Explanation:

- The Bessie Award is formally known as the New York Dance and Performance Awards.

- This award celebrates outstanding work in the field of dance.

- It originated in New York City in the early 1980s.

- The award honors artists for choreography, performance, and outstanding productions.

- Option 1: Germany

- Germany has various awards for dance, but not the Bessie Award.

- Option 2: Norway

- Norway also has dance awards, but the Bessie Award is not one of them.

- Option 3: Australia

- Australia has its own dance awards but is not related to the Bessie Award.

- Option 4: USA

- Exactly right! The Bessie Award is given in the USA, particularly in New York City.