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Judy Hussie-Taylor, 2020-2021

Tendayi Kuumba and Greg Purnell: Residency at Petronio Residency Center

July 23, 2020 Curt
Tendayi Kuumba. Photo by Greg Purnell.

Year: 2020/2021
DanceForce Member: Judy Hussie-Taylor
Artists: Tendayi Kuumba, Greg Purnell
Community Partner: Petronio Residency Center
Audience: 704
County: Greene

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Margaret Kaiser, 2020-2021

The Encounter (Postponed to 2021-2022)

July 23, 2020 Curt
Kimberly Bartosik

Year: 2020-2021
DanceForce Member: Margaret Kaiser
Artist: Kimberly Bartosik
Community Partner: Torn Space Theatre
County: Erie

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Paz Tanjuaquio, 2020-2021

Topaz Arts Dance Residencies

July 23, 2020 Curt
Marie Lloyd Paspe.

Year: 2020-2021
DanceForce Member: Paz Tanjuaquio
Artist: Marie Lloyd Paspé
Community Partners: Queens Council; Topaz Arts
Audience: 350
County: Queens

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The NYS DanceForce, in partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts NYSCA announces the 2027 NY State Choreographers Initiative (NYSCI). NYSCI - now in its 10th year - is designed to support dance artists in the development of their choreographic skills by providing them with resources that are often unavailable or unaffordable. These

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In addition to the CURTAIN UP! event at Torn Space Theater, A Rebel Revisited, we are also offering a master class in the Graham technique at the Lisa Taylor Academy of Ballet & Dance Arts. This is part of a NYSDanceForce collaboration with TST.

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NYS DanceForce is in New York.

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2026 NY State Choreographers Initiative (NYSCI) recipient Liv Butowsky (black shirt) with Mentor Hadar Ahuvia (red shirt) at PS21 in Chatham, NY. ✨ Learn more about the 2026 NYSCI awardees at www.danceforce.org 📆 Applications for the 2027 NY State Choreographers Initiative open soon! NYSCI is a program of the NYS DanceForce

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NYS DanceForce is at Torn Space Theater.

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Presented by Torn Space Theater and NYS DanceForce, a Curtain Up! presentation: a one-night celebration of dance legend Martha Graham, featuring a rare screening of her landmark 1934 film Lamentation — followed by three original variations commissioned especially for this evening. TICKETS: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a-rebel-revisited-movement-variations-inspired-by-martha-graham Choreographers Sukanya Burman, Elaine Gardner, and Paz

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NYS DanceForce is in New York.

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2026 NY State Choreographers Initiative (NYSCI) recipient Teresa Fellion (L) with Mentor Seàn Curran (R) in NYC. ✨ Learn more about the 2026 NYSCI awardees at www.danceforce.com 📆 Applications for the 2027 NY State Choreographers Initiative open soon! NYSCI is a program of the NYS DanceForce in partnership with the New York

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NYS DanceForce is at Union College.

2 weeks 1 day ago

This year, DanceForce Members, 2026 NYS Choreographers Initiative awardees, and guests gathered at Union College in Schenectady hosted by DanceForce Member Kim Engel. Some highlights: “Putting Out the Welcome Mat” by Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company. Performance and discussion of 2024 NYSCI recipient, Sondra Loring’s “Witness” at the Henle Dance Pavilion.

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NYS DanceForce members and the local Capital Region community at a post-performance discussion after "Witness" directed by Sondra Loring in the Henle Dance Pavilion at Union College

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NYS DanceForce members with NYS Choregraphers Initiative awardees and guests at the annual summer meeting held this year at Union College in Schenectady.

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NYS DanceForce members, NYS Choreographers Initiative awardees and guests take in a performance at Jacob's Pillow on July 30

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Mentor Kelly Bartnik (L) with 2026 NYSCI recipient, Maya June Dwyer (R), @lemoyne_college in Syracuse, NY.

Learn more about the 2026 NYSCI awardees at www.danceforce.com ✨

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In the Albany, Schenectady, Union College area July 28, 29?
Join us for free!

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NYS DanceForce is at University of Rochester.

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2026 NYS Choreographers Initiative (NYSCI) recipient, George Mechalke (R) with mentors, Bridgman Packer Dance (Art Bridgman and Myrna Packer on the L) in process at the University of Rochester. With collaborators Grace Myers Rachel Best Laura D’Amico NYSCI is a program of the NYS DanceForce in partnership with @nyscouncilonthearts 📣

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NYS DanceForce is at NYC.

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2026 NYS Choreographers Initiative (NYSCI) recipient, Kaley Pruitt (R) with mentor, Monica Bill Barnes (L) in process in NYC. With collaborators Jenna Purcell Shiloh Hodges Laura Coe NYSCI is a program of the NYS DanceForce in partnership with @nyscouncilonthearts 📣 Established in 2018, the NYS Choreographers Initiative (NYSCI) is designed

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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

  • 2026-2027
  • 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 2026 Awardees
  • NYSCI 2025 Awardees
  • NYSCI 2024 Awardees
  • NYSCI 2023 Awardees
  • NYSCI 2022 Awardees
  • WNYCI 2021 Awardees
  • WNYCI 2020 Awardees
  • WNYCI 2019 Awardees
  • WNYCI 2018 Awardees

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