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Juried Bessies Artists Initiative
March 13, 2024 Curt

Over a decade ago the DanceForce committed itself to foster upstate opportunities for each year’s Juried Bessie Artist. The following projects are among the results of that commitment.

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NYS DanceForce is at WildHeart: Center for Performance and Embodiment Practice.

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2025 NY State Choreographers Initiative recipient, Cam Moreno (center) in process with dancers, Talli Jackson, Chris Black, and shadow artists, Adam Lipsky, and Alisa Javits at Wildheart Arts Center. ✨ *Mentor, Neva Cockrell, not pictured @courtneyamoreno @wildheart_center_art Thank you @nyscouncilonthearts Application Portal Opens August 15 for 2026 projects. We’re here

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Deadline July 8. Artists of all disciplines are eligible.

State of the Arts Fellowship | NYSCA

Announced by Governor Hochul in June 2025, the NYS State of the Arts Fellowship will bring artists and state government together to foster community connection, enhance public spaces, and amplify vital public service initiatives. PLEASE NOTE: This opportunity is separate from the NYSCA FY2026 Suppor...

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Mentor Pamela Pietro (l) working with Choreographer Chia-Ying Kao (r), NYS Choreographers Initiative 2025. Application Portal Opens August 15 for 2026 projects. We're here to support your mentor selection and application process. Set up a meeting with Remi Harris or Lois Welk: choreoinitiative@danceforce.org NYS DanceForce New York State Council on

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Mentor Mara Neimanis (l) and Choreographer Christina Vega-Westhoff (r) exploring ideas at The Birds Nest in Buffalo NY. NYS Choreographers Initiative 2025. Thank you, New York State Council on the Arts

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SoFLX Stories: Mark Schmidt

Dancemaker Mark D. Schmidt on his move to SoFLX from Brooklyn. Dance happens everywhere.

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NYS DanceForce updated their status.

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The Egg Presents: Ragas in Motion! March 28 at 6:00pm The Egg, Albany, will host an immersive celebration of dance and music. The program features the outstanding, innovative artistry of Barkha Patel, a visionary Kathak dancer and choreographer. Among the Barkha's accomplishments, she was the recipient of the 2023 Juried

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Our long-time NYS DanceForce colleague, Carlota Santana, is bringing her thrilling company to Saratoga in March.
Carlota Santana's Flamenco Vivo will perform at the Spa Little Theater, March 8 and 9.
For more info and tickets: spac.org/events/flamenco/book/

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Three chances to see this annual event created by the Society for New Music. The program pairs regional composers and choreographers. This year NYS DanceForce member, Cynthia Williams will present a work with her Hobart and William Smith colleague, Donna Davenport. Recent NYSCI recipient, Aldo Katton premieres Casanovas and Sirens

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Come check out the original dance choreography of Remi Harris, Mark Schmidt, and AU Faculty and Students! Feb 20 - 22 8pm Miller Performing Arts Center. Free Admission

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A network of dance activists working to increase the quality and quantity of dance throughout upstate New York.

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NYS DanceForce programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

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PROJECTS BY YEAR

  • 2025-2026
  • 2024-2025
  • 2023-2024
  • 2022-2023
  • 2021-2022
  • 2020-2021
  • 2019-2020
  • 2018-2019
  • 2017-2018
  • 2016-2017
  • 2015-2016
  • 2014-2015
  • 2013-2014
  • 2012-2013
  • 2011-2012
  • 2010-2011

PROJECTS BY MEMBER

  • D. Chase Angier
  • Jenise Akilah Anthony
  • Hanaah Bates
  • Sukanya Burman
  • Gregory Cary
  • Robin Collen
  • Jacqueline Davis
  • Kim Engel
  • Margarita Espada
  • Elaine Gardner
  • Judy Hussie-Taylor
  • Margaret Kaiser
  • James Lemons
  • Nancy Long
  • Elena Mosley
  • Carlota Santana
  • Jim Self
  • Missy Pfohl Smith
  • Toni Smith
  • Ivan Sygoda
  • Paz Tanjuaquio
  • Lois Welk
  • Cynthia Williams
  • Glenna Yu

SPECIAL INITIATIVES

  • Juried Bessies Artists Initiative
  • NYSCI 2025 Awardees
  • NYSCI 2024 Awardees
  • NYSCI 2023 Awardees
  • NYSCI 2022 Awardees
  • WNY Choreographers Initiative
    • 2021 Awardees
    • 2020 Awardees
    • 2019 Awardees
    • 2018 Awardees

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