The Dance Awards is an annual ceremony that recognizes excellence in dance, honoring choreographers, dancers, and other professionals in the field.

The Dance Awards is usually held in New York City, the epicenter of the American dance world.

The Nijinsky Award is presented to the male dancer who has made the most outstanding contribution to the art of dance.

Mikhail Baryshnikov, the legendary Russian-American dancer, was the first recipient of the Nijinsky Award in 1991.

The Pavlova Award is presented to the female dancer who has made the most outstanding contribution to the art of dance.

Margot Fonteyn, the iconic British ballerina, was the first recipient of the Pavlova Award in 1991.

The Balanchine Award is presented to the choreographer who has made the most outstanding contribution to the art of dance.

George Balanchine, the legendary Russian-American choreographer, was the first recipient of the Balanchine Award in 1991.

The New York City Ballet Award is presented to the dance company that has made the most outstanding contribution to the art of dance.

New York City Ballet, the renowned dance company founded by George Balanchine, was the first recipient of the New York City Ballet Award in 1991.

The Swan Lake Award is presented to the dance production that has made the most outstanding contribution to the art of dance.

Swan Lake, the iconic ballet choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, was the first recipient of the Swan Lake Award in 1991.

The Dance on Camera Award is presented to the dance film or video that has made the most outstanding contribution to the art of dance.

Dance on Camera, the acclaimed dance film festival, was the first recipient of the Dance on Camera Award in 1991.

The Dance Critics Association Award is presented to the dance book or article that has made the most outstanding contribution to the art of dance.

Dance Critics Association, the organization of professional dance critics, was the first recipient of the Dance Critics Association Award in 1991.