New York Dance and Performance 'Bessie' Awards

For over 20 years, THE BESSIES have honored outstanding innovative achievements in contemporary dance and performance, spanning a period of monumental artistic productivity in spite of a variety of economic, social, and political challenges. The annual awards ceremony serves a dual purpose: to recognize exceptional artistic achievements and to reflect upon the issues and challenges that face artistic communities in New York and nationally. The climate of the times has always been reflected in the work of the Bessies recipients, reinforcing the connection between art and society. 2007 - 2008 Bessie's Committee