Dance is a powerful medium that allows one to creatively express themselves. It not only can awaken the dancers’ perceptions, but it can also awaken those who view the performance, helping them to see things in new ways. I believe that is just what Artistic Director Tiffany Rea-Fisher aims to do with the Elisa Monte Dance’s (EMD) “Emerged Nation.” Showing […]

Need to spice up your fitness routine? Sarina Jain has the solution. The fitness trainer and entrepreneur is commonly referred to as the ‘Jane Fonda of India’ and is the first to bring Indian dance into the fitness industry. Masala Bhangra is a total body dance workout that Jain introduced to masses around the globe. The program, which infuses Bhangra […]

At the Joyce Theater, one of the most intimate and lovely theaters in New York, the NYC Dance Alliance celebrated its sixth year in existence by showcasing the work of some of its participants, alumni, and sponsors. This wonderful evening brought to light the work of founder and dance lover Joe Lanteri, a proud advocate for the performing arts. Donors […]

Former Alvin Ailey principal dancers Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson peeled off and opened their own contemporary ballet company – Complexions. Through this platform, they wanted to push boundaries and redefine the societal conventions of the dance world. One of the most incredible aspects of this company is the diversity of the ensemble, both physically and stylistically. Rhoden’s choreography both […]

Perfectly placed to debut on the cusp of spring, Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre’s Renewal, a kickoff of their Fifteenth Anniversary Performance Season at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center, was just that: a rejuvenation, an awakening, a rebirth. Little vignettes, shining orbs, and moving lights: Each dancer moved effortlessly across the stage, whether to running water, funk, jazz, or a mixture […]

The most wonderful thing about New York City is the fact that there are so many artists dying to share their talent with us. New Yorkers have such a wide range of events to see, which is one of the reasons why it’s called “The City that Never Sleeps.” The Dance Gallery International Festival is one of those events that […]