Foundations for Dance and Performance

Monday night's New York Dance and Performance Awards (the Bessies) celebrated the gift of dance and performance to the people of our City. But as the presenters left the spotlight at the end of the evening, I was struck by the stage that was left behind, still glowing in half-light--the foundation under the feet of a dancer, the canvas for a choreographer. While experiencing a performance, New Yorkers are likely unaware of the structures and resources that support dance and culture. I believe th...