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Rosemary Novellino-Mearns, the dancer who saved Radio City Music Hall from destruction in 1978, will talk about her story and book, "Saving Radio City music Hall: A Dancer's True Story."   Rosie made the impossible possible when, as a member of the Music Hall Ballet Company and Dance Captain, she headed the committee that took on the big business interests that had decided to demolish the great Art Deco theater.  The highly visual presentation includes photos, films, and videos of TV interviews…See More

Soaking WET showcases works by female choreographers, curated by David Parker and produced by Jeff Kazin. Two different programs will be presented daily, September 22-25.  Program A features works by Sara Hook, Rebecca Stenn, Cat Wagner, and Megan Williams (Thurs/Fri/Sat at 7 PM; Sunday at 2 PM).   Program B, a presentation of Women in Motion, shows works by Brynne Billingsley & Artists, Remi Harris, and Kristin Swiat.See More

Pentacle, a leading New York arts management, celebrates its 40th anniversary with an evening of site-specific performances, toasts, and dinner at The Rubin Museum of Art.  Throughout the evening, and in different areas of the Museum, there will be performances by Claire Porter, Bridgman/Packer, Vicky Shick, Doug Varone, Keely Garfield, and many more. Please visit the website for more information.See More

Alessandra Corona, native of Sardinia and former 12-year principal dancer with Ballet Hispanico, presents her A Corona works in the world premiere of "Thorns of the Crown" by Ramon Oller.  The choreographer was inspired by his early studies of Shakespeare as a young actor/dancer in his native Barcelona.   His dramatic new work does not tell a story, but rather deals with universal emotions, including ambition, sacrifice and, of course, love.   Music is a blend of robust Medieval selections and…See More

The 9/11 Table of Silence Project, a movement for peace created by Jacqulyn Buglisi, returns for the sixth year to the Lincoln Center Josie Robertson Plaza.   Choreographer Buglisi was inspired by Italian visual artist Rossella Vasta's sculptural installation of 100 ceramic plates that represent a banquet table uniting humanity.  The performance ritual for peace and healing features 100+ dancers from leading dance companies and schools, led by the Buglisi Dance Theatre.  The free performance…See More

The 9/11 Table of Silence Project, a movement for peace created by Jacqulyn Buglisi, returns for the sixth year to the Lincoln Center Josie Robertson Plaza.   Choreographer Buglisi was inspired by Italian visual artist Rossella Vasta's sculptural installation of 100 ceramic plates that represent a banquet table uniting humanity.  The performance ritual for peace and healing features 100+ dancers from leading dance companies and schools, led by the Buglisi Dance Theatre.  The free performance…See More

Roberto Villanueva, founder/director of BalaSole Dance Company, presents an all-new program of works by 10 choreographers, selected by audition.   Diversity and individuality are the keywords of BalaSole, and the program promises a wide variety of dance styles, music, and artistic voices.See More

Antonio Fini, dancer/choreographer/producer from Calabria, presents the third annual Fini Italian Dance Festival.   Companies coming from Milan, Naples and Modena will performed, joined by dancers from the  Buglisi Dance Theatre, Taylor 2, Fini Dance New York, Staten Island Ballet, the Martha Graham Dance Company, Fini Dance New York, and Nai-Ni-Chen Dance Company.   Jacqulyn Buglisi will be presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and dancers Petra Conti, Greta Campo and Lorenzo Pagano…See More

Ballet Inc. will present the first in its The Series, a program of short works by 20+ emerging dance companies and choreographers, whose performing credits range from the Joffrey Ballet Concert Group to the Moulin Rouge in Paris.   The evening will show an exciting variety of dance voices and styles.See More

Andrew Jannetti & Jessica Lewis will join forces for a weekend of dance at University Settlement, joined by guest choreographer Kriota Willberg.  Both Jannetti and Lewis will present world premieres, and Ms. Willberg will present her "Sweet Jane," set to the velvet Underground's song of the same name.See More

Miro Magloire presents his New Chamber Ballet in repertory works and world premieres by Magloire and resident choreographer Constantine Baecher.  Ballets are set to music by Ravel, Schonberg, Tartini, and Swiss composer Beat Furrer, all played live by pianist Melody Fader and violinist Doori Na.See More

The intimate West End Theater will again host the Soaking WET dance series, curated by David Parker and Jeff Kazin, May 19-22, two performances daily, two different programs.   The early performances (7 PM on thurs/fri/sat & 2 PM on sunday) will be shared by Joshua Bisset/Shuagroup and Katy Orthwein; and the later performances (8:30 PM on thurs/fri/sat & 4 PM on sunday) will feature works by Larry Goldhuber and Christopher Williams.See More