The company based in the Chelsea neighborhood section of Manhattan has offered a unique combination of community and story-telling through their captivating and unique shows for over 40 years. Primarily, it has been the safe space for LGBTQ dancers who are passionate for the art of dancing, and has been pushing the prestigious company into the…[Read more]

Tony nominated choreographer Bill T Jones has dedicated a majority of his life to dance, and he opened a company alongside with his late partner Arnie Zane to create a safe space for LGBTQ New Yorkers who have a passion for the arts. Tune into this article as we dive into the history of the Live Arts and its contributions to dance.

Title: History of the New York Live Arts!

Description: This iconic company has been the epicenter for the dance industry for more than 40 years, and it has became paramount now more than ever before. Look into the history and the beginnings of this monumental company, and how it keeps Bill T Jones legacy alive.

Marketing and Development Manager Nina Ha discusses the future for Live Arts, her humble beginnings and how she had to change her major many times before settling with cultural studies.

In a brief conversation, New York Live Arts development manager Nina Ha discusses her humble beginnings, ever changing- career direction that led to her becoming a manager for the fundraising and development department, the obstacles that come with the position and her outlook on New York Live Arts’s future.

This specific show, “ Mr. Ailey, Alvin … .the unAiley?” covers the life of Tony award winning choreographer Bill T Jones with performances by Bill T himself, debuting at the Whitney Museum and hosted by New York Live Arts.