What they call their work
What they do
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Dance Performance and Community Engagement 2 activities
- Domestic and international dance residenciesConducts 1–2 week residencies at schools and cultural institutions, both domestically and internationally, combining instruction, open rehearsals, public performances, and dancer-led discussions, including programs at St. Joseph Catholic Academy and through a long-standing International Cultural Exchange Program.
- School and community educational dance outreachConducts educational performances, lecture demonstrations, and introductory movement classes in schools and community venues to promote public understanding of modern dance and increase engagement with diverse audiences.
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 1 activity
- Dance education and training programsOffers master classes, workshops, intensives, and composition classes in modern dance technique and choreography for dancers of varying levels, including annual Summer and Winter Intensives in New York for advanced dancers from around the world.
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Original Dance Performance Production 1 activity
- Dance performances and original choreographic productionsCreates and presents original dance works through commissioned and self-produced performances, including premieres at venues such as LaGuardia Community College and Queens Theater in the Park, with productions like "One Breath," "To This End," "Kadogo," and "A Klezmer Nutcracker."
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
- International cultural exchange through danceRuns an International Cultural Exchange Program since 2008 that fosters cross-cultural collaboration by integrating local artists into performances and creating original works that honor the cultural heritage of host countries.
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Who they work with
- Adelphi University Partner — Training affiliation through dancer education and performance of choreographic works.
- Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre Partner — Ongoing collaborative relationship through shared dancer membership and performance.
- David Parsons Network — Artistic affiliation through prior performance experience with Parsons’ company.
- H. T. Chen and Dancers Network — Shared artistic lineage through dancer participation in both companies.
- Hofstra University Partner — Collaborative relationship through artistic direction, performance, and education; multiple company members are affiliated with the university.
- Hofstra University Partner — Originally commissioned the creation of the dance work "Girl in a Red Dress"
- Joffrey Ballet School Network — Artistic connection through summer intensive participation by company dancers.
- Macau Cultural Exchange Partner — Collaborative partner in the International Cultural Exchange Program, established in 2008
- Mark Morris Dance Group Network — Artistic connection through summer intensive participation by company dancers.
- Martha Graham Network — Connection through performance of Graham’s works by company members.
- Merce Cunningham Trust Partner — Engagement through participation in Cunningham Fellowship Trust workshops by company dancers.
- North Carolina School of the Arts Partner — Professional connection through training and panel participation by key company leaders.
- Oakland Dance Theater Partner — Originally commissioned the creation of the dance work "Homeland"
- Paul Taylor Dance Company Network — Artistic affiliation through prior performance experience and shared choreographic repertoire.
- PayPal Partner — Platform used to process donations for the organization.
- Pennsylvania Ballet Network — Performance affiliation through prior seasonal guest dancing by a company member.
- Richard Stockton University Partner — Originally commissioned the creation of the dance work "English Suite"
- Southern Methodist University Partner — Dancer training affiliation through education and performance of repertory works.
- St. Joseph Catholic Academy Partner — Hosted AMDC residency program
- Texas Christian University Partner — Dancer training affiliation through education and performance experience.
- The Macau Cultural Center Partner — Commissioned the creation of the dance work "Tides of Change"
How they approach the work
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- Arts Education Through Dance Residenciesmethodology: arts-in-education residencyBy embedding dance into educational settings through residencies and workshops, we foster deeper student engagement and broaden access to the arts, because experiential learning increases appreciation and participation across diverse backgrounds.
- Behind-the-Scenes Engagement to Deepen Connectionmethodology: behind-the-scenes engagementBy offering immersive, behind-the-scenes programming, we demystify professional dance and cultivate deeper audience investment, because transparency into artistic process increases accessibility and sustained engagement.
- Cultural Exchange Through Co-Created Dancemethodology: cultural_exchange_through_co_creationBy co-creating original dance works with local artists in host communities, we build cross-cultural understanding and honor local heritage, because collaborative creation fosters mutual respect and authentic representation.
- Dance as Metaphor for Life Experiencemethodology: dance-as-metaphorBy using dance as a metaphor for human experiences, we shape choreography that explores physical and emotional boundaries, because symbolic movement creates relatable narratives that resonate across diverse audiences.
- Interdisciplinary Dance Theater for Emotional Impactmethodology: interdisciplinary-dance-theaterBy combining theater, classical dance, and dynamic music in original performances, we create emotionally resonant experiences that influence audiences' perspectives, because multidisciplinary art forms deepen narrative and affective engagement.