those of us who are always ready to rumba." " Robert Johnson for The Dance Enthusiast

THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST'S A TO Z: E for Kyla ERNST-ALPER and Lakey EVANS-PEÑA by The Dance Enthusiast

DANCE NEWS: Get Enthused for "GRAHAM100," a Three-Season Celebration of Martha Graham Dance Company's 100th Anniversary by The Dance Enthusiast

The Martha Graham Dance Company announces GRAHAM100"The First and The Future, a three-season 100th anniversary celebration of Martha Graham's work and legacy to begin Septembe…

IMPRESSIONS: Janis Brenner and Guest Artists in "MOMENTUM" at Loy Luo's Art Gallery by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Janis Brenner and Guest Artists in MOMENTUM at Loy Luo's Art Gallery: "Loy Luo's art gallery offers limited room, but the wonderfully adaptable dancers make sure the performa…