The 2011 New York Dance and Performance Awards (the Bessies), produced in partnership with Dance/NYC, were held at the legendary Apollo theater on Monday, October 24. Dance/NYC congratulates all of the nominees and recognized artists for their contributions to the city and its creative life.

Read more about the Bessies in The New York Times.

View more photos of the Bessies, taken by the evening's official photographer, Christopher Duggan.