Dance/NYC Celebrates 12 Years of Service with Birthday Campaign

New York, NY — Coinciding with National Nonprofit Day on August 17, Dance/NYC is thrilled to celebrate 12 years of supporting New York City’s vibrant dance community. Since its inception, Dance/NYC has been dedicated to uplifting and sustaining the diverse voices and talents that make up New York City dance. It considers this milestone as a tribute to the extensive collaboration and partnership that make dance possible in the city.

Now through August 19, 2024, this celebratory campaign will spotlight the significant contributions Dance/NYC has made to the dance sector, the ongoing need to support a sustainable future for dance in New York City, and share the unique stories of a few of the talented individuals with whom the organization has had the privilege to work. Featured collaborators include:

• Hussein Smko (he/him), Founder and Artistic Director of project/tag;

• Mario Ismael Espinoza, LCSW (they/them), the Dancers’ Resource Social Worker at the Entertainment Community Fund;

• Monica Bill Barnes, (she/her), Choreographer and Founder of Monica Bill Barnes & Company;

• and Violeta Galagarza (she/her), Executive Artistic Director of KRT3S.

“From groundbreaking performances to innovative community programs, these stories highlight the power of dance to inspire and connect us all,” remarks Vicki Capote, Co-Executive Director. “As we commemorate Dance/NYC’s 12th anniversary, we reaffirm our commitment to building a stronger, more resilient dance community that can thrive and grow together.