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Margaret Kaiser, 2023-2024

Letter to the World/Buffalo

May 25, 2023 Curt

Year: 2023-2024
DanceForce Member: Margaret Kaiser
Artists: D. Chase Angier; Markéta Fantová; Evelyne Leblanc Roberge
County: Erie

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Jacqueline Davis, Margaret Kaiser, 2023-2024

Marie Basse-Wiles – Senegalese Dance and Drumming

May 25, 2023 Curt

Year: 2023-2024
DanceForce Member: Jacquie Davis
Partnering Member: Margaret Kaiser
Artist: Marie Basse-Wiles
Audience: 950
County: Monroe

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James Lemons, 2023-2024

Parsons Dance Company Residency

May 25, 2023 Curt

Year: 2023-2024
DanceForce Member: James Lemons
Artists: Rebecca Josue, David Parsons
Community Partner: Lake Placid Center for the Arts
Audience: 478
County: Essex

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Robin Collen, Cynthia Williams, 2023-2024

Passion Fruit Dance

May 25, 2023 Curt
Tatiana Desardouin teaching House Dance at HWS

Year: 2023-2024
DanceForce Member: Cynthia Williams
Partnering Member: Robin Collen
Artists: Tatiana Desardouin, Lauriane Ogay
Community Partner: Hobart & William Smith Colleges Dance Department, Geneva; Boys and Girls Club, Geneva
Audience: 201
County: Ontario

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Juried Bessies Artists Initiative, Ivan Sygoda, 2023-2024

Passion Fruit Dance in the Hudson Valley

July 10, 2024 Curt

Year: 2023-2024
DanceForce Member: Ivan Sygoda
Partnering DanceForce Members: Elena Mosley, Toni Smith
Artists: Tatiana Desardouin; Lauriane Ogay
Community Partner: Adam Weinert (Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, Tivoli)
Audience: 61
Counties: Columbia, Dutchess

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Elena Mosley, 2023-2024

Bridge Connection

May 25, 2023 Curt
Alvin Ailey II at Hudson Library. Photo by David McIntyre

Year: 2023-2024
DanceForce Member: Elena Mosley
Artists: Alvin Ailey II Company; Tatiana Desardouin; Marcus McGregor; Dan Safer; Taganyahu Swaby
Community Partners: CREATE Arts Council, Operation Unite NY, Hudson City Library, JCinetime LLC, Yaad Wellness Center
Audience: 646
County: Columbia

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Nancy Long, 2023-2024

Rennie Harris Puremovement at Hamilton College

May 25, 2023 Curt

Year: 2023-2024
DanceForce Member: Nancy Long
Artist: Rennie Harris
Community Partners: Hamilton College; JFK Middle School, Utica; Utica Dance
Audience: 578
County: Oneida

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

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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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Come check out the original choreography created by Mark Schmidt, Remi Harris, and AU Faculty and Students.

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NYS DANCEFORCE AND THE NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS ANNOUNCE 2025 NYS CHOREOGRAPHERS INITIATIVE AWARDEES 📣 Twelve upstate New York-based choreographers have been selected for the 2025 NYS Choreographers Initiative (NYSCI), a funding opportunity administered by NYS DanceForce and New York State Council on the Arts The NYS

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In the studio with 2024 NY State Choreographers Initiative (NYSCI) recipient Jodi Melnick (R) and Mentor Sarah Michelson (L) With Collaborators: Maya Lee-Parritz NYS Choreographers Initiative (NYSCI) Grants are awarded annually to support choreographers in developing their skills by providing them with resources to advance their creative practice. Applications are

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NYS DanceForce is in New York.

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In the studio with 2024 NY State Choreographers Initiative (NYSCI) recipient Skyla Schreter (L) and Mentor Adam Weinert (R) With Collaborators: Kyle Halford Hannah Straney NY State Choreographers Initiative (NYSCI) Grants are awarded annually to support choreographers in developing their skills by providing them with resources to advance their creative

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Skating Sensation Le Patin Libre To Bring MURMURATION To Rochester For One Night Only

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NYSCI recipient Sondra Loring (l) with Mentor Ann Carlson (r). A beautiful pairing of creative minds.

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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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