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A calendar of dance-related events in New York City in June 2016 is presented including a performance by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the Bryant Park Presents Modern Dance series, and the Brooklyn Dance Festival.

The article mentions of dance performances to be made in May 2016 in New York including performance by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, dance "Awakening," by Artistic Director Robert Battle and the dance "Exodus" by choreographer Rennie Harris.

The article previews several dance performances to be held in New York in April 2016 including a performance of dancer Gus Solomons Junior, a performance of the group Dance of Harlem, and a performance of the Ballet Hispanico at Joyce Theater.

The article offers information on various dance festivals and dance shows in the month of March 2019. Topics discussed include dance festival The Bronx Academy of Arts & Dance on March 9, 2019; dance show "Flamenco Tablao" curated by dancer Nelida Tirado; and Sole Sisters The BAAD! Ass Women dance concerts with choreographers Beatrice Capote, Tamara Williams and Deborah Conton on March 29 and 30, 2019.

The article discusses the achievements of the dance-theater company feath3r theory, established by choreographer and artistic director Raja Feather Kelly, with recognitions and awards it received in just a month.

The article reports on the awardees at The New York Dance and Perfonnance Awards also known as The Bessies 2018 including David Thomson, Geoff Sobelle and Elizabeth DeMent.

The article reviews the theatrical production "Cut the Sky" at the Montclair State University at the Alexander Kasser Theater in New Jersey on November 15-18, 2018, featuring the performances from indigenous and nonindigenous artists of Australian dance theater ensemble Marrugeku Theatre Co.

The article reviews Kyle Abraham's dance performance "The Runway" by the New York City Ballet (NYCB).

The article offers information on New York choreographer and performer Okwui Okpokwasili who received a MacArthur genius grant in October 2018 due to his dedication to work and his originality.

The article presents announcements related to New York dance community, which include Eva Yaa Asantawa as curatorial direc­tor at Gibney, 2018 Juried Bessie Award for Kyle Marshall and 2018 New York Dance and Perfor­mance Award for Outstanding Breakout Choreographer for Mariana Valen­cia.

The article profiles Bebe Miller who is one of New York's really curious dance maker. Discussed is "The Making Room Project" which is a year-long meeting of the minds with Susan Rethorst who is a contemporary in the dance field. Also discussed is the New York Live Arts on February 21-24, 2018 in which Rethorst presented "Stealing From Myself" and Miller presented "In a Rhythm".

The article reviews a dance performance by choreographer David Thomson held at the Performance Space New York, New York.

The article reviews the dance performance "ink," starring Beatrice Capote, Timothy Edwards and Catherine Foster, performed at the Peak Performances in New Jersey through April 2018.

A calendar of events for the U.S. from February 2-28, 2016 is presented which includes several dance performances such as Lyrical Dances for a Lost Generation will have choreographers, 41st annual dance concert and Brother(hood) Dance by Riccardo Valentine.

A calendar of events for December 11, 2015 through January 23, 2016 is presented which includes the 50th anniversary of dance director Judith Jamison at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT), the new steps at Chen Dance Center, and the American Realness at Abrons Arts Center.

The article reviews several theatrical productions of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at the New York City Center in 2017, including "Episodes" choreographed by Ulysses Dove, "The Hunt" directed by Robert Battle and "Shelter" performed by Jawole Willa Joe Zollar.

The article reviews theatrical productions held in January 2018 including "Soaring Wings" by David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, "Camille A. Brown's: The Gathering" by Gibney Dance Studio and "Young and Nervy: Dances from the Edge," curated by Catherine Therin.

The article reviews several dance performances including George Emilio Sanchez's "Bang, Bang, Gun Amok" at Abrons Arts Center in New York, Gustavo Ramirez Sansano's "Victoria" at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and "Hip Hop Nutcracker" by New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

The article reviews the theatrical production "Mon élue noire-Sacre #2" (My Black chosen one) performed by Germaine Acogny at BAM Fisher in New York City from October 4-7, 2017.

The article reviews the theatrical performance "In Search of Dinozord" by congolese dancer Faustin Linyekula at New York University Skirball Center from September 22-23, 2017.

The article announces that Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, choreographer and founding artistic director of Urban Bush Women and writer Eva Yaa Asantewaa will be awarded with the 2017 NY Dance and Performance Award for Lifetime Achievement in Dance and Outstanding Service to the Field of Dance respectively.

The article offers information on the 36th annual Battery Dance Festival to be held in Battery Park City in New York City in August 2017.

The article reviews the "Corvidae" dance performance at the Joyce Theater in New York City, New York from May 2-7, 2017 by Limon Dance Co.

The article reviews the play "Poor People's TV Room," starring Okwui Okpokwasili and Katrina Reid.

The article discusses how ballerina Tyde-Courtney Edwards founded BalletAfterDark to help women victims and survivors of sexual and domestic assaults to heal and reconnect with their womanhood through ballet dancing.

The article reviews the performance of Ballet Hispanico with artistic director Eduardo Vilaro at the Joyce Theater in New York from April 19-23, 2017.

The article reviews the performance of Ailey II, the junior company of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, featuring artistic director Troy Powell at Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in New York from March 29 to April 2, 2017.

The article offers information on the dance performance entitled "Dreaming of Lions" by the Malpaso Dance Co. and the Arturo O'Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble from Cuba on March 1 to 4, 2017 in Brooklyn, New York.

The article reviews dance performance "Mr. TOL E. RAncE," to be presented at Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts in Brooklyn, New York on December 6-7, 2013.

The article previews the dance performances in New York City in October 2013 including "James Brown: Get on the Good Foot," directed by Otis Sallid at the Apollo Theater, "A Rite," directed and choreographed by Anne Bogart, and "The Bronx Revolution and the Birth of Hip Hop," curated by Joanna.

The article previews several dance performances in New York in September 2013 including "The Inkomati (dis)cord" featuring Boyzie Cekwana, "Ha!" featuring Bouchra Ouizguen, and "Eclipsis Flamenco: Encounter of Two Worlds" starring Maria Elena Anaya.

The article presents an interview with Benoit-Swan Pouffer, an American artistic director who discusses about his career as former director of Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet dancers and choreographer for "Soul Doctor" theatrical production.

A calendar of dance events in 2013 is presented which includes Sadler's Wells' Breakin' Convention on June 13-16 at the Apollo Theater, the world premiere of Ronald K. Brown's "Four Corners," on June 12-16, and Chris Walker's "A Yard Abroad," in June 12-13.

The article focuses on the 50th birthday performance of Arthur Aviles with the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Co. (BTJ/AZ) in "D-Man in the Waters," at the Joyce Theater in Manhattan, New York City.

The article offers information on several events happening in New York in 2013 including the theatrical show "Mr. TOL E. RancE," performed by Camille A. Brown & Dancers, the show "Play and Play: An Evening of Movement and Music," performed by Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Co., and the show "Lil Buck," performed by cellist Yo-Yo Ma, Galician bagpiper Cristina Pato, and the string quartet Brooklyn Rider.

The article presents an interview with dance director and choreographer Derick K. Grant. He describes why he choose to go back to the golden age of swing. He explains about the dance in show "Rhythm is Our Business." He refers to the inspirations behind the show and gives an example of a flash acting.

The article presents an interview with dancer Michelle Fleet who discusses her childhood years in Bronx, New York City, her first dance performance and education at the Purchase College.

The article offers a preview of two dance performances by Bill T. Jones and Troy Powell in New York in March 2013.

The article previews the performance of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre (AAADT) to be held from November 28 to December 30, 2012 in New York City.

A calendar of dance events for September to October 2012 is presented which includes the DanceNOW Joe's Pub Festival to be held on September 5-8, the open house held by the Collective for Dance Writing and Exeutive Committee and Leadership Circle of New Media to be held n September 10 and the Fall for Dance Festival to be held on September 27 to October 13.

The article highlights several dance events in New York City. Forces of Nature Dance Theatre (FNDT) opens at Theatre of Riverside Church on August 23-24, 2012, featuring co-founder Abdel Saalam's brand of neo-African dance. Dancing in the Streets presents the Hip Hop Generation Next Block Party in the Bronx on August 4. Lincoln Center Out of Doors presents "Heritage Sunday," featuring artists celebrating the spirit of the Caribbean.

A calendar of dance events for the New York City area in April and May 2012 is presented which includes a performance by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Boogie Down Dance Series of the Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance and a performance by hip-hop artist Brian Green.

A calendar of dance events for the Harlem, New York City as of April 2012 is presented including the dance series "EMoves", dance performance by Leslie Parker and Sheetal Gandhi.

The article presents a calendar of events related to dancing including "The Artist's Voice with Ishmael Houston-Jones" on February 2, 2012, a shared evening of combined investigation titled and presented by Lewis and Rawls on February 4, 2012, and Sacred Space Dance on February 2-5, 2012.