This episode of State of the Arts NYC spotlights the Bessie Awards with Lucy
Sexton, Executive Director and Heather Robles, Managing Director. Produced in
partnership with Dance/NYC, the NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies
have saluted outstanding and groundbreaking creative work by independent dance
artists in NYC for 33 years. Known as “The Bessie” in honor of revered dance
teacher Bessie Schönberg, the awards were established in 1983 by David White
at Dance Theater Workshop. They recognize exceptional work in choreography,
performance, music composition and visual design. We talk about their new
developments and partnerships to make dance more accessible to the public not
just in NYC but beyond. The Bessies will be held in October and is free to the
general public.
Read more
This episode of State of the Arts NYC spotlights the Bessie Awards with Lucy
Sexton, Executive Director and Heather Robles, Managing Director. Produced in
partnership with Dance/NYC, the NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies
have saluted outstanding and groundbreaking creative work by independent dance
artists in NYC for 33 years. Known as “The Bessie” in honor of revered dance
teacher Bessie Schönberg, the awards were established in 1983 by David White
at Dance Theater Workshop. They recognize exceptional work in choreography,
performance, music composition and visual design. We talk about their new
developments and partnerships to make dance more accessible to the public not
just in NYC but beyond. The Bessies will be held in October and is free to the
general public.
Read less