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KNIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY PRIZE
The $50,000 Knight Choreography Prize, made possible by Knight Foundation, is designed to support the artistic experimentation and career longevity of choreographers in the United States. Each year the award honors a living choreographer whose body of work is distinguished not only for their artistry but also for their originality of thought and impact. The award celebrates choreographers who provide significant contributions to the dance field, expand audiences for dance, and ensure the artform has a prominent place in U.S. culture. Artists receive an unrestricted cash award of $30,000, plus $20,000 in programmatic support over two years, to be co-designed with NCCAkron.
PRIZE RECIPIENTS


Rosie Herrera | Inaugural
Rosie Herrera (Miami, FL), a Cuban-American dancer, choreographer, and artistic director of Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre, was the inaugural recipient in May 2024.
Photo by Jared McEntire
Photo by Jared McEntire


Shamel Pitts | 2024
Shamel Pitts (Brooklyn, NY), an artist, choreographer, director, teacher, and founder of TRIBE, was the 2024 recipient.
Photo by Alex Apt
Photo by Alex Apt


Rosie Herrera | Inaugural
Rosie Herrera (Miami, FL), a Cuban-American dancer, choreographer, and artistic director of Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre, was the inaugural recipient in May 2024.
Photo by Jared McEntire
Photo by Jared McEntire


Shamel Pitts | 2024
Shamel Pitts (Brooklyn, NY), an artist, choreographer, director, teacher, and founder of TRIBE, was the 2024 recipient.
Photo by Alex Apt
Photo by Alex Apt


Rosie Herrera | Inaugural
Rosie Herrera (Miami, FL), a Cuban-American dancer, choreographer, and artistic director of Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre, was the inaugural recipient in May 2024.
Photo by Jared McEntire
Photo by Jared McEntire


Shamel Pitts | 2024
Shamel Pitts (Brooklyn, NY), an artist, choreographer, director, teacher, and founder of TRIBE, was the 2024 recipient.
Photo by Alex Apt
Photo by Alex Apt


Rosie Herrera | Inaugural
Rosie Herrera (Miami, FL), a Cuban-American dancer, choreographer, and artistic director of Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre, was the inaugural recipient in May 2024.
Photo by Jared McEntire
Photo by Jared McEntire


Shamel Pitts | 2024
Shamel Pitts (Brooklyn, NY), an artist, choreographer, director, teacher, and founder of TRIBE, was the 2024 recipient.
Photo by Alex Apt
Photo by Alex Apt


Rosie Herrera | Inaugural
Rosie Herrera (Miami, FL), a Cuban-American dancer, choreographer, and artistic director of Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre, was the inaugural recipient in May 2024.
Photo by Jared McEntire
Photo by Jared McEntire


Shamel Pitts | 2024
Shamel Pitts (Brooklyn, NY), an artist, choreographer, director, teacher, and founder of TRIBE, was the 2024 recipient.
Photo by Alex Apt
Photo by Alex Apt


Rosie Herrera | Inaugural
Rosie Herrera (Miami, FL), a Cuban-American dancer, choreographer, and artistic director of Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre, was the inaugural recipient in May 2024.
Photo by Jared McEntire
Photo by Jared McEntire


Shamel Pitts | 2024
Shamel Pitts (Brooklyn, NY), an artist, choreographer, director, teacher, and founder of TRIBE, was the 2024 recipient.
Photo by Alex Apt
Photo by Alex Apt


Rosie Herrera | Inaugural
Rosie Herrera (Miami, FL), a Cuban-American dancer, choreographer, and artistic director of Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre, was the inaugural recipient in May 2024.
Photo by Jared McEntire
Photo by Jared McEntire


Shamel Pitts | 2024
Shamel Pitts (Brooklyn, NY), an artist, choreographer, director, teacher, and founder of TRIBE, was the 2024 recipient.
Photo by Alex Apt
Photo by Alex Apt


Rosie Herrera | Inaugural
Rosie Herrera (Miami, FL), a Cuban-American dancer, choreographer, and artistic director of Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre, was the inaugural recipient in May 2024.
Photo by Jared McEntire
Photo by Jared McEntire


Shamel Pitts | 2024
Shamel Pitts (Brooklyn, NY), an artist, choreographer, director, teacher, and founder of TRIBE, was the 2024 recipient.
Photo by Alex Apt
Photo by Alex Apt


Rosie Herrera | Inaugural
Rosie Herrera (Miami, FL), a Cuban-American dancer, choreographer, and artistic director of Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre, was the inaugural recipient in May 2024.
Photo by Jared McEntire
Photo by Jared McEntire


Shamel Pitts | 2024
Shamel Pitts (Brooklyn, NY), an artist, choreographer, director, teacher, and founder of TRIBE, was the 2024 recipient.
Photo by Alex Apt
Photo by Alex Apt


Rosie Herrera | Inaugural
Rosie Herrera (Miami, FL), a Cuban-American dancer, choreographer, and artistic director of Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre, was the inaugural recipient in May 2024.
Photo by Jared McEntire
Photo by Jared McEntire


Shamel Pitts | 2024
Shamel Pitts (Brooklyn, NY), an artist, choreographer, director, teacher, and founder of TRIBE, was the 2024 recipient.
Photo by Alex Apt
Photo by Alex Apt


Rosie Herrera | Inaugural
Rosie Herrera (Miami, FL), a Cuban-American dancer, choreographer, and artistic director of Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre, was the inaugural recipient in May 2024.
Photo by Jared McEntire
Photo by Jared McEntire


Shamel Pitts | 2024
Shamel Pitts (Brooklyn, NY), an artist, choreographer, director, teacher, and founder of TRIBE, was the 2024 recipient.
Photo by Alex Apt
Photo by Alex Apt


Rosie Herrera | Inaugural
Rosie Herrera (Miami, FL), a Cuban-American dancer, choreographer, and artistic director of Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre, was the inaugural recipient in May 2024.
Photo by Jared McEntire
Photo by Jared McEntire


Shamel Pitts | 2024
Shamel Pitts (Brooklyn, NY), an artist, choreographer, director, teacher, and founder of TRIBE, was the 2024 recipient.
Photo by Alex Apt
Photo by Alex Apt


Rosie Herrera | Inaugural
Rosie Herrera (Miami, FL), a Cuban-American dancer, choreographer, and artistic director of Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre, was the inaugural recipient in May 2024.
Photo by Jared McEntire
Photo by Jared McEntire


Shamel Pitts | 2024
Shamel Pitts (Brooklyn, NY), an artist, choreographer, director, teacher, and founder of TRIBE, was the 2024 recipient.
Photo by Alex Apt
Photo by Alex Apt


Rosie Herrera | Inaugural
Rosie Herrera (Miami, FL), a Cuban-American dancer, choreographer, and artistic director of Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre, was the inaugural recipient in May 2024.
Photo by Jared McEntire
Photo by Jared McEntire


Shamel Pitts | 2024
Shamel Pitts (Brooklyn, NY), an artist, choreographer, director, teacher, and founder of TRIBE, was the 2024 recipient.
Photo by Alex Apt
Photo by Alex Apt


Rosie Herrera | Inaugural
Rosie Herrera (Miami, FL), a Cuban-American dancer, choreographer, and artistic director of Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre, was the inaugural recipient in May 2024.
Photo by Jared McEntire
Photo by Jared McEntire


Shamel Pitts | 2024
Shamel Pitts (Brooklyn, NY), an artist, choreographer, director, teacher, and founder of TRIBE, was the 2024 recipient.
Photo by Alex Apt
Photo by Alex Apt
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