A CELEBRATION OF CHOREOGRAPHERS & THEIR ALLIES
March 16, 2026
5:30-10pm
The Edison Ballroom
240 W 47th St
New York, NY 10036
Dance Lab New York is proud to honor three remarkable individuals who embody excellence, impact, and allyship in the field of choreography. Prolific and acclaimed choreographers Mandy Moore and Stephen Petronio have each shaped the landscape of dance through their artistic vision and mentorship of future generations, while ally Alicia B. Adams has exposed thousands of audience members to innovative dance through her bold leadership and enduring commitment to the arts. Join us in celebration of their collective achievements!
Mandy Moore is a world class Choreographer, Director, and Producer who has won 3 Emmy Awards. She is best known for her work as a producer and choreographer on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE as well as producing and choreographing Taylor Swift’s THE ERAS TOUR. On film, Mandy’s choreography can be seen in LA LA LAND, AMERICAN HUSTLE, SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK, BABYLON, SNOW WHITE, and THE LIFE OF CHUCK. On TV, Mandy’s work is featured on ZOEY’S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST, DANCING WITH THE STARS, Britain’s STRICTLY COME DANCING, and FOX’s GLEE. Recent credits: Dolly Parton’s Broadway bound musical DOLLY and THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF KAVALIER AND KLAY at the Metropolitan Opera. Mandy is a proud member of AMPAS and a governor of the Television Academy.
Stephen Petronio is an acclaimed American choreographer, dancer, and artistic director known for his innovative and boundary-pushing work in contemporary dance. As a graduate of Hampshire College, an early student of Steve Paxton, and the first male dancer in the Trisha Brown Dance Company, Petronio has made a significant impact. In 1984, Petronio founded the Stephen Petronio Company, committed to touring and performing throughout the world. Petronio’s choreography challenged traditional notions of movement and explored themes of sexuality, gender, and identity. His commitment to collaboration and his relentless pursuit of innovation have solidified his place as one of the most influential choreographers of his generation.
Stephen Headshot: Sarah Silver
Alicia B. Adams served for more than thirty years as Vice President of International Programming and Dance at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Throughout her career, Adams created major innovative festivals, as well as prominent exhibitions and programs in contemporary theatre. Beyond festivals, Adams curated the Center’s Contemporary Dance program, presenting major dance companies and artists both national and international. Her leadership in arts management included significant roles at renowned institutions including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Belafonte Enterprises, Inc., City Center Theater, and Harlem School of the Arts. Adams has contributed her expertise to numerous esteemed organizations in the performing arts field, including the International Society of the Performing Arts (ISPA) and the Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP).
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For more information contact Victoria Antonini at vantonini@dancelabny.org
