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New York City Center Awarded for Historic Preservation

The New York City Center has been honored with six awards for design excellence and historical preservation, City Center announced on Thursday.

For Dancers, Alternative Funding Model Replacing Non-Profits?

“Discovering Fiscally Sponsored Dancemakers,” a new study published Sept. 7 by Dance/NYC, examines the growing benefits of fiscal sponsorship for non-profit dance companies.

Dido and Aeneas

Though the enthralling “Dido and Aeneas” features ingenious choreography by Mark Morris, the music, especially Stephanie Blythe’s singing, is the star in this Mostly Mozart entry.

Emmy Nominee Travis Wall on His New Reality Show

Travis Wall's new reality show “All The Right Moves,” chronicling the formation of dance company Shaping Sound with his best friends Nick Lazzarini and Teddy Forance, premiered in July.

Dance New Amsterdam Escapes Eviction from Lower Manhattan Studio Space

After facing eviction in 2010, the 24-year-old nonprofit dance studio has signed a new 10-year lease to stay at its current space in downtown Manhattan.

Real Dance Moms Respond to ‘Dance Moms’ Controversy

Lifetime’s “Dance Moms” may have flown too close to the sun on a recent episode originally titled, “Topless Showgirls,” which aired on March 6.

Join the NY Jets Flight Crew for 2012 NFL Season

The New York Jets are holding auditions for dancers for the Jets Flight Crew cheerleading squad for the 2012 football season.

VIDEO: Back Stage Reader Featured on '30 Rock' Season Premiere

In 2009, Back Stage reader Bob Leonard was featured in our weekly "Who Got the Part?" column after he was cast as a member of the Timeless Torches, a dance team for the WNBA's New York Liberty.

Bob Leonard

Who would have thought that dancing the Hustle three decades ago would lead to a gig in 2009? But thanks to that experience and a Back Stage casting notice, Bob Leonard attended his first-ever audition and is now a member of the Timeless Torches, a dance team for the WNBA ...