To create a greater awareness and appreciation of dance as an art form and support efforts which preserve the legacy of the past, recognize the accomplishments of the present and encourage new talents, trends and practices.
Vice President of Capezio Human Resources
Established in 1952, the Capezio Dance Award is presented in recognition of significant
contributions to dance. Highly regarded by the dance community for its prestige and pragmatic value,
the Capezio Dance Award is presented at a ceremony honoring the awardee.
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Receive a Capezio Dance Award
Contribute to the public awareness of the arts. Recognize substantial achievement in the arts. Honor an individual, a company or institution who or which has made a significant contribution to the arts.
The Award Recipient
The Trustees will notify the recipient of the Capezio Dance Award and an announcement will be made to the general public.
Congrats to the 2018 Award Winners!
Winners:
- Debbie Allen
- David Parsons
- Michelle Dorrance
- Mr. Wiggles
- Wendy Whelan
2015
The Julliard School
2014
Cynthia Gregory
2013
Twyla Tharp
2012
Tommy Tune
2011
Desmond Richardson
2010
Trisha Brown
2009
Arlene Shuler
2008
Charles Davis
2007
Carmen de Lavallade
2006
Donald Saddler
2005
Suzanne Farrell
2004
Savion Glover
2003
Alvin Ailey Dance Theater
2002
Michael M. Kaiser
2001
Career Transition for Dancers
2000
David R. White
1999
Bella Lewitzky
1998
Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
1997
Mark Morris
1996
Charles L. Reinhart
1995
Bruce Marks
1994
Urban Bush Woman
1993
Dance/ USA
1992
Frederic Franklin
1991
John Curry
Katherine Dunham
Darci Kistler
Igor Youskevitch
1990
Jaques d’Amboise
1989
Edward Villella
1988
Charles Coles
1987
Fred Astaire
Bob Fosse
Rudolf Nureyev
Jac Venza
1986
Anthony Tudor
1985
Doris Hering
1984
William Christensen
Harold Christensen
Lew Christensen
1983
Harvey Lichtenstein
1982
Alwin Nikolais
1981
Dorothy Alexander
1980
Walter Terry
1979
Alvin Ailey
1978
Hanya Jolm
1977
Merce Cunningham
1976
Jerome Robbins
1975
Robert Irving
1974
Robert Joffrey
1973
Isadora Bennett
1972
Lei Meri Laubin
Reginald Laubin
Gladys Laubin
1971
Arthur Mitchell
1970
William Kolodney
1969
John Martin
1968
Lucia Chase
1967
Paul Taylor
1966
Agnes de Mille
1965
Maria Tallchief
1964
Jose Limon
1963
Donald McKayle
1962
Barbara Karinska
1961
Ruth St. Denis
1960
Martha Graham
1959
Sol Hurok
1958
Alexandra Danilova
1957
Ted Shawn
1956
Genevieve Oswald
1955
Louis Horst
1954
Doris Humphrey
1953
Lincoln Kirstein
1952
Zachary Solov
