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 A New Leader at New York Theater Ballet and a Call For New Audiences

 A New Leader at New York Theater Ballet and a Call For New Audiences

By Marina Harss, The New York Times
Wednesday October 19, 2022

Dance entered Steven Melendez’s life when Diana Byer met him at the shelter where he was living as a child. Now he runs the company she started. Details

 
 Steven Melendez named Artistic Director

 Steven Melendez named Artistic Director

Monday April 11, 2022

New York Theatre Ballet will welcome its new Artistic Director Steven Melendez and honor the legacy of company founder Diana Byer at Legacy and Future, a benefit evening celebrating NYTB on Wednesday evening, May 4, 7:00 P.M. at Florence Gould Hall in New York City. Details

 
Diana Byer to step down as Artistic Director of New York Theatre Ballet

Diana Byer to step down as Artistic Director of New York Theatre Ballet

Tuesday March 29, 2022

Following a 44-year tenure as founder and Artistic Director of New York Theatre Ballet (NYTB), Diana Byer will step down following NYTB’s spring performances, May 4-8, 2022. Details

 
 Happy Hundredth, Jerome Robbins

 Happy Hundredth, Jerome Robbins

By Joan Acocella, The New Yorker
Friday March 9, 2018

 New York City Ballet and New York Theatre Ballet honor the choreographer’s centenary. Details

 
New York Theatre Ballet Moves Its Relevés Downtown

New York Theatre Ballet Moves Its Relevés Downtown

By Marina Harss, The New York Times
Friday February 13, 2015

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New York Theatre Ballet Moves Its Relevés Downtown

By Marina Harss, The New York Times
Friday February 13, 2015


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<h2>A Treasured New York Icon Fights to Survive: New York Theatre Ballet Evicted    </h2>
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A Treasured New York Icon Fights to Survive: New York Theatre Ballet Evicted    


By Carla Escoda, The Huffington Post
Wednesday September 11, 2013

 A beloved New York City institution is losing its home after 34 years, its impending demise another reminder that this world capital of arts and culture has become inhospitable to all but the behemoths.  Details