Capezio

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American dance apparel manufacturer

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::summary American dance apparel manufacturer ::

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nameCapezio Ballet Makers Inc.
logoCAPEZIO_WIKI_LOGO-01.png
foundation1887
founderSalvatore Capezio
location_cityTotowa, New Jersey, U.S.
key_peopleMichael Terlizzi (CEO)
industryManufacturing
productsDance shoes and apparel
homepage
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Capezio is the trade name of Capezio Ballet Makers Inc., an American manufacturer of dance shoes, apparel and accessories.

History

In 1887, Salvatore Capezio, an Italian cobbler emigrated to the United States, opened a shoe repair shop near the old Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. |title=History |url=http://www.capezio.com/all-access/about/our-story/ |publisher=Capezio |access-date=24 March 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130419013906/http://www.capezio.com/all-access/about/our-story/ |archive-date=19 April 2013 He began his business by repairing theatrical shoes for the Met, and transitioned from cobbler to shoemaker when he created a fine pair of shoes for Polish tenor Jean de Reszke in an emergency. His shop soon became a meeting place for dancers who would stop by to discuss their needs and purchase his shoes.

Over time, his reputation grew and visiting dancers would often come to his shop to purchase shoes. One of those visitors, Anna Pavlova, purchased Capezio pointe shoes for herself and her entire company during her first tour of the United States in 1910, thereby helping Capezio establish wide public visibility.

From 1940, Ben Sommers was president of the company until his death in 1985. He used his position to promote and support dance and performance art, establishing events such as National Dance Week in 1978 and in 1957, the Capezio Dance Award. Under Sommers's tenure, in 1941, Lord & Taylor, Neiman-Marcus, and other stores began to market and distribute Capezio footwear.

Salvatore Capezio's family eventually joined him in the business, and today the company is operated by third- and fourth-generation family members. The company now employs modern, computerized manufacturing systems, though its Special Make-up Department continues to hand craft special order footwear

In 2017, Lynn Shanahan became the first non-family CEO of Capezio.

Notable users

Numerous celebrities endorsed the company's products over the years, such as Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Sammy Davis Jr., Alicia Alonso, Bob Fosse, Gregory Hines, Mick Jagger, Liza Minnelli, Ben Vereen, David Lee Roth, Madonna, Justin Timberlake, Gwen Stefani, Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Maddie Ziegler.

Capezio Dance Award

The company established the "Capezio Dance Award" in 1952 to recognize significant achievements in dance. In 1953 it created the Capezio Foundation to administer the awards program and operate a grant program for non-profit organizations. |title=Dance Foundation |url=http://www.capezio.com/all-access/dance-foundation |publisher=Capezio |access-date=24 March 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130221000314/http://www.capezio.com/all-access/dance-foundation/ |archive-date=21 February 2013

;Award recipients |title=Awardees |url=http://www.capezio.com/all-access/dance-foundation/awardees |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130410164518/http://www.capezio.com/all-access/dance-foundation/awardees |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 April 2013 |publisher=Capezio |access-date=24 March 2013

Capezio A.C.E. Awards

The Capezio A.C.E. Awards competition ran from 2009–2021 and recognized influential choreographers. Around 150 to 250 choreographers applied each year and 15 finalists were selected to compete for winner, 1st runner-up, and 2nd runner-up. Monetary prizes are awarded to help fund the choreographers next piece, respectively, $15,000, $5,000, and $3,000. All styles of dance are represented, including tap, jazz, ballet, modern, lyrical, and musical theater.

Award Recipients and Winning Pieces:

  • 2009: Travis Wall, "Its Gonna Be A Long Walk"
  • 2010: Peter Chu
  • 2011: Al Blackstone, "Brown Eyed Girl"
  • 2012: Melinda Sullivan, "Something More"
  • 2013: Erica Sobol, "Black Flies/Heavy Skies"
  • 2014: Talia Favia, "The Difference Between Actions and Words"
  • 2015: Kristen Russell, "Islands"
  • 2016: Martha Nichols, "Tilted"
  • 2017: Will Johnstone and Marissa Osato, "Peel"
  • 2018: Mary Grace McNally, "Not For Picking"
  • 2020: Grayson McGuire and Shiori Kamijo, "Boots"
  • 2021: Taylor Tsvyetkov, "You Broke Me First"

Notes

References

References

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  8. (1953-01-05). "Kirstein Is Chosen for Capezio Award". The New York Times.
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  11. Martin, John. (1956-03-11). "THE DANCE: FIFTH CAPEZIO AWARD; Genevieve Oswald Wins Citation for Curatorship Of Library Collection". The New York Times.
  12. (1957-03-13). "TED SHAWN WINS PRIZE FOR DANCE; Director of Jacob's Pillow Festival Will Receive $500 Annual Capezio Award". The New York Times.
  13. (1958-02-05). "Greer Garson to Present Prize". The New York Times.
  14. (1958-11-06). "Hurok Wins Capezio Dance Award". The New York Times.
  15. (1959-12-01). "Martha Graham Wins Capezio Dance Award". The New York Times.
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  26. (1972-04-20). "3 Get Ethnic Dance Award". The New York Times.
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  29. (1976-04-27). "Capezio Dance A ward Presented to Robbins". The New York Times.
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  35. (1981-05-13). "NOTES ON PEOPLE; Founder of Atlanta Ballet Wins Award". The New York Times.
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  39. (1987-02-26). "Astaire, Nureyev, Fosse And Venza Get Award". The New York Times.
  40. (1988-03-28). "Honi Coles to Receive Capezio Dance Award". The New York Times.
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  58. (2008-05-25). "Capezio is wild about 'Chuck'".
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  63. "Tommy Tune to receive Capezio Dance Award - Dance Informa USA".
  64. Purcell, Carey. (2013-12-04). "Tony Winner Twyla Tharp Honored With Capezio Dance Award".
  65. BWW News Desk. "Cynthia Gregory to Receive 63rd Annual Capezio Dance Award".
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  70. "WINNER Travis Wall - It's Gonna Be A Long Walk".
  71. "Al Blackstone 2011 ACE Awards".
  72. Gioia, Michael. (July 26, 2013). "Capezio A.C.E. Award Winners Fest, With Choreographers from "So You Think You Can Dance" and More, Will Be Held in August".
  73. ""Something More" from Melinda Sullivan Capezio ACE Award Performance".
  74. ""Something More" from Melinda Sullivan Capezio ACE Award Performance".
  75. "TALIA FAVIA ACE AWARD 2014 WINNER {{!}} The Difference Between Actions & Words".
  76. ""Islands" - Kirsten Russell Choreography 2015 Capezio ACE Awards".
  77. Heimlich, Jennifer. (2016-07-31). "Congrats A.C.E. Award Winners!".
  78. "Capezio A.C.E. Awards 2016 Winner - Martha Nichols "Tilted"".
  79. (2017-08-20). "The Capezio A.C.E. Awards 2017".
  80. "Capezio ACE Awards 2017 Winner Will Johnston & Marissa Osato "Peel"".
  81. Spirit, Margaret Fuhrer For Dance. (2018-08-05). "Congrats to the 2018 Capezio A.C.E. Awards Winners!".
  82. "Capezio A.C.E. Winner 2018 - Mary Grace McNally (Not For Picking)".
  83. (2020-01-22). "2020 Capezio A.C.E. Awards".
  84. "Boots - Choreographed by Grayson McGuire and Shiori Kamijo".
  85. (2020-11-02). "Meet Capezio Creates winner Taylor Tsvyetkov".
  86. "You Broke Me First - Taylor Tsvyetkov #capeziocreates Choreography".

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