The Bessie Awards

Hosted by Bebe Neuwirth Monday, October 24 at 8 p.m. New York’s most renowned dance awards come to Harlem’s world famous Apollo Theater for the first time! On October 24, the Bessies, which have saluted dance in the city since 1984, will honor outstanding work in dance performed during the 2010-11 season. Bebe Neuwirth will host the ceremony, and there will be award presentations by a stellar lineup of internationally renowned dance artists including Charles Atlas, Carmen deLavallade, Ralph Lemon, andTere O’Connor. The night will also feature a performance by students from the Harlem School of the Arts’ acclaimed dance program as well as videos of all the nominated work. The Bessies seek to recognize work from all corners of the city’s wide ranging dance world, granting awards for choreography, design, composition, and performing to innovative artists from many dance disciplines. The awards also honor those who have helped shape the dynamic world of dance in the city with awards for lifetime achievement in choreography and outstanding contribution to the field of dance. This is a not-to-be-missed event for any and every dance lover. After party to directly follow at the Alhambra Ballroom, hosted by the Dance NYC Junior Committee. Tickets $10 In person at the Apollo Theater Box Office By phone call Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000 Online at Ticketmaster.com