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Thursday, September 28, 2023

IMPRESSIONS: Kinesis Project dance theatre in “Capacity, or: The Work of Crackling” (Excerpt) at Snug Harbor Cultural Center by The Dance Enthusiast

ln 2014, the Snug Harbor Cultural Center began its dance curation under the guidance of Gabri Christa, and is still exploring its potential via its 83 acres and cottages that are currently h…

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

IMPRESSIONS: Les 5 Sens X The Intermission by The Dance Enthusiast

"Through the lens of black culture, people are invited to discover the street and club dance scene. They are invited to experience us. I wanted to highlight black culture and activists from …

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

IMPRESSIONS: Roderick George/kNoname Artist "The Missing Fruit" at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park by The Dance Enthusiast

"Inspired by the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, “The Missing Fruit” is a labor of love developed over years, with multiple iterations involving the voices of a diverse array of artist…

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Monday, September 25, 2023
Saturday, September 23, 2023

DANCE NEWS: 2023 Dance Magazine Awards Will Honor Dance’s Finest by The Dance Enthusiast

"We are thrilled to recognize this year’s list of honorees for their contributions to the field of dance, for their dedication to dance education, and for their tremendous talent.” — …

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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 twhoch…

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

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 Broa…

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Saturday, September 16, 2023

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.

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Friday, September 15, 2023

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…

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

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…

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Thursday, September 7, 2023

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…

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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.

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

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 …

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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.…

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

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 Letters in Missi…

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

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. 

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Sunday, August 6, 2023

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 …

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Monday, July 31, 2023
Sunday, July 30, 2023

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…

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Monday, July 24, 2023

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 artfor…

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Friday, June 30, 2023

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…

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

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 between …

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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 ball…

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
Tuesday, June 20, 2023

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

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Monday, June 19, 2023
Sunday, June 18, 2023

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 i…

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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 — the …

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

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”…

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime