What they call their work
What they do
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Original Dance Performance Production 3 activities
- Choreograph major theater and fashion productionsProvides choreography for high-profile off-Broadway and Broadway productions such as Rent and If/Then, as well as large-scale events like Fashion’s Night Out: The Show in New York, which featured over 150 top models.
- Create and present original contemporary dance performancesCreates and presents original contemporary dance works characterized by theatricality, wit, and emotional depth, performed globally in theaters and non-traditional venues such as parks, pools, and soccer fields. The company has created over 40 original dances since its founding, including notable works like "Sleepless," "Seven," "Girls," "Contact Sport," and "Runaway."
- Develop virtual and digital dance worksCreates digital and virtual dance performances, particularly during the pandemic, for institutions including The Juilliard School, Paul Taylor Dance Company, Works & Process at the Guggenheim, and YoungArts Foundation. Projects include "Bolero Juilliard" and other commissioned virtual works that unite multidisciplinary artists in innovative formats.
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
- Conduct international cultural exchange and performance toursEngages in international cultural diplomacy through performances and choreographic workshops abroad, including a 4-week tour to Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, and Tunisia under the DanceMotion USA program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, combining artistic presentation with educational outreach.
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 1 activity
- Deliver dance education and capacity-building programsOffers educational initiatives including seasonal intensives at The Juilliard School to prepare students for professional careers in contemporary dance, and conducts international training programs in countries like Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, and Tunisia to support young dancers and foster cultural exchange.
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Dance Performance and Community Engagement 1 activity
- Produce community-integrated dance projectsProduces large-scale community dance works that integrate professional dancers with non-dancers from local communities, often in public spaces. Notable projects include "Rhapsody," a site-specific work performed in parks across New York and Colorado with casts of over 30 participants, and "Stage Door," a theatrical piece featuring community members exploring themes of belonging and aging.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| ANDREA LODICO | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $54K |
| LARRY KEIGWIN | DIRECTOR | 40 | $31K |
- CHRISTIAN KEESEE — DIRECTOR
- JACKIE COLLINS — DIRECTOR
- NEIL PIRIE — PRESIDENT
Who they work with
- Amanda Jones Partner — Board member of KEIGWIN AND COMPANY INC
- ArtYard Partner — Collaborated with ArtYard for the creation and performance of "Stage Door" at the McDonnell Theater.
- BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) Government — Administered the DanceMotion USA cultural exchange program through which KEIGWIN + COMPANY toured Africa on behalf of the U.S. Department of State.
- Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Partner — Partner organization for Rhapsody performance at Brooklyn Bridge Park.
- Christian Keesee Partner — Board member of KEIGWIN AND COMPANY INC
- DANCE NOW Partner — Commissioned and originally produced the earlier work "Places Please" (2017), which informed the development of "Stage Door."
- DANCEworks Partner — Provided generous support for the original production of "Places Please" in Santa Barbara, CA.
- DanceMotion USA Partner — Participated in international cultural exchange and educational programming in Africa and Tunisia.
- DanceMotion USA Partner — Partnered with KEIGWIN + COMPANY for a 4-week international tour in 2017.
- Dominique Cinima Partner — Board member of KEIGWIN AND COMPANY INC
- Domino Park Partner — Host site for Rhapsody performance in September 2022.
- Friends of Hudson River Park Partner — Supporting organization for Rhapsody performance at Hudson River Park.
- Hudson River Park Partner — Performance site for Rhapsody in October 2025.
- Jackie Collins Partner — Vice Chair & Secretary of KEIGWIN AND COMPANY INC board
- Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Partner — Presenting partner for Rhapsody performances as part of Summer for the City.
- National Endowment for the Arts Government — Funder of Rhapsody through public grant support.
- National Endowment for the Arts Government — Institutional supporter of KEIGWIN + COMPANY
- Neil Pirie Partner — Chair & Treasurer of KEIGWIN AND COMPANY INC board
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Institutional supporter of KEIGWIN + COMPANY
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Source of public funds for Rhapsody in partnership with the City Council.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Funder of Rhapsody through state arts funding.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Institutional supporter of KEIGWIN + COMPANY
- PEAK Performances Partner — Developed "Stage Door" in residence at the Alexander Kasser Theater and presented performances in May 2024.
- Paul Taylor Dance Company Partner — Commissioned choreographic works and collaborated on virtual dance projects.
- Paul Taylor Dance Company Partner — Commissioned virtual dance works from KEIGWIN + COMPANY during 2020–2021.
- Rockefeller Brothers Fund Funder — Private foundation funder supporting Rhapsody.
- The Juilliard School Partner — Collaborated on the creation and premiere of Bolero Juilliard, involving dancers, musicians, singers, actors, faculty, and alumni.
- The Juilliard School Partner — Collaborated on virtual works, seasonal intensives, and educational programming.
- The Juilliard School Partner — Commissioned virtual dance works from KEIGWIN + COMPANY during 2020–2021.
- Vail Dance Festival Partner — Presenting partner for Rhapsody performances in July 2024 and July 2025.
How they approach the work
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- Community-Integrated Artistic Creationmethodology: community-integrated_danceBy integrating professional dancers with community members—including those with little or no dance experience—into the choreographic and performance process, the company creates innovative, inclusive dance works that reflect shared human experiences and strengthen public investment in dance, because collective participation enhances authenticity, engagement, and social relevance.
- Embodied Improvisational Developmentmethodology: improvisational_choreographic_processBy using playful improvisation, games, and movement-based exercises in collaborative settings, the company generates creative choreographic material and deepens artistic engagement, because embodied exploration fosters innovation, inclusivity, and individual creative voice across professional and community participants.
- Thematic Narrative Through Performancemethodology: dance-theaterBy structuring dance-theater works around universal human themes such as belonging, aging, and acceptance—often using frameworks like theatrical auditions—the company creates emotionally resonant performances, because narrative grounding makes contemporary dance more accessible and meaningful to diverse audiences and participants.