Three ballet dancers onstage dressed as robots, and one as their master. The robots wear silver and gold shiny bodysuits with head pieces. The master wears all black with a large cape.

How Choreographers Are Making Works That Imagine the Implications of Artificial Intelligence

As AI technologies proliferate and become an increasingly inescapable fact of modern life, choreographers are not only experimenting with AI tools, but they’re also creating works that grapple with the potential repercussions of artificial intelligence and the existential questions it raises. “That’s what artists do,” says Lise Friedman, adjunct professor at New York University and co-organizer of a 2025 symposium on dance and technology. “Artists are always interested in looking around the corner.”

A dancer in a black costume and black mask covering her entire head stares into a bright light shining from her extended right hand. Her shoulders are bare.

The 9 Most Intriguing Shows Happening in November

This month’s performance calendar packs some serious punch, with a landmark anniversary, a jazzy new Broadway production, and a bevy of premieres examining deep questions about humanity and society. Here’s what grabbed our attention.

male instructor teaching tap class

The Dos and Don’ts of Breaking Into Adjuncting

The college dance scene can be a great resource for early-career choreographers looking to dip their toes into teaching or make new work on students, as it usually comes with a flexible schedule and considerable artistic freedom.

Rashaun Mitchell, Silas Riener and Patti Smith Celebrate Gerhard Richter

Rashaun Mitchell + Silas Riener perform in Gagosian gallery’s latest episode of Gagosian Premieres. Available on Gagosian’s website and YouTube channel, the short film celebrates the work of abstract expressionist painter Gerhard Richter. Gagosian is one of the foremost art galleries in the world, with 17 branches spanning the United States, Europe and Asia. Mitchell […]

Editor Approved: 7 Dance Shows to Catch This October

As the fall performance season kicks into high gear, we’ve been cramming as much excellent dance on our calendars as possible. But if you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the options, we’ve got you covered: From rare U.S. appearances by one of our 2018 “25 to Watch” to an autumn mainstay for New Yorkers, Romeo and […]

A 3-D Cunningham Movie? Yes, Please!

What would it be like to view a Merce Cunningham piece from the inside? CUNNINGHAM, a new dance film utilizing 3-D video technology, will allow audiences to find out, putting them in the midst of numerous dances ranging from iconic classics such as Summerspace (1958) and RainForest (1968) to early works like Totem Ancestor (1942). […]

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