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Jenise Akilah Anthony, 2025-2026

Afro-Brazilian Residency

February 25, 2025 Curt
Quenia Ribeiro

Year: 2025-2026
DanceForce Member: Jenise Anthony
Artist: Quenia Ribeiro
Community Partners: Monroe County Community Volunteers; SUNY Brockport; SUNY Brockport Department of Dance; SUNY Brockport EDI Office
Audience: 1,000
County: Monroe Continue reading Afro-Brazilian Residency →

Jenise Akilah Anthony, 2024-2025

Movement of Joy

March 11, 2024 Curt
Naila H. Ansari. Photo by Brandon Watson

Year: 2024-2025
DanceForce Member: Jenise Akilah Anthony
Artist: Naila H. Ansari
Community Partner: SUNY Brockport Department of Dance
Audience: 1,100
County: Monroe Continue reading Movement of Joy →

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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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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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2 months 1 week ago

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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2 months 3 weeks ago

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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4 months 2 weeks ago

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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  • 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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