The Dance Enthusiast announces the launch of its Fall 2026 “Your Voice Matters” Audience Review Contest, part of the organization’s expanding campaign to encourage audience members, st…
The Platform Kendall is a new 45,000-square-foot cultural destination in Cambridge, MA featuring multiple performance spaces, welcoming public areas, and a vibe that says “stay awhile."
"Dance is ephemeral. A performance happens, and then it is gone. Writing gives us another way to hold onto the experience. An Audience Review might describe an unforgettable movement, questi…
Congratulations to the 15 artists who have been awarded a Works & Process residency from the 2026-2027 open call!
"These four experimental artists explored embodiment, culture, and lineage to bridge the personal and political at a variety of scales, all to vivid effect." — Sarah Cecilia Bukowski, New…
"Two operas seen within weeks of one another prompted me to contemplate how opera productions ask bodies to carry meaning. Some operas are conceived with dance at their core; others ask sing…
"I’m asking people to play together at a time when genuine collective interaction can feel surprisingly rare," says creator director, Karely Wasaff. — Rush Johnston, Greenpoint Brookl…
"The bohemian atmosphere encourages a sense of openness in this artistic cocoon nestled in the heart of the city’s chaos. This loft space is home to Cathy Weis Projects, an artist-run nonp…
"Ultimately, an evening of Johnson’s choreography leaves one with an all-encompassing sense of caring. We feel how carefully the choreography is crafted and executed. And in watching h…
"We have a with a history with this type of interactive programming... and it's always a wonderful opportunity to embrace Pride . We're known for our colorful ethos, not just costuming, bu…
The Dance Enthusiast will shift away from its current model of regular reviews and extensive reportage and move toward a more focused, sustainable form. In the future, we will focus on audie…
"Fresh Tracks once again brings a slew of experimentations to theatrical fruition, with dance ideas expressed through improvised and composed movements that play alongside text, sound, chara…
"This year, New Dance Alliance presented its 40th Performance Mix Festival with a staggering lineup of 35+ artists across nine programs at Abrons Arts Center’s Underground Theater. NDA’s…
"To celebrate his company’s 40th anniversary, choreographer Doug Varone has opted for simplicity. Instead of cramming his season with tributes and nostalgia, Varone is offering two masterp…
"Pam Tatge, Executive and Artistic Director of Jacob's Pillow, the internationally recognized dance festival in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts, introduced choreographers Brinae Ali…
"The greatest strength of the ballet’s choreography is its emotional clarity, which lies in how conspicuously it visualizes intense feelings. And the dramatically-motivated dancing by the…
"Imagine wandering through DUMBO, Brooklyn, on a summer night wearing wireless headphones, immersed in a world where nightlife, EDM music, and concert dance converge into an interactive expe…
"Stepping into Shelby Green’s creative mind is a transcendent experience. As artistic director of Yaroque Dance Theatre, Green draws audiences into an unfolding scrapbook, seamlessly bl…
"Celebrating a decade of radical performance and embodied experimentation, Queer Butoh Festival returns to New York City with four evenings of interdisciplinary performance exploring the evo…
"This year, New Dance Alliance (NDA) presented its 40th Performance Mix Festival with a staggering lineup of 35+ artists across nine programs at Abrons Arts Center’s Underground Theater. T…
“The tap dance community is really tight knit. The seniors dance alongside the youngsters. We are a family, Tap dance is such a big part of American history, with deep roots in the Afric…
"The Firebird is unique among classic ballets because it is not primarily a love story. It’s a story about the help we need to vanquish greed and narcissism, a.k.a. evil. (The love story i…
"Tiny Asya Subashi (age 8) stepped into the limelight in a variation from La Esmeralda. Though not yet on pointes, Subashi displayed luscious épaulement, and an effervescent personality. Be…
"For me, this [New Dance Alliance's Performance Mix] is about community and being in conversation with people. For an evening length commission, I'm in control of everything. But in this …
"As the evening drew to a close, the panelists identified two key takeaways. Creative risk is an act of courage. Artistic bravery doesn’t stand in opposition to masculinity; it is a core p…