Dance Magazine honors five exceptional artists at The Ailey Citigroup Theater (405 West 55th Street) in Manhattan on Monday, December 7, 2015. Event begins at 7:30 PM, followed by a reception.

The recipients are an illustrious group from various sectors of the dance world, and this is the first year we are honoring a flamenco artist. The five awardees are
** flamenco artist Soledad Barrio
** American Ballet Theatre principal and budding choreographer Marcelo Gomes
** former ballerina and current artistic director of National Ballet of Canada Karen Kain
** dance archivist, writer and historian David Vaughan and
** founding artistic director of Urban Bush Women Jawole Willa Jo Zollar.

Mikhail Baryshnikov will present to Ms. Kain; Millicent Johnnie to Ms. Zollar, Julie Kent to Mr. Gomes, Martín Santangelo to Ms. Barrio and Valda Setterfield to Mr. Vaughan.

Performers will include Soledad Barrio with flamenco musicians playing live, members of Urban Bush Women and dancers from ABT.

The Dance Magazine Awards recognize outstanding men and women whose contributions have left a lasting impact on the dance world.

Monday December 7, doors open at 7 PM; Program begins at 7:30 PM
Ailey School, 405 West 55 Street, 5th floor
Tickets: $50
For tickets: Nicole Bugge, 212.979.4872 or danceawards@dancemedia.com


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