{"id":46793,"date":"2025-11-10T17:58:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T17:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/46793\/"},"modified":"2025-11-10T17:58:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T17:58:10","slug":"the-dance-hall-of-fame-a-new-annual-tradition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/46793\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dance Hall of Fame \u2013 A New Annual Tradition"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is wonderful to see that a group of people have joined together to create the first ever Dance Hall of Fame<\/a> to honor the true pioneers, legends, and icons of Dance. On December 3, 2025, in Los Angeles the inaugural inductees will be honored with a show stopping event at the Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center<\/a>.\u00a0 That illustrious group of dance artists who have broken barriers, reshaped and inspired generations of dancers and choreographers from all genres include Alvin Ailey, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Stephen \u201ctWitch\u201d Boss, Misty Copeland, Bob Fosse, Martha Graham, Gene Kelly, Kenny Ortega, Jerome Robbins, and Twyla Tharp.<\/p>\n

This list of dance artists appear on the concert stage, in film, and on television. Their genres include ballet, modern dance, hip hop, musical theater, tap and more. They are performers, choreographers, directors, and producers. Many of them did it all and are still active in their field.<\/p>\n

The press release describes the December 3rd celebration as \u201can electrifying celebration, with an all-star roster of guest presenters from screen legends to stage icons, who step into the spotlight to celebrate and honor this historic inaugural class.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Twyla<\/a><\/p>\n

Twyla Tharp \u2013 Photo by Greg Gorman.<\/p>\n

There will be live performances paying tribute to the power and diversity of dance, including an iconic performance by the Martha Graham Dance Company, a show stopping hip-hop routine celebrating \u2018tWitch\u2019 featuring the \u201cSo You Think You Can Dance AllStars\u201d, an homage to Fosse\u2019s unmistakable style, an acknowledgement to Gene Kelly\u2019s world of tap, and \u00a0a tribute to Kenny Ortega\u2019s sensational \u201cDirty Dancing\u201d classic \u201c(I\u2019ve Had) The Time of My Life\u201d.<\/p>\n

\"Jerome<\/a><\/p>\n

Jerome Robbins<\/p>\n

More than just an event or a performance, the creation of The Dance Hall of Fame recognizes Dance\u2019s artists, innovators, and trailblazers whose work continues to inspire, reshape and propel Dance into the future.\u00a0 Like all the other Hall of Fame organizations, this event launches a new annual tradition of celebrating choreographers and dancers who have elevated the artform of Dance and lead the way for the new generation of dance artists in our communities, across the U.S and around the world.<\/p>\n

\"Gene<\/a><\/p>\n

Gene Kelly in \u201cDancing In The Rain\u201d<\/p>\n

Jeff Thacker<\/a>, five-time Emmy-nominated Executive Producer of \u201cSo You Think You Could Dance,\u201d will serve as Executive Producer of the event, with Executive Producer Anita Mann<\/a> and Louis J. Horowitz<\/a> as Executive Producer and Director, with District 78<\/a> serving as Music Directors.<\/p>\n

\"Anita<\/a><\/p>\n

Anita Mann \u2013 Photo by SDK Photos.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor decades, music and film have had institutions honor their greatest contributors; now, dance will finally have its Hall of Fame. This ceremony will serve as a long-overdue celebration of the brilliance and impact these individuals have made,\u201d said Mann. \u201cIt\u2019s a privilege to honor this class of inductees who have pushed boundaries, redefined the art, and embodied the spirit of creativity and courage that inspires dancers and audiences across the globe.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Eric<\/a><\/p>\n

Eric Tamm as Prince Cocoa with Misty Copeland in Alexei Ratmansky\u2019s \u201cWhipped Cream\u201d \u2013 Photo courtesy of SCFTA.<\/p>\n

Mann was recognized by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences as one of America\u2019s top five contemporary choreographers and is the creator and producer of one of Las Vegas\u2019 longest-running adult shows, \u201cFantasy.\u201d She has danced with and choreographed for Elvis Presley, Lucille Ball, Michael Jackson, Cher, The Muppets, Wayne Brady, Julianne Hough, Adam Lambert, and countless other stars while maintaining a four-decade relationship with all the major networks.<\/p>\n

\"Archival<\/a><\/p>\n

Archival photo \u2013 Martha Graham in \u201cImmediate Tragedy\u201d \u2013 Photo courtesy of MGDC.<\/p>\n

Louis J. Horvitz is one of the most accomplished and prolific directors in live television event broadcasting. He has directed the \u201cThe Annual Academy Awards\u201d telecast a record 12 times, won seven Emmy Awards and garnered twenty Emmy nominations. He has helmed the \u201cPrimetime Emmy Awards\u201d a total of 17 times, the \u201cThe Kennedy Center Honors\u201d for 22 years, the \u201cAmerican Film Institute (AFI) Life Achievement Award\u201d tributes a total of 31 times, the \u201cGolden Globe Awards\u201d for more than 10 years and \u201cThe Grammy Awards\u201d for nine years.<\/p>\n

\"Bob<\/a><\/p>\n

Bob Fossee with Sandy Roveta in film \u201cSweet Charity\u201d \u2013 Photo courtesy of the artist.<\/p>\n

Additional Dance Hall of Fame Board members include Adele Yoshioka, Christopher d\u2019Amboise, Jeff Thacker, Jody Gottfried Arnhold, Julia Strickland, Lawrence Jackson, Melinda Soderling, Renae Williams Niles, Stuart K. Robinson, Susan Shields, Terry Lindholm, and Wendy Whelan. They represent some of the leading names in dance and entertainment and have made an indelible cultural impact.<\/p>\n

For more information, please visit https:\/\/www.dancehalloffameofficial.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Written by Jeff Slayton for LA Dance Chronicle.<\/p>\n

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