Events
Behind the Curtain
Trained at the Bolshoi, Valentina Kozlova joined the company and was promoted to principal dancer just two years later. In 1979, she made a life-altering decision that changed everything when she defected when the Bolshoi was appearing in Los Angeles. Stepping beyond the Iron Curtain, she entered an unknown world where art, identity, and survival would be tested in new and unfamiliar ways. Kozlova has written with honesty and elegance, revealing the discipline, sacrifice, and courage required to reinvent oneself—not only as an artist, but as a woman seeking truth and independence. From world-renowned stages to personal moments unseen by the audience, the memoir offers a rare glimpse into the price of freedom and the power of resilience.
FINI INT'L GALA AND DANCE AWARDS
Sunday August 30, 8 PM
Ailey Citigroup Theater
405 W. 55 St., NYC
Antonio Fini's International Gala and Dance Awards returns to NY for the 16th edition. Performers include Graham2, Ballet Eloelle Grandiva, Dzul Dance, and many more. Awards will go to Michael Mao (who will also be celebrating his 80th birthday on August 30th), Leslie Andrea Williams, principal dancer with the Graham Dance Company, and more. Always a grand evening with all variety of dance.
STYLEPOINT NOUVELLE - fashion and dance
Tues. Sept. 8 at 7:30 PM - Press Preview
Sat. Sept. 12 at 4:30 PM & 7:30 PM - Public Performances
Dixon Place Theater, 161A Chrystie St.
StylePointe returns to Dixon Place during New York Fashion Week. Choreographers and fashion designers collaborate in this fashion and dance runway experience, produced by Sangeeta Yesley and co-curator Mariana Leung. Dance companies include Dance Visions NY, DoubleTake Dance, Katie Binder, Leighann Kowalsky, Michelle Thompson, and Taylor Gordon. Designers are Merlette NYC, Anelore Atelier, Auguste DuBois, DU.URE, Katya Bolanos, and Shiki Gu.
A TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL SPIERMAN
Saturday September 19, time t.b.a.
Lehman College/Lovinger Theater, Bronx
A tribute by his Orchestra of The Bronx and the Bronx Opera for Michael Spierman's decades of presenting fine classical music concerts (always free to the public) and operas in The Bronx. A feast of concert music and opera performances.
PARK AVENUE OPERA
Sunday October 11, time t.b.a.
The Triad, 158 West 72nd St.
An innovative performance of Verdi's La Forza del Destino, conducted by Roger Malouf (former Assistant Conductor with the Metropolitan Opera); directed by Adrian Hollaender; performed by a cast of five: Beverley Hill, Rafael LeBron, Tanya Kamens, Edgar Jaramillo, and Jestin Pieper. Attendance is by invitation.
