Dwayne Johnson Honors Mother With Samoan Dance
The Rock celebrated Ata Johnson's 78th birthday with a traditional Taualuga performance, which he shared on Instagram.
U.S. Dance News
Across the United States, coverage here takes in ballet, contemporary performance, ballroom and the various forms presented on stage. This page covers new productions, festival programming, dancer transitions and the administrative side of the arts.
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November 7, 2026
Jenna Dewan Teases New Rookie StorylineThe Rookie star previewed an unexpected development for Bailey Nune in Season 9 while filming Dancing With the Stars Season 35.
November 7, 2026
Bill T. Jones Company to End Performances in 2027The 45-year-old Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company will conclude its touring and performances in December 2027, with a final retrospective project set to premiere in March.
November 6, 2026
Dancing With the Stars Spotlights Disney BroadwayConnor Wood's Team Wildcats earned a perfect score from judges in the season's first team dances.
November 4, 2026
Jenna Dewan Picks Janet Jackson for Grammy NightThe Dancing With the Stars contestant chose a routine from her former tour as a backup dancer.
November 3, 2026
Grand Hotel Workshop Features Norbert Leo ButzA new production of the musical Grand Hotel is in a workshop, with Norbert Leo Butz confirming his participation.
November 3, 2026
Heather Headley Sings on Dancing With the StarsThe Broadway and Grammy-winning singer performed during the show's annual Disney Night taping.
November 3, 2026
Shum, Johnson Win Dance-Off Immunity on DWTSHarry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson earned immunity from the next dance-off after scoring 40/40 on Disney Night, while Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa were eliminated.
November 3, 2026
Julia Stiles Exits Dancing with the StarsStiles and partner Ezra Sosa were eliminated after the Disney on Broadway episode, with scores and viewer votes combined to decide the result.
October 31, 2026
Beatty Files Suit to Halt Kennedy Center ClosureThe lawsuit challenges a planned two-year closure for a $257 million renovation at the performance venue.
October 30, 2026
Paul Anthony Kelly Shares Tango Lessons With Jessica LangeThe actors learned their dance choreography for American Horror Story just one hour before filming the scene.
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U.S. reporting spans ballet seasons, contemporary dance premieres, festival lineups and the financial sustainability of professional dance companies. Global reporting spans every region and institution where these performances are curated or presented. Attendance trends and philanthropic support often dictate the scope and scale of new choreography and staging efforts. Shifts in public interest and donor funding remain the most frequent catalysts for changes in artistic direction.