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Famous Russian Folktale 'The Radish' Blooms on Stage in Brooklyn
Brighton Ballet Theater’s original production of the beloved Russian folktale, "The Radish", will premiere on Saturday, March 7 at 2 p.m at Kingsborough. - March 06, 2009 - Brighton Ballet Theater Co., Inc.
Michigan Opera Theatre Presents "The Elixir of Love"
Sing Into Spring with Donizetti's Lighthearted Comedy The Elixir of Love March 27-April 4, 2009 At the Detroit Opera House All New Production Snap out of the winter doldrums and welcome spring with a lighthearted comedic opera sure to lift spirits! Michigan Opera Theatre begins its 2009 spring... - March 06, 2009 - Michigan Opera Theatre/Detroit Opera House
FR3SH Dance Company Presents "The Main Event," A Hip-Hop Showcase Featuring Over 20 Teams and Alumni from MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew
Hip-Hop Dance Competition to Unite Over 100+ Sponsors/Advertisers, 500+ Performers, 1000+ Attendees and MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew Alumni - February 26, 2009 - FR3SH Dance Troupe, LLC
South Bay Ballet Presents: Bravo! the Classical & Contemporary Ballet Experience
South Bay Ballet continues its celebrated 2008-2009 season with Bravo! The Classical & Contemporary Ballet Experience, a crowd-pleasing reprise of an eclectic repertoire from traditional classics to exciting contemporary ballets. A weekend of thrilling selections and inspired performances, the program will feature South Bay Ballet’s junior, senior and pre-professional company members. - February 08, 2009 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Returns to the Detroit Opera House February 12-15, 2009 Celebrating 50 Years
Detroit Opera House - Home of Michigan Opera Theatre - David DiChiera, General Director Sweet Honey In The Rock To Appear Saturday, Feb. 14 at 7:30 on Stage With AAADT Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to the Detroit Opera House stage February 12-15, 2009 in a limited five-performance... - January 16, 2009 - Michigan Opera Theatre/Detroit Opera House
Sarasota Opera Opens Its 50th Season
Sarasota Opera to open its 50th Season with Winter Opera Festival. - January 15, 2009 - Sarasota Opera
Rising from the Ashes – Sylmar Girl Performs Lead Role in 11th Season of "the Snow Queen"
Rebecca Eberhard’s house is still standing as she dances the role of Gerda for the second year. - December 11, 2008 - California Contemporary Ballet
Same Planet Different World Goes the Distance Forward
SPDW Dance Theatre's Distance Forward features world premieres by Ashleigh Leite and Molly Shanahan, the SPDW Dance premiere of "To Have and To Hold" by Shapiro and Smith and a new duet by Joanna Rosenthal. Themes of isolation, longing, love and loss – fragmented individuals bound to one another, unrelenting motion that inevitably brings us together and tears us apart. Gorgeous, moody, and evocative of the tenor of the country and the world right now. At Ruth Page Center for the Arts 11/14-16. - November 01, 2008 - Same Planet Different World Dance Theatre
Military Appreciation Bike and Car Show by Operation Dance
Sunday, November 2, 2008 at 11:00 AM (Car/Bike Registration 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM) McGuire's Pit Stop, 4117 Jefferson Hwy, Jefferson, LA 70121 Operation Dance is hosting the Inaugural Operation Dance Benefit Bike & Car Show. Operation Dance is a professional dance team, interested in the... - October 30, 2008 - Operation Dance
The Moving Architects Make Their Kalamazoo Debut 9/13/08
The Moving Architects, under the Artist Direction of Erin Carlisle Norton (named Best Choreographer in the Chicago Reader’s Choice Awards 2008,) will present Brass Figures September 13, 2008 at 2pm and 8pm at the Wellspring Theater at Epic Center, 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall in Kalamazoo, MI. - August 27, 2008 - The Moving Architects
Dance Connection Receives 2008 Best of Las Vegas Award
Dance Connection has been selected for the 2008 Best of Las Vegas Award in the Dance Instruction category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA). - August 02, 2008 - Dance Connection Studio
Ballet Tech Cincinnati Announces Dance Gala Stars for 2008
International Dance Gala:16 Fabulous dancers;10 world renowned companies; 8 different countries display gravity defying athleticism, artistry and strength, classic and new edgy choreography. The best dancers, best companies, best choreography in the world offer diverse cast, music and dance styles. - June 15, 2008 - arts innovation movement: aim cincinnati
Patti Rutland Jazz New York Stage Debut at Ailey Citigroup, Spotlight Set to Shine on a Modest Dance Company with a Big Heart
One of the most compelling and innovative civic dance companies in the Southeast United States will spread their wings and land in the middle of the New York dance world when they perform June 30th at the Ailey Citigroup Theatre. The dazzling 240-seat theatre and event space will also host a VIP... - June 10, 2008 - Patti Rutland Jazz
Dance Connection Sweeps Regional Competition
Las Vegas Dance Company Takes Home Awards in 5 Categories. - May 27, 2008 - Dance Connection Studio
Dance Connection Seeks Stars of Tomorrow
Las Vegas Dance Company to Hold Auditions on June 7. - May 27, 2008 - Dance Connection Studio
West Virginia All-Natural Candle Business Expands Through United States and Canada
What started as a unique fundraising opportunity for a dance studio in Bridgeport, WV, has now expanded to a part-time business with a full-time compensation. - May 23, 2008 - Premier Studio of Dance
Sarasota Youth Opera to Hold Summer Workshop
Young people ages 8 to 18 may enroll now in Sarasota Youth Opera’s Summer Workshop to be held June 9-27, 2008. The three-week program will run five full days per week, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., at Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota. The Summer Workshop promotes serious... - March 29, 2008 - Sarasota Opera
Sarasota Opera Apprentice Artists to Perform Opera Scenes
In April, Sarasota Opera Apprentice Artists will take center stage at the Opera House when they move into principal solo roles for two engaging evenings of fully staged operatic excerpts. Apprentice Artists in Opera Scenes will be presented on Tuesday, April 8 and Thursday, April 10 at 8 p.m. - March 29, 2008 - Sarasota Opera
Idaho Dance Theatre Announces Its Spring Performance "Joy Ride"
Idaho Dance Theatre announces its Spring Performance “Joy Ride.” Performance dates and times: April 17-19 – 8pm, April 20 - 2 pm matinee. Performances held at BSU Special Event Center. Ticket price $26 adults, $12.00 seniors/students. Tickets in advance by calling 331-9592 or at... - March 24, 2008 - Idaho Dance Theatre
Idaho Dance Theatre Receives $10K NEA Grant Funding to Support a North Idaho Rural Tour
The Idaho Dance Theatre (IDT), Idaho’s premiere professional contemporary dance company has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The grant, awarded in the category "Access to Artistic Excellence," will support a tour to Northern Idaho for the... - March 24, 2008 - Idaho Dance Theatre
SPDW Dance Theatre’s Call for New Company Dancers
Same Planet Different World Dance Theatre, Chicago’s most innovative repertory company, is holding company auditions on Monday, June 2, 2008 at Visceral Dance Studio, 2820 N. Elston Ave. in Chicago from 10am to 1pm. - March 19, 2008 - Same Planet Different World Dance Theatre
SPDW Dance Theatre Appears in "Raw Bones and Other Stories" This April 25-26
This April 25 and 26, Same Planet Different World Dance Theatre makes a guest appearance at the Lund Auditorium, in Julie Petry’s "Raw Bones and Other Stories." - March 19, 2008 - Same Planet Different World Dance Theatre
Sarasota Opera to Present Free Concerts
As part of its commitment to our community, Sarasota Opera will hold free concerts for the general public in March and April. No tickets are necessary. The Scenes at Noon concerts on Fridays, March 28 and April 4, at noon will feature the Sarasota Opera Apprentice Artists, performing staged scenes... - March 19, 2008 - Sarasota Opera
Sarasota Youth Opera Enrollment Up by 75 Percent
Sarasota Opera is happy to announce that 100 young people are enrolled in Sarasota Youth Opera for the Spring Session, which is more than a 75-percent increase over last term. Singers are currently learning the music for Canadian composer Dean Burry’s "The Hobbit," which will have... - February 03, 2008 - Sarasota Opera
Premier Studio of Dance Offers Discounts on Webkinz Plush Toys
Beginning in January 2008, the Premier Studio of Dance will begin offering Webkinz as part of their retail merchandise through the Premier Studio of Dance’s online store. In addition to their long line of dancewear, dance shoes and Mia Bella Gourmet candles, the Premier Studio of Dance will also offer its customers with discounted prices on Webkinz. - December 28, 2007 - Premier Studio of Dance
Sarasota Youth Opera to Hold Placement Classes
Placement classes for singers who plan to join Sarasota Youth Opera will be held Thursday and Friday, January 10 and January 11. The program is open to all students age 8 (or who entered third grade in 2007) through high school. These classes are necessary and students who are interested in... - December 23, 2007 - Sarasota Opera
Sarasota Youth Opera to Hold Open House
Members of the Sarasota community will have the opportunity to get a sneak peek at the workings of the Sarasota Youth Opera. - December 01, 2007 - Sarasota Opera
Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice Awards $100,000 for Renovation of Sarasota Opera House
Sarasota Opera has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice. - November 28, 2007 - Sarasota Opera
Sarasota Youth Opera to Perform in Two December Concerts
Sarasota Youth Opera has scheduled two performances open to the public in December. - November 22, 2007 - Sarasota Opera
Sarasota Opera Commissions Ned Rorem to Write Work for Sarasota Youth Opera
Pulitzer Prize winning composer Ned Rorem and librettist and poet J.D. McClatchy have been commissioned by Sarasota Opera to write a full-length opera for the Sarasota Youth Opera program. The work will premiere in May 2009 at the Sarasota Opera House. - November 21, 2007 - Sarasota Opera
Ballet Tech Cincinnati Moves Into New World Headquarters
ballet tech cincinnati held its first rehearsal in its new Kennedy Heights world headquarters facility on Saturday, September 08, 2007. With the Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy Electric Jazz and Student Orchestra, they did a run-through rehearsal of Act I of the World Premier of The Jazzy... - September 12, 2007 - arts innovation movement: aim cincinnati
Ballet Tech Cincinnati Plays Ball in the Negro Leagues in Made in America at Aronoff Center May 4-5, 2007
ballet tech cincinnati presents Made in America at the Aronoff Center at 8PM on May 4-5, 2007 and 2PM on May 5, 2007. A Leaping for Literacy production, it includes inspiring stories of three courageous American youth based on the "Dear America," "American Girl," and "My Name is America" book series. - April 22, 2007 - arts innovation movement: aim cincinnati
Sarasota Youth Opera to Perform in April
The Sarasota Youth Opera will perform its final concert of the season at Bayshore High School on Saturday, April 21, at 2 p.m. Works by Bizet, Verdi, Copland, Foster and Giordano will be included. - April 07, 2007 - Sarasota Opera
SoCal Polynesian Dance Company Performs at World-Fest
The Polynesian Paradise Dancers (PPD), a professional Polynesian dance company, will be performing in World-Fest this spring at Silver Dollar City theme park in Branson, Missouri. They will be joining performers from all over the world for this annual event, which is said to be America’s... - March 30, 2007 - Polynesian Paradise Dancers
ballet tech cincinnati's Gala of International Ballet Stars August 11, 2007
Save the Date: ballet tech cincinnati presents the 6th Annual Gala of International Ballet Stars Cincinnati’s Aronoff Center August 11, 2007. - March 27, 2007 - arts innovation movement: aim cincinnati
Auditions - NDM Troupe Dancers for 2007
After the huge success of NDM Student’s Valentine's Day Recital “yeh mera dil”, the leading authority in bollywood dancing in California – NDM Bollywood Dance School is now in search for dancers for their 2007 troupe. The auditions for the troupe dancers will be... - March 17, 2007 - NDM Dance Productions
Dance Teacher Shakes Up Students with Controversial Teaching Techniques
Despite the unwritten rule that no student shall exceed his/her teacher, belly dancing teacher Jana Beeman guarantees that her students will learn and grow to the limits with a program that is creating a stir in the bellydancing world. With Jana Beeman’s revolutionary instructional bellydance... - February 27, 2007 - Enchantment Unlimited Entertainment
Ballet Tech Cincinnati on the Move
ballet tech cincinnati announced that its Board of Directors recently approved a five year lease to occupy 6543 Montgomery Road in Kennedy Heights. ballet tech cincinnati received major sponsorship funding from the Stillson Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee, and recently added three new Board... - February 19, 2007 - arts innovation movement: aim cincinnati
Mrs. Asia 2007 Smita Salgaonkar
Mrs Smita Salgaonkar won the title Mrs. Asia-USA 2007. She is trained by California dance school “NDM Dance Productions” for that vigorous performance. This academy dance school assists her to understand the sharpness of dances and how to present her during dances. She is a wonderful dancer and enjoys it all time. - January 04, 2007 - NDM Dance Productions
The Lawyers’ Orchestra and Brighton Ballet Join to Celebrate the Holiday Season with an All Tchaikovsky Program on Sunday, December 17th at 2 p.m. in Manhattan
For the first time, the Lawyers’ Orchestra and the Brighton Ballet Theater will be collaborating to present selections from Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker" The Lawyers’ Orchestra and the Brighton Ballet Theater will be collaborating to present selections from Tchaikovsky's... - December 07, 2006 - Brighton Ballet Theater Co., Inc.
Brighton Ballet Celebrates the Holiday Season in Brooklyn, New York
The Brighton Ballet Theater celebrates the holiday season with two special performances of “A Winter Fairy Tale” on Saturday, December 16, 2006 at 2 pm and 5 pm at the Leon Goldstein Performing Arts Center, Kingsborough Community College. - December 06, 2006 - Brighton Ballet Theater Co., Inc.
Dance Competition Culminates with R&B Singer Chris Brown Concert
Registration for dance competition to be held on Saturday November 11, 2006. Dance competition on December 22, 2006 at UIC Pavilion in Chicago. Dance Down 2006 features performance by Platinum recording artist Chris Brown. - November 11, 2006 - Dance Down 2006
The Tribute Company Opens West Coast Office
The Tribute Company today announces the opening of its West Coast office located in Los Angeles, California. The office, headed by Sam Baum and Patrick McSherry, makes a total of three locations, Las Vegas and New York being the other two. The Tribute Company started fifteen years ago as a... - November 08, 2006 - The Tribute Company
NDM Students Valentine's Day Recital - February 14th 2007
NDM bollywood dance school studio present Valentine’s Day recital for all love hearts on February 14th, 2007. The show “yeh mera dil” will be held at Torrance civic center & tickets are available from this classical dance academy school in Los Angeles, California. - November 08, 2006 - NDM Dance Productions
Journey of A Blackman - R U Your Brother's Keeper
This dramatic presentation is about a family of three brothers whose lives have been shattered after the death of their Christian mother. Battling the additional obstacles of drugs, violence, and troubled relationships the three brothers embark on a journey spirited by religious faith. It will make you laugh and cry as well as leave with you a positive message to bring hope to the community. - October 20, 2006 - PDM Performing Arts Corporation
NDM Dance Productions and Studios
NDM Dance Productions is the largest professionally trained Bollywood Dance Troupe in California. This bollywood dance academy/school is serving people since 2004 to learn bollywood dance steps in Los Angeles, California. - September 28, 2006 - NDM Dance Productions
‘Fresh Water’ Flows in Port of Spain - World Premiere of New Work by Choreographer Makeda Thomas
On 7 October 2006 at Caribbean Contemporary Arts (CCA) in Port of Spain, New York/Trinidad choreographer Makeda Thomas will premiere ‘Fresh Water’, a new dance work. ‘Fresh Water’ features the music of Ella Andall, Jimmy Cliff, and Bob Marley with live performances by... - September 04, 2006 - Makeda Thomas Dance Projects
NDM Bollywood Troupe Dancers Win 4 Beauty Pageant Titles on August 19, 2006
One more milestone achieved by NDM Dance production’s bollywood dance troupe on August 19th, 2006. Their great bollywood dancer’s team was the winner of 4 Beauty Pageant titles. It’s USA first bollywood dance center in Los Angles of California, and considered the paramount classical dance academy to learn bollywood dance lessons from. - September 01, 2006 - NDM Dance Productions
Allegro Dance Company - Not Your Typical Tarantella
Allegro Dance Company of Wheeling, WV will travel to Clarksburg WV on Sat August 26 at 2:15 for the annual Pasta Cook-off and for a main stage performance at the upcoming WV Italian Heritage Festival on Sat September 2 at 4pm. Allegro (meaning fast tempo in Italian) Dance Company is a... - August 11, 2006 - Allegro Dance Company
Allegro Dance Company Offers Workshops to Schools
Allegro Dance Company will be offering new programs and workshops for schools and colleges. - April 04, 2006 - Allegro Dance Company