RENNIE HARRIS PUREMOVEMENT
AMERICAN STREET DANCE THEATER
NOVEMBER 11 - 16, 2025
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The Joyce Theater Foundation presents
AMERICAN STREET DANCER
Sound Designer, Composer, & Engineer
Darrin M. Ross
Playback
Mixing
DJ D-9 3 & DJ 1LOVE
featuring
Production Videography & Lighting Designer
Julie Ballard
RENNIE HARRIS PUREMOVEMENT AMERICAN STREET DANCE THEATER
Choreography by Rennie Harris
Marguerite Waller, Rachel Snider, Miyeko Urvashi Rennnie Harris, Joshua Archibald, Zakhele Grabowski, Tyreis Hunte
CREATION GLOBAL
Choreography by Eddie Martin
Eddie Martin, Donnetta Jackson, Christopher Thomas, Michael Davis (Mike D)
HOUSE OF JIT
Choreography by Mike Manson
Michael Manson, Gabrielle McLeod, Michael Reed, James Broxton, Malaino Ross, Tristan Hutchinson
GUEST ARTIST : Ayodele Casel
RENNIE HARRIS HIP-HOP ORCHESTRA
Turntablist
Original Beatboxers
Bucket Drummers
Master Djembe Player
DJ Razor Ramon
Akim Funk Buddha, Kenny Muhammad, Alexander Sanchez
Edward Smallwood, Tony Royster, Solomon Saunders Brytiece Wallace
Leadership support for The Joyce Theater Foundation has been received from the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust.
Champion support for The Joyce’s annual programming has been provided by Howard Gilman Foundation and The Shubert Foundation.
This project was made possible in part with support from the Rockefeller Brothers Fund and is presented in partnership with Catskill Mountain Foundation.
Major support for The Joyce has been provided by The Harkness Foundation for Dance, The Jerome Robbins Foundation, and The Fan Fox & Leslie R. Samuels Foundation.
Additional support has been provided by the Lila Wallace-Reader’s Digest Endowment Fund to encourage the performances of out-of-town companies at The Joyce Theater.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
American Street Dancer, explores and illuminates the rich lineage of African American rhythms in the United States as this work embarks on a historical journey that traces the roots of street dance rhythms, highlighting rhythms that have had a profound impact across various artistic landscapes. These significantly vibrant dance rhythms have woven itself into the fabric of dance, theater, film, and global culture, solidifying its vital role in the narrative of American history. American Street Dancer, is an exhilarating rhythm spectacle, enhanced by the dynamics of the Rennie Harris Hiphop Orchestra which is composed of three bucket players, three beatbox vocalists and one DJ. Together, they create an electrifying soundscape that complements the choreography, inviting audiences to immerse themselves in the rhythm of the community it comes from. American Street Dancer, celebrates diverse dance styles, such as Jitting from Detroit, Footwork from Chicago, and GQ from Philadelphia. Each style brings its own unique flair and history, reflecting the vibrant and multifaceted nature of street dance across the U.S. Harris' vision for this work is not merely to pay homage to the rich heritage of African American contributions to dance and music, but underscoring the power of these art forms to transcend cultural boundaries and foster a deeper understanding of community and identity. As you witness the world premiere of American Street Dancer, you will not only experience the exhilarating artistry of various Street dance styles but alsodelve into a movement and sound narrative that honors the past while looking toward the future. In Harris’ words, “It is these rhythms, specifically GQ rhythms from Philadelphia, that inform every piece of choreography I’ve ever choreographed and will choreograph.”
Photo by Mark Garvin
DID YOU KNOW?
Across America, there exists a rich tapestry of street dance styles that, while often associated with Hip-hop dance and culture, should not be mistakenly classified as Hip-hop dance itself. Using the term "Hip-hop dance" to encapsulate these distinct styles can lead to confusion. For example, Krumping originated in Los Angeles, Juking hails from Memphis, Turfing is rooted in the Bay Area, and Lite feet emerged from New York City. Additionally, Go-go and Beat the Feet come from Washington D.C., while Popping and Campbell Locking have their origins in L.A. Salsa and Vogue, are a product of New York. The important distinction here is that none of these styles can be categorized as Hip-hop dance because they each thrive on unique musical foundations specific to their genre of music. Hip-hop dance typically refers to popular party dances that are performed with a partner and done to Hip-hop music. In contrast, the street dance styles as mentioned above are practiced to a diverse range of musical genres, from funk and disco to Latin and soul, reflecting the cultural influences of their respective regions. In essence, appreciating the diversity within Street dance means recognizing that while these styles share a common ethos of expression and creativity, they each hold their own identity and musical context that set them apart from Hip-hop dance. Lastly, the word “Street” is a slang/euphemism used to describe one’s community. So when we say Street Dance we are referring to the community dance(s) and its unique culture and practices. The styles showcased in American Street Dancer are Jitting, Footwork and GQ.
JITTING, originating from the word Jitterbug and known today as "Jit" or "Jit dancing," is a Street Dance style that originated in Detroit, Michigan, during the 1980s. It is characterized by its energetic and highly expressive movements, often featuring quick footwork. Jitting is often performed to the fast-paced sounds of techno, house, and electronic music, which are synonymous with Detroit's vibrant music scene. The dance emphasizes agility and rhythm, allowing dancers to showcase their creativity and individuality. Jitting is known for its improvisational nature. As part of Detroit's cultural landscape, Jitting has evolved over the years while maintaining its roots in the city's rich musical heritage. Its influence can be seen in various dance forms and has contributed to the broader conversation around Street dance and its connection to music genres that emerged from Detroit.
Chicago Footwork is a dynamic and highly rhythmic Street Dance style that originated in Chicago, Illinois, during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Known for its rapid foot movements and intricate footwork patterns, this dance style is often performed to the fast-paced beats of footwork music, often referred to as “Juke” music, a genre that emerged from Chicago’s underground music scene and is characterized by its energetic tempo and heavy bass. Footwork features fast, shuffling steps that allow dancers to express themselves with speed and precision. Dancers often incorporate elements such as spins, slides, and dips while executing complex patterns with their feet. Chicago Footwork is known to dance to 160 beats per minute.
GQ has its roots in the Latin dance known as the cha-cha, which became popular in Philadelphia during the 1960s. Its origins can be traced back to the Black social clubs in the city, where dancers would partner with one another while performing the cha-cha. Beginning with the cha-cha rhythm, GQ incorporates intricate footwork as dancers engage with each other, often competing against other social clubs. Over time the dance became known as GQ due to its attire such as suit, tie, hat, and occasionally a cane. This dance style flourished in Philadelphia from the 1960s through the 1980s, Several influential GQ groups were The Floor Takers, Franchise, Chip and Pip, The Great Gatsby, The Flamingos, The Disco Kings and Queens, The Step Masters, Rafique & the Stepping Unique’s, and the Godfather of GQ Dwight.
HONORING SOURCE
Brytiece Wallace
CULTURE DEFERRED
Akim Funk Buddha
RHYTHM REVOLT
Ayodele Casel
MAKE THE MUSIC W/ YOUR MOUTH BIZ
Alexander ‘Bizkit’ Sanchez, Akim Funk Buddha, and Kenny Muhammad
JUKE. RHYTHM. SOUL.
Eddie Martin, Donnetta ‘Lil Bit’ Jackson, and Christopher Thomas
ECHOING LEGACY
Brytiece Wallace, Mr. Y Not, Uptown Eddie, and King
RHYTHM OF THE FEET
Michael Mason, Gabrielle McLeod, Michael Reed, James Broxton, Malaino Ross, and Tristan Hutchinson
WHEELS OF STEEL
DJ Razor Ramon
THE STEP MASTERS
Rachel Snider, Marguerite Waller, Joshua Archibald, Miyeko Urvashi Rennie Harris, Zakhele Grabowski, and Tyreis Hunte
WHO'S WHO IN AMERICAN STREET DANCER?
RENNIE HARRIS (Choreographer, Founder, Artistic Director) has been called "the most respected — and the most brilliant — hip-hop choreographer in America" by The New Yorker. Recently, The New York Times wrote of Harris's work; Harris, the Hip-hop master who has become one of his generation's most exacting and exciting choreographers- There are two sides to Harris' Rhythmic Wizardry; both are impeccable. Born and raised in an African American community in North Philadelphia, Harris has taught at universities around the country since 15. Advocating for the significance of "street" origins in any dance style, Harris believes Hip-hop expresses universal themes that extend beyond racial, religious, and economic boundaries and one that, because of its pan-racial and global popularity, can help bridge these divisions. In addition, Harris toured with the first Rap tour to cross the country entitled The Fresh Fest, starring Run DMC & Jam Master Jay, LL Cool J, Kurtis Blow, Fat Boys, Salt and Peppa, and many noted pioneers of rap.
Known for bringing social dances to the concert stage and coining the term "Street Dance Theater," Harris has broken new ground as one of the first Hip-hop choreographers to set works on ballet-based companies such as Ballet Memphis, Colorado Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, Philadelphia Dance Company (Philadanco), Giordano Dance Chicago, Lula Washington Dance Theatre, Cleo Parker Robinson, Dallas Black Dance Theater, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC), and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and more. The first street dancer commissioned to create an evening length work on Alvin Ailey American Theater and to serve as a resident artist at the Alvin Ailey school for dance. He’s received three Bessie Awards, five Black Theater Alvin Ailey Awards, Herb Alpert Award, and nominated for a Lawrence Olivier Award (UK). He’s also received a Life-Time Achievement Award in choreography (McCullum Theater 2019). Harris was also voted one of the most influential people in the last one hundred years of Philadelphia’s history (City Paper), he’s been compared to Basquiat, Alvin Ailey and Bob Fosse.
In addition, he’s received a Guggenheim Fellowship, PEW Fellowship, a USA Artist of the Year Fellowship, a Governors Artist of the Year Award, and is noted as the first street dancer to receive two honorary doctorate degrees from both Bates College (Lewiston Maine) and Columbia College (Chicago Ill). He’s served as cultural ambassadors for former President Ronald Reagan’s US Embassy Tour in 1986 and invited to the White House by the President Clinton Administration to share in the recognition of African American artist making a difference in the world (2001) and received a medal in choreography from the Kennedy Center. Rennie Harris Puremovement has performed for such dignitaries as the Queen of England and the Princess’ of Monaco and was chosen as one of four US companies to serve as Hip-hop cultural ambassadors for President Obama's Dance Motion USA and toured (Middle-East) Israel, Jordan, Ramulah, Egypt, Palestine, and surrounding countries-as well as Japan, China, Gambia, and Kazakstan to name a few. In 2020 Harris became a recipient of the Doris Duke Artist Award. He was also awarded The Andrew W. Mellon Grant “Building A Legacy of Street Dance” (2022), as well as the Hermitage Greenfield Prize (2023) and the Samuel H. Scripps American Dance Festival Award (2023). Lorenzo "Rennie" Harris is atop the Hip-hop heap, its leading ambassador.
RENNIE HARRIS PUREMOVEMENT AMERICAN STREET DANCE THEATER is the leading Street dance theater company in the U.S., and for over 35 years has been dedicated to preserving and disseminating Hip-hop aesthetics and Street dance culture through workshops, classes, history, lecture demonstrations, long-term residencies, mentoring programs, and public performances. With his roots in the inner-city, Harris and RHPM present unique stories that are riveting, intimate, and honest. RHPM’s mission is to re-educate the public about Hip-hop culture and Street dance through its artistic work, sharing the essence and spirit of Street dance, rather than the commercially-exploited stereotype portrayed by the media.
MARGUERITE WALLER (Principal Dancer, Company Manager) is a dancer, choreographer, and teaching artist born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. Heavily involved in the local hip hop community, she pulls from various dance forms, such as Waacking, House, Locking, Breaking, Hip Hop, Postmodern Contemporary, and Tap, in her performance work, choreography, and freestyle/battle practice. She is a graduate of Arizona State University, obtaining a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, a Minor in Justice Studies, and two Certificates in Arts Entrepreneurship and Socially Practice in Design and the Arts. In addition, Maggie is a Fulbright Summer Institute Participant, a recipient of the Joan Frazer Memorial Award for Judaism and the Arts, and a published writer. She recently became an FY24 Arts and Humanities Fellow through the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. Maggie recently transitioned out of Washington, DC and her role Programs and Partnerships Coordinator at Dance Exchange, a local nonprofit organization that expands who gets to dance, where dance happens, what dance is about, and why dance matters. She currently lives in NYC, dancing and making. Maggie is deeply honored to be a Principal dancer of Rennie Harris Puremovement, as well as Company Manager.
RACHEL SNIDER (Principal Dancer, Rehearsal Director) is a Chambersburg, PA native who relocated to Philadelphia in 2016. She started dancing at the age of three, training in ballet and modern, and competed in multiple dance competitions. Rachel began learning Hip Hop at the age of twelve with Jason Reed in REACH! Hip Hop based in Carlisle, PA. She discovered her true passion for dance through Moncell Durden and his company Keystone Dance Project, learning styles such as Hip Hop, Locking, House, Breaking, ex. Through Moncell, Rachel met her biggest dance inspiration and mentor, Marcus Tucker. She has trained under the direction of Marcus Tucker and The Hood Lockers for eight years and became a core member of The Hood Lockers and Hood Nation. She is an alumni at Jacob’s Pillow for Social Dances - Jazz to Hip Hop. Rachel has performed in shows across college campuses, teaching workshops at Ursinus College, York College, and assisted Marcus Tucker’s teaching residency at Eastern University. She has been teaching in Philadelphia for six years at Vince Johnson’s Movemakers Philly, as well as Lisa Welsch’s First Position Dance Arts. Rachel is a core member of Rennie Harris Puremovement as of 2022 and is eager to continue her journey with the company.
JOSHUA ARCHIBALD "BUTTERFLY.GOD" (Principal Dancer), Jamaican-born and Miami-based, is a multidisciplinary artist with a focus on spiritual and esoteric material. He was brought up in a firm, Christian household and draws inspiration from both the teachings of his youth and the consequent spiritual journey of adulthood. Having a music producer for a father, and having been raised as a percussionist from childhood throughout high school, he comes from a musically inclined background. He was a regular drummer for his church as well as his high school jazz ensemble. During the later years of his education, he became an engineering student and simultaneously found interest in theatre. Although dance is his medium of choice, his education and training in these different areas aid to inform his creative process and ultimate expression as an individual and artist. As a dance major he received most of his ballet and contemporary training at Miami-Dade College under Michelle Grant-Murray. In addition to his participation in the dance program, he independently trained in Hip Hop and other street styles with different crews and leaders in the community. Lately, he has focused on developing his own movement to lay the foundation for future works.
MIYEKO HARRIS (Apprentice Dancer), born in Philadelphia, began training in Austin, Texas, at the age of eight. She later returned to Philadelphia and began her pre-professional training at the Koresh School of Dance, where she trained under Melissa Rector, Roni Koresh, and Eva Szabo. Harris performed with the Koresh Youth Ensemble for three years. Most recently, she performed with MauraTownsend Dance in the Los Angeles Dance Festival at the Luckman Theatre. Harris is in her third year of college at Fullerton College in Fullerton California. She is excited to be performing with Rennie Harris Puremovement and looks forward to this next chapter in her life.
ZAKHELE GRABOWSKI "SWAZI" (Apprentice Dancer) is a competitive Breaker, Tap dancer, and musician. Originally from Eswatini, he is now based in NYC. Swazi is a Dynamic Rocker, a member of Olympic Teen Team USA, and will be representing the USA in Slovenia in May, at the Kidz World Breaking Championships. He is delighted and honoured to be performing with Rennie Harris Puremovement.
TYREIS HUNTE (Associate Dancer) is a Creole Amazônido world creator born in Guyana, South America raised as a global artistic nomad. Tyreis is keen on the historic as well as contemporary contributions of street culture in global societies and the integrity of consuming/producing the contemporary black. They are a Davis World Scholar and alum of the United World College, Changshu China, receiving their Bachelor of Arts with distinction in Dance and Asian Studies with focus on Movement Therapy from St. Olaf College. This influenced their participation and work in joining the inaugural cohort of Rennie Harris University Hip Hop Certification Program and receiving certification in Men's and Women's Design from Istituto di Moda Burgo in Milan, Italy. Some of Hunte’s collaborators include Lloyd N D'Arts Production Company, Animation Dance Crew, Giada Negroni (DueDa), Arneshia Williams, Cudjoe Emmanuel, Heather Klopchin, CompanyDance, Melissa Teodoro (Palenque Dance Company), BRKFST Dance Crew, Afoutayi Dmaco
Dance Company, Marciano Dos Santos (Contempo Dance Company), Mathew Janczewski (Arena Dance Company), Samba Colorado, and Raw Groove Presents. Tyreis is grateful to have exchanged with communities and audiences throughout the globe including the National Cultural Center and the National Theatre Guild Georgetown, The Royal Family of Norway, Suzhou Industrial District, San Vittore Milano, The Cowles Center of Performing Arts Minneapolis, Macky Auditorium, Atlas B2 Space, American College Dance Association, and The Carpenter Performing Arts Center, Long Beach.They are currently a 2024 CAAAS research fellow whilst completing their Master of Fine Arts in Dance at University of Colorado Boulder. Tyreis is also raining Samba King Colorado.
ayodele casel
AYODELE CASEL, a Doris Duke Artist in the dance category, is an award-winning and critically acclaimed tap dancer and choreographer. Born in The Bronx and raised in Puerto Rico, her practice centers highly narrative works rooted in expressions of selfhood, culture and legacy. Her projects include her concert and Bessie Award-winning film Chasing Magic, her one-woman show While I Have the Floor, and her theatrical and film series Diary of a Tap Dancer. She serves as a tap choreographer for the Broadway revival of Funny Girl, which garnered her a 2022 Drama Desk nomination for Outstanding Choreography. Casel was a 20192020 fellow at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University, an artist-in-residence at Harvard University, and is the recipient of a United States Artist Fellowship, Herb Alpert Award and Hoofer and Flo-Bert award. In 2021, Casel was depicted on a U.S. Postal Service Forever Stamp celebrating tap dance.
TORYA BEARD A.R.T.: Ayodele Casel: Chasing Magic. Broadway: Funny Girl (Assistant Director), Waitress (Assistant Director), The Lion King (Swing, Dance Captain). Educational: Sophisticated Ladies (CoDirector/Choreographer), University of Michigan; Pippin (Director), Syracuse University. Recent: Jesus Christ Superstar: Highlights from the All-Female Studio Cast Recording (Executive Producer); 2023 Bessie Awards (Creative Producer). Awards: APAP’s inaugural CIPA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Creative Producing. Torya is Artistic Director at Excellence Community Schools, Co-Founder of the social enterprise tall poPpy (with Darren Biggart and Jeanine Tesori), and sits on the boards of Earl Mosley’s Diversity of Dance, percussive dance company SOLE Defined, and Raja Feather Kelly’s dancetheatre-media company the feath3r theory (TF3T). Torya’s creative partnership with Ayodele Casel has been a significant collaboration. The pair has developed numerous projects, among them: While I Have the Floor, Rooted, ALL ARTS’ Past, Present, Future Film Festival; Bessie Award-winning dance film, and subsequent stage production, Ayodele Casel: Chasing Magic; Freedom… In Progress, Max Roach 100; Ayodele Casel + Arturo O’Farrill. New York City Center commissions include: the digital series Diary of a Tap Dancer V.6: Us, Where We Dwell, the inaugural five-borough tour of City Center On the Move, and, most recently, Ayodele Casel | Artists at the Center. Beard and Casel are Resident Directors of Dance Lab New York’s Tap Project and were co-curators of the Little Island Dance Festival.
HOUSE OF JIT is a group of artists specializing in the Detroit-born dance style, known as “Jit”. House of Jit was founded in 2019, by three dancers who share a passion for carrying on the legacy of a dance phenomena deeply rooted in the city’s identity. Our work has helped keep a dance culture, crafted in our own neighborhoods alive and relevant, allowing us to plant seeds to create new opportunities for our future generations to thrive in. Over the years, we have held Jit workshops to spread awareness nationally and internationally in Africa, France, Bolivia, Ireland, Canada, Los Angeles, and New York. Several dancers from our collective have been featured at events, such as: Red Bull, Footlocker, Snipes, the NBA, WNBA, Forbes Magazine, and on the television program So You Think You Can Dance, which has helped preserve a dance that has origins dating back to the 1970’s. House of Jit’s mission is to share Jit with as many diverse populations as possible, which helps to foster a widespread awareness of this underrepresented and largely unknown Detroit dance culture. Using Detroit Jit as a vehicle to unite people of different socioeconomic backgrounds, we continuously share the heart of the city through our movement, one step at a time.
MICHAEL MANSON, JR. "MIKE MANSON" is a dancer, choreographer and educator, specializing in the form of Detroit Jit, the city’s most iconic dance style. He has been a featured dancer on the television program So You Think You Can Dance, and serves as a dancer and choreographer for the Detroit Pistons. He is the founder of the dance company House of Jit. He tours with the acclaimed street dance company Rennie Harris Puremovement and has been an invited teaching artist for the Rennie Harris Illadelph Legends Festival, teaching Detroit Jit. In 2020, he was awarded the Kresge Artist Fellowship grant, and he was one of five winners from across the Midwest of the 2022 Joyce Awards. In 2022, he was also honored with the Spirit of Detroit award for his dance accomplishments. In 2024, he won the Seed and Bloom: Detroit grant from the Gilbert Family Foundation. He is deeply committed to educating the next generation of Detroit dancers and frequently teaches workshops and classes in Jit and hip-hop. His teaching credits also include master classes at Arizona State University, the Columbia College Chicago Dance Center, and Broadway Dance Center. He has taught workshops and performed internationally in France, Bolivia, and Canada
GABRIELLE MCLEOD "QUEEN GABBY" is the Queen of Detroit Jit. Throughout her journey she has dedicated over a decade to uplifting Detroit’s dance culture, striving to enrich the development of Jit’s cultural scene nationally and internationally as a dancer, choreographer, and educator. A core member of House of Jit; Gabby is the Director of the Detroit Pistons Jit Team; who has won the Kresge Artist Fellowship for Live Arts; curates events with Snipes to promote Detroit’s dance battle culture; has been a guest performer and judge for Red Bull’s “Dance Your Style” series; creative directs, choreographs, and performs with rapper Tee Grizzley; has been featured in Forbes Magazine - detailing the history of Jit and its importance to the city of Detroit; was a representative for Detroit Jit at the World Culture Festival in Washington D.C; performed in the opera BLUE with the Detroit Opera House, the Slippage project with the Detroit Institute of Arts, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, and the Toledo Museum of Art; performed for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture; showcased
and taught Jit Internationally in Lilongwe, Malawi and Paris, France; was a guest artist for the critically acclaimed show The Jazz Continuum; taught the foundation and history of Detroit Jit at universities including: the University of Michigan, Wayne State University, Oakland University, Eastern Michigan University, Northwestern University, and Arizona State University; taught various workshops across the country in cities including: New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Detroit. Through her work individually and collectively with House of Jit, Gabby has been a pioneering force in Detroit’s cultural landscape, propelling Jit into new audiences and illuminating Detroit's hidden gem, while helping open doors for women in a predominantly male-dominated genre. Her relentless commitment to advancing Jit is evident in her efforts to educate diverse demographics about the rich history and origins of Detroit Jit.
JAMES BROXTON is an Inkster-native, who was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wi. James has been a life-long friend of Michael Manson since high school. From then, both have danced for the Detroit Pistons, traveled the country, and started a Jit crew called The League. Throughout the years, James pursued his interests in modeling and acting. In 2019, James helped Michael Manson launch the company, House of Jit, LLC.
MICHAEL REED “KING FLASH” is an experienced, energetic and engaging dancer with over 15 years of performance experience in Hip-Hop Foundation, Detroit Jit and other Street Dance forms and techniques. He is passionate about captivating audiences with creative and dynamic choreography, and continuously maintains optimal levels of physical fitness and personal health to perform at an exemplary level. Michael excels at expressive movement across a variety of mediums and is committed to continuous learning and growth within his craft.
MALAINO ROSS “ASAP” was born and raised in Detroit, MI. He started Jitting in 2018 and it became a passion for him ever since. Malaino has worked with the Detroit Pistons, Tee Grizzley, Red Bull, and is a principal member of House of Jit.
TRISTAN HUTCHINSON “THE GOLDEN CHILD” is a 22 year old dancer, born and raised in Detroit. He has been dancing for the past 18 years. In the beginning, Tristan specialized in the dance styles of waving and krumping. He started showing an interest in Detroit Jit when he discovered a crew called Run Jit, years ago. Later, he took a class from the Queen of Jit, Gabby McLeod. Detroit Jit became a passion for him and he continued his training through Michael Manson, then became a member of House of Jit this year. Detroit Jit is considered a lifestyle for Tristan. It is by far his favorite dance styleof art
Chicago Footwork is an underground dance form that was inspired by house music that started in 1982. Over the last 30 years, it has went from ghetto house to juke to footwork tracks that are played at 160 BPM. As the music has changed the movements have evolved and footwork battle cliques were formed.
CREATION GLOBAL is a Chicago Footwork crew that formed in Chicago. Started in the streets of Chicago battling, Creation grew to perform, teach, and inspire dancers all over the world. Creation/Footworkingz is the first Chicago Footwork crew to earn global recognition from Chicago with members King Charles, Christopher Maddog Thomas, Wesley "Wes“ Stewart, Pause Eddie, Donnetta Lil Bit Jackson, and so many more. Always remembering their roots, they constantly give back to the community by training dancers through the company Creation. Pause & others have also donated their time to different local programs such as After School Matters, as well as teaching at low income/project areas to help encourage the youth to better their lives. Creation's unwavering drive to keep pushing art is motivated by their peers, friends and family, and the tragic death of their brother Kendall. Through all the sacrifice and struggle we hope to show that with drive and positive energy forever.
Creation Global has performed for: Good Morning America, Nike, Timberland, VMAs, NBA, WNBA, Red Bull, BET, MTV, Jordan Brand, Lollapalooza, Rolling Loud, Fox TV (The Big Leap), The Ellen Show, Dancing With The Stars, Pitchfork Music Festival, Potbelly's, and Jacob's Pillow. Additional credits include:Red Hot Chili peppers, Chance The Rapper, Missy Elliot, G Herbo, Lil John, Vic Mensa, Willow Smith, and Asap Rocky.
MICHAEL DAVIS (MIKE D CHICAGO), raised on the southside of Chicago, is a man of many gifts. For years, he lived in these amazing gifts and talents on separate occasions but now he has been blessed to do them all together or in close proximity. Sing, dance, rap, instruct, host, mentor, produce, create, and choreograph. Mike D is also currently the Chicago program manager for a nonprofit called Creative Netwerk. Bringing quality dance instructing and instructors as well as DJ instructors to communities that are in need of more programs of the arts. Building relationships with partners such as Boys & Girls Club and By The Hand just to name a few. Working together to bring something meaningful and innovative to the inner city youth. Mike also is a host and song writer. His single Claim It and follow up single Everybody Ain’t Inner Circle has already became favorite amongst many songs. Mike D Chicago’s music has been heard and used to listen to for inspiration all across the globe. As a dance performer, educator, and choreographer, Mike D has worked with big brands, organizations and stages such as Yale University, Apple, Nike, Timberland, Snipes, RedBull, Puma, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Sky Chance The Rapper, DLOW, Taylor Bennet, Kanye West, and a few other amazing artist as well as performed at Houston Live Stock and Rodeo, Rolling Loud, NBA All Star Game, Good Morning America, and Lollapalooza. Mike D is still consistently Inspiring across the city of chicago. His main class that happens every Thursday night’s called Community Werks which is a partnership between two organizations called Healthy Hood Chicago and Creative Netwerk. Community Werks which is a donation based class, focuses less on being perfect in the dance moves you’ve been taught and more on you feeling your cup up and doing something either new for you or something that you haven’t did in a while. It is a safe haven for the community and open to everyone that wants to be a part of the experience.
PAUSE EDDIE, hailing from Chicago, began dancing at the age of 15 and has not looked back since. Out of options with no where to turn and eager to avoid the violence that plagued his neighborhood, Pause picked up dance as a creative outlet. What began as just a hobby, Pause quickly turned into a full fledged career teaching all over the US in studios such as Broadway Dance Center, Debbie Reynolds, Millennium Dance Complex, Kreativmndz, and Hubbard Street just to name a few. On top of his various teaching credentials, Pause has performed on some of the biggest stages including Dancing With The Stars, VMAS w Missy Elliot, MTV’s ABDC, America’s Got Talent, World of Dance, Apollo, Mamby On The Beach, PitchFork, Lollapalooza, NBA & WNBA, and Chance The Rapper’s Magnificent Coloring Day tour. Always remembering his roots, he constantly gives back to the community by training dancers through his company Creation. Pause has also donated his time to different local programs such as After School Matters, as well as teaching at low income/project areas to help encourage the youth to better their lives. His unwavering drive to keep pushing his art is motivated by his peers, friends and family, and the tragic death of his brother Kendall. Through all the sacrifice and struggle he hopes to show that with drive and positive energy!
CHRISTOPHER “MAD DOG” THOMAS is an extremely motivated dancer, activist, and youth mentor. Born and raised in Chicago Altgeld Gardens project homes he was inspired to dance at age five by artists like Michael Jackson and New Edition. Chris has danced with K-Phi 9, House Arrest II, and Second II None. He later joined King Charles’ footwork battle clique, Creation in 2005. In 2007 “Mad Dog” became a member of the FootworKINGz for their appearance on Ellen’s Really Big Show in Las Vegas. The official spokesperson for FWK during their appearance on America’s Got Talent. Christopher joined, Kuumba Lynx 2005 (KL) in 2009. One of the most sought after Arts & Restorative Justice Facilitators, Mad Dog has received several awards for his arts and activism work with Chicago youth. He’s received the 2020 Chicago Dancemaker Award, 2022 American For The Arts Johnson Award, Greenline Theatre 2022 artist award, and the 2023 IMAN Roster Artist Award, Links Hall 2023 residency, Chicago Cultural Center Dance residency. In addition, Mad Dog produced his first film project, and a 45 min Theater production titled: Footwork Through The Trauma. Currently, Mad Dog is a 2024 MAP Fund Grantee and is working on a new project The Displacement Of Chicago Footwork (It's A Juke Story, You Wouldn't Understand). In the summer of 2022, Chris “Mad Dog” Thomas with creative direction by Kuumba Lynx, developed Juke for Liberation (J4L). J4L, a reconciliation of Chicago’s Juke DJs & producers, Footwork battle cliques & dance communities. Mad Dog and his young apprentices at Kuumba Lynx have performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Music, and Movement Festival at the Auditorium Theate, Chicago Youth Dance Festival at the Harris Theater, Our Chance to Dance at NEIU, and two appearances at the Chicago Hip Hop Theater Fest. Creating opportunities for the footwork community and using footwork as a tool of social liberation through artistic expression is very important to Mad Dog. Mad Dog's work allows him to educate and organize young people to use their art for social liberation and change.
DONNETTA “LILBIT” JACKSON is a versatile dance performer, instructor, choreographer, and actress. Born and raised on the Southeast Side of Chicago, IL, she began dancing at The Sammy Dyer School of the Theatre at the age of seven. At eleven years old, she became one of the original members of the prestigious M.A.D.D. Rhythms tap company, and later joined the Chicago Footwork crew, Creation Battle Clique / Creation Global. She choreographs for and performs with Grammy award-winning artist, Chance the Rapper. One highlight of her career is performing alongside Missy Elliot at the 2019 VMAs for her Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award performance. Jackson, recently acknowledged as a sister with superpower for rolling out magazine, has also footworked internationally, for corporations like Nike and Jordan and has competed on Season 6 of MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew with the Chicago FootworKINGz. Recently, Jackson appeared on the Fox/Hulu dance series, The Big Leap, as Tamra Smalls and was also one of the lead dancers in the red hot chilli peppers new video “The Drummer”!
musical collaborators
AKIM FUNK BUDDHA, an urban-legendary Hip Hop performer, dancer, and teacher, is one of five American artists to win a US / Japan Creative Artists' Program grant for a three-month residency / cultural exchange in Japan. The grant is awarded by the U.S. Japan Friendship Commission in conjunction with the National Endowment for the Arts. Akim was selected twice to be a Hip Hop ambassador and awarded a competitive Hip Hop fellowship by the Next Level program, an initiative of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. In 2018, he went to Azerbaijan and in 2022 he went to Ireland. Akim is a multi-faceted performance artist with talents ranging from high-energy Classic Hip Hop rhymes, beat-boxing and Mongolian throat-singing, to body-balancing, martial arts, tap dance, and circus arts. Akim is known for his holistic Approach to Hip Hop, drawing from a full spectrum of cultural traditions and artistic disciplines. Akim's exceptional stage productions transcend borders and has been featured at The Kennedy Center (Washington DC), and throughout New York City including Central Park SummerStage, The Blue Note ,The Whitney Museum (VH1 Hip Hop Honors), Lincoln Center Outdoors, Joe's Pub, The Winter Garden, La MaMa Theater, and The Rubin Museum. His shows are featured annually at BAMCafé Live, The Brooklyn Academy of Music. He won the award for Best Choreography in New York's Fringe Festival for the musical Average Asian American. Akim has made appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman and Sesame Street, and can be seen as an M.C. in the award winning Documentary FreeStyle - The Art of Rhyme. Akim has collaborated with a range of ground-breaking artists. To name a few, Bobby McFerrin at Carnegie Hall, Tony Award winning Director Bill T Jones, touring the world with the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance company performing as throat singer/vocalist, beat boxer, multi-percussionist, and dancer. Akim was also the specialized casting agent for dancers on the film Once Again by Boaz Yakin (winner of the Audience Award at the Tallinn Film Fest).
KENNY MUHAMMAD "THE HUMAN ORCHESTRA" has expanded the range of art that some immediately call the human beat box. He redefined the human body as the first instrument, through the manipulation of his own body. Kenny summons Afro Cuban, Jazz, Rock, Reggae, Salsa, House, Techno, Jungle, Trance, Hip Hop, Drum and Base rhythms from the depths of his soul and the ethers of the Universe to create an amazing array of human orchestrations. Kenny's is a three-time consecutive winner of Showtime at the Apollo in 1991. He has toured Japan, Korea, Europe, Africa. Russia, Croatia, Spain, Paris France, Dijon France, Montenegro, Accra Ghana and all across the United States. He has developed a worldwide fan base, captivating thousands as he shared the stage with Public Enemy, Mindless Self Indulgence, Dougie Fresh, Matisyahu, Squarepusher, The X-ecutioners,Regina Bell, The Gap Band, Maxwell, Angie Stone, India Arie, Stevie Wonder, Vernon Reid, Take 6, and a cameo with Patti La Belle just to name a few. In addition to his work with Hip Hop, R&B, and Jazz artists, Kenny’s musical background includes incredible performances with The New York Symphony Orchestra at Manhattan Center, conducted by David Eaton, A Major performance at “King Sey Jung Hall in Seoul Korea with violin virtuoso (Eugene Park) and at Carnegie Hall. He has appeared on CBS This Morning, and Good Day New York. Kenny has appeared on Canada’s “Much Music Video” with Busta Rhymes, MTV, MTV2, 30 Seconds of Fame, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, amongst others. Kenny Muhammad also made his debut appearance as one of the Superhumans on the History Channel's Stan Lee’s SuperHumans as the SuperHuman human Beatbox Vocal Percussionist!
ALEXANDER "BIZKIT" SANCHEZ,
born in White Plains, New York, is a world renowned beatbox artist and professional dancer based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is currently the second best beatboxer in the United States, and a Grand Beatbox Battle World Champion. Performing on stages in Japan, Poland, and France for beatboxing competitions, BizKit is a seasoned battler and performer that is dedicated to perfecting his craft. Having graduated from the University of the Arts with a BFA in Dance, he has a deep understanding of musicality and dynamics within sound and body, as well as the importance of expressing ones individuality through mediums of Hip-Hop culture.
BRYTIECE
WALLACE
is a Philadelphia native with a passion for West African music and dance. He has honed his skills through studies with various people like Ira Bond, Mbembe Bangoura and many others. As well as different organizations, including Universal African Drum and Dance and Malidelphia. Currently serving as one of the musical directors for the Kulumele Dance Ensemble, Brytiece showcases his talent and dedication to African drumming and dancing. His contributions to the Philadelphia arts community are invaluable, inspiring others with his creativity and commitment to his craft. Brytiece continues to make a significant impact with his performances, teaching and leadership within the ensemble.
EDWARD "UPTOWN ED" SMALLWOOD is a dynamic drummer hailing from the vibrant music scene of Philadelphia. Born and raised in the City of Brotherly Love, Edward has been captivating audiences with his infectious rhythms and electrifying performances since he picked up his first pair of drumsticks at the age of three. With a foundation grounded in gospel and funk, Edward’s drumming style is a unique fusion of traditional and contemporary influences. He honed his craft in churches, local clubs, community centers and the streets, from Philly to New Orleans, drawing inspiration from legendary musicians and the sounds of the city itself. Over the years, he has collaborated with a diverse array of artists, from indie rock bands to hip-hop collectives, showcasing his versatility and passion for music.
TONY "MR. Y NOT" ROYSTER trives to keep a postive mind to decrease negative reactions. bringing smiles to the hearts of his neighbors through Drums, Love, and positive vibes. In hopes to decrease the violence in his city while promoting PUT DOWN THE GUNZ & PICK UP SOME DRUMS fro a better community! Check out the Mr. Ynot documentary and watch him on Whyy Albies Elevator/ movie night. @PMEDRUMLINE
SOLOMON SAUNDERS has had a deep passion for the arts since childhood, whether playing drums at home or performing at schools across the city. If the arts are involved, Solomon is there. For the past few years, he has been a dedicated member of PME Drumline, a well-known community drumline in Philadelphia, featuring the iconic Philly Elmo. Through his talent and commitment, Solomon continues to make an impact in the local arts scene.
DJ RAZOR RAMON (Stage Manager)'s is a DJ/ Turntablist/ Producer from Philadelphia, PA. He has been in the Philly Hip-Hop scene for over 30 years and has been influenced by DJ’s such as Grandmaster Flash, Grandmixer D.XT., the late Jam Master Jay, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and DJ Cash Money. The award winning Turntablist is the 2001 Philadelphia City Paper Pitch Control DJ Battle Champion as well as the 2002 NBA All- Star Weekend DJ Battle Champion and the 7- time Power 99fm (Clear Channel) DJ Battle Champion. Ramon has also performed on stages throughout the United States and internationally including Toronto (Canada), Venice (Italy), Monaco (France), London (U.K.), 26 cities in The Netherlands, Auckland (New Zealand), six cities in Mexico, Bejing (China), and Melbourne and Sydney (Australia). Razor Ramon has performed with poets Ursula Rucker, Mo Beasley and Rich Medina, Hip Hop artists Grand Agent, Kenny Muhammad The Human Orchestra, Poor Righteous Teachers, DJ Cash Money, Supernatural, Medusa, Hezekiah, Boogaloo Sam (the creator of popping & boogalooing) & The Electric Boogaloos, the late Don Campbell (the creator of Cambell Locking), Crazy Legs, Pop Master Fabel and the Rock Steady Crew, Illstyle & Peace Productions Dance Theatre Company, and Danse4Nia/ Phoenix Danse. Ramon has also performed OffBroadway in Rennie Harris’ Hip Hop Legends. Ramon was part of one of the first Hip- Hop acts to perform at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, Pa. (Rennie Harris’ Hip- Hop Legends). He has commercially recorded music with Grand Agent, Mel Ink, Boyz II Men, Wort Und Totschlag (W.U.T.-German Hip Hop Artists), Theotis Joe, and NFL Films. He also released two solo albums entitled
INTRODUCING THE TURNTABLISTIC DJ RAZOR RAMON and FOR BEATS SAKE VOLUME I. DJ Razor Ramon is the recipient of the 2003 Philly DJ Appreciation Award for his years of dedicated service, and in 2023, he made history by becoming the first turntablist to be nominated for the prestigious Bessie Award.
light & sound design
DARRIN M. ROSS (Sound Designer, Composer, Engineer, Musical Director) is a sound designer, composer, engineer and musical director that has been producing and engineering songs since 1984 with Jam On Productions. He has recently completed the score for Suzan Lori Parks' Top Dog/Underdog. He is also the recipient of a 2001 New York Dance & Performance Award (BESSIE) for his music composition for Rome & Jewels. Mr. Ross has worked with and established many artists in the industry such as, PM Dawn, Newcleus, Aphillyation, Ram Squad, Tuff Crew, Doug E. Fresh, King Britt, ZHANE, Helen Bruner, Jungle Brothers, Kim Waters, Todd Terry, The Roots, Bahamadia, Dee Dee Sharp Gamble, No Question, AZ YET, Victor Duplaix, Bowser, Rampage, Brother Peace, Major Figgas, Grisha Coleman, Leon Evans, Mike Knox, and more. In 1992, he formed I.Q. Records and is now directing his own production company, KIA-TIFF. Past collaborations with Rennie Harris include the 1990 Co-production of television segments for Dance Party USA and One House Street, scoring and composition efforts for works set on The Pennsylvania Ballet and The Memphis Ballet and various movies.
JULIE BALLARD (Lighting Designer, Production Manager) USA829, is a professional lighting designer, ETCP-certified electrician, and theatrical technician. She is affiliated with IATSE Local 2 and the Actors’ Equity Association. Additionally, Ms. Ballard is the owner/operator of OverlapLighting Productions, LLC, a freelance production company specializing in lighting design, production/stage management, and photography. She has designed for the Charlotte Ballet, Giordano Dance Chicago, Ballet West, and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. She has freelanced for two decades in and around the Midwest, touring regionally, nationally, and internationally with Hubbard Street, Pilobolus, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, The Seldoms, and David Dorfman Dance, among others. Theatre audiences have seen her designs in the U.S., across Europe, Siberia, and South Africa. Ms. Ballard holds degrees in Theater (BA, 1999) and Lighting Design (MFA, 2004) from Kent State University and the University of Florida, respectively. Visit her portfolio at overlaplighting.com.
Administrative staff & directors
RODNEY HILL (Executive Director), for more than a decade, has blazed the stages in venues, nationally and abroad. He has been featured in many videos for such artists as Boys II Men, Will Smith, and Musiq Soulchild, to name just a few. He has also performed on TV shows such as R&B Divas: Los Angeles, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Soul Train, NBC’s NFL Under the Helmet, and BET’s Teen Summit. In addition, he has toured and performed with Rennie Harris Puremovement, R&B singer Brave Williams, Julian King, R&B group AAries, Mad Skillz, rapper Eve, R&B legend Teddy Pendergrass, Janet Jackson’s Dj Aktive, R&B singer Shanice Wilson, Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent, and Philly’s own The Roots. An accomplished dancer, choreographer, and teacher, Rodney Hill has performed and taught at universities and dance studios locally, nationally, and internationally in London, Santiago (Chile), Toronto, Bermuda, Monaco. Bogotá; Democratic Republic of Congo, East Asia, Egypt, England, Israel,
and Palestine. In 2020, Hill graduated from Wilson College in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, with an MFA in Choreography. Hill's inspiration for dance comes from his community and family. In January 2022, Hill was sworn in as Councilman for Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania.
RENNIE HARRIS PUREMOVEMENT
AMERICAN STREET DANCE THEATER STAFF & DIRECTORS DIRECTORY
Rennie Harris
Rodney Hill
Marguerite Waller
Rachel Snider
Angelina P. Labate
Fernanda Romero
Founder/Choreographer
Executive Director
Company Manager
Rehearsal Director
RH Archival Director
Rennie Harris University
M. Director
rennieharris@rhpm.org
rodneyhill@rhpm.org
rhpm.adm@gmail.com
rachelsnider98@gmail.com
angelinaasda@gmail.com
rhumanaging@gmail.com
*A SPECIAL THANKS TO: Joan Myers Brown and the Philadelphia Dance Company. The Theater and Dance Department at the University of Colorado Boulder, Pew Charitable Trust, Dance Advance, Penn Pat, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Ford Foundation, Guggenheim, Dance USA, The Alan M. Kriegsman Residency, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, National Dance Project, National Performance Network, NEFA for over thirty years of unwavering support.
**A SPECIAL SPECIAL THANKS TO: Penn Live Arts the Annenberg its staff and team. Mad shout out to Christopher Gruits and Marc Baylin for their unwavering support and forward thinking. Thanks for making Penn Live Arts/ Annenberg our home.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Rodney S. Hill Executive Director, Telephone: 267 236 4097 email: rodneyhill@RHPM.org Website: www.RHPM.org Facebook: www.FACEBOOK.com/RennieHarrisPuremovment Twitter: Twitter.com/RHPM
For more information about Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theater
"American Street Dancer" was commissioned by Penn Live Arts at the University of Pennsylvania thanks to funding support from its Accelerator Program.
Penn Live Arts is the artistic home of Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theater.
"American Street Dancer" has been commissioned in part by Princeton University.
ABOUT THE JOYCE THEATER FOUNDATION
The Joyce Theater Foundation ("The Joyce," Executive Director, Linda Shelton), a nonprofit organization, has proudly served the dance community for more than four decades. Under the direction of founders Cora Cahan and Eliot Feld, Ballet Tech Foundation acquired and The Joyce renovated the Elgin Theater in Chelsea. Opening as The Joyce Theater in 1982, it was named in honor of Joyce Mertz, beloved daughter of LuEsther T. Mertz. It was LuEsther’s clear, undaunted vision and abundant generosity that made it imaginable and ultimately possible to build the theater. Ownership was secured by The Joyce in 2015. The theater is one of the only theaters built by dancers for dance and has provided an intimate and elegant home for over 500 U.S.-based and international companies. The Joyce has also expanded its reach beyond its Chelsea home through off-site presentations at venues ranging in scope from Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater, to Brooklyn’s Invisible Dog Art Center, and to outdoor programming in spaces such as Hudson River Park. To further support the creation of new work, The Joyce maintains longstanding commissioning and residency programs. Local students and teachers (1st–12th grade) benefit from its school program, and family and adult audiences get closer to dance with access to artists. The Joyce’s annual season of about 48 weeks of dance now includes over 300 performances for audiences of over 100,000. Visit Joyce.org for more information.
FUNDERS
Many Thanks to The Joyce's Institutional Funders for Keeping Us Moving Forward
Leadership support for The Joyce's year-round programs and services:
LuEsther T. Mertz
Charitable Trust
Season Sponsor:
Champion support for The Joyce's annual programming:
Major support for The Joyce's operations and special projects:
JOYCE PROGRAMS ARE MADE POSSIBLE WITH PUBLIC FUNDS FROM: Joyce 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; and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council with special thanks to Council Member Erik Bottcher.
ABOUT THE JOYCE THEATER FOUNDATION
VISION STATEMENT
The Joyce Theater Foundation is committed to fostering and supporting a diverse and inclusive environment, both on and off stage. We embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms, and value the rich experiences and perspectives that arise from differences in race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and cognitive and physical ability.
We strive to counteract the social injustices and racism that exist within our communities, our nation, and our world. Our aim as an organization is to embody the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
To achieve this, we will:
• Create and implement proactive diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice initiatives;
• Establish and maintain a culture of safe sharing, intentional listening, learning, and growth;
• Engage with and support disenfranchised communities by sharing information and resources and ensuring accessibility;
• Develop metrics and conduct regular reviews of our programs and policies to hold ourselves accountable and shift as neededs.
With these goals in place and our Vision Statement in mind, we are dedicated to the continued learning and growth needed to foster an inclusive environment for all. This is an ongoing process and by nature will be an evolving statement.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
LINDA SHELTON
Executive Assistant..............................................................................Molly Koch
ADMINISTRATION
General Manager
Huong Hoang
Associate General Manager................................................Katy Myers
Manager of Human Resources
. José Manuel Valdez
Receptionist........................................................................................Gilbert Balasa
Senior Director of Development Kirsten Munro
Director of Institutional Giving.........................................Jean M. Ross
Director of Individual Giving and Development Operations ... .........................................................................................................................Meg White
Director of Special Events and Board Relations............Jesse Chin
Individual Giving Manager.................................................Catherine Eng
Institutional Giving Manager................................................Marisa Davis
Special Events Associate........................................................Maeve Brady
Development Coordinator...............................................Rachel Fontenot
Development Intern..............................................................Sara Scandurra
Director of Programming Danni Gee
Programming Manager.....................................................................Kate Ross
Artist Services Manager..........................................................Barb Domue
Director of Dance Education & Family Programs Heather McCartney
Dance Education & Family Programs Manager.....................................
.............................................................................................................Joyce Laoagan
Director of Marketing Andy Sheagren
Associate Director of Marketing Strategy......................Anjali Amin
Associate Director of Creative & Design..............Julia Thorncroft
Marketing Manager........................................................................Annie Marx
Marketing Assistant..............................................................................Dezi Tibbs
Director of Finance Margaret Hollenbeck
Finance Associate.............................................................Savá M. B. Martin
Finance Clerk..............................................................................Xavier DelValle
Database Administrator..........................................................Jim Seggelink
PRODUCTION
Director of Production
Jeff Segal
Lighting Supervisor..........................................................................Kelly Atallah
Assistant Production Manager...........................................Olivia Brown
Head Audio........................................................................................Sean Mullins
Lighting Board Operator................................................Alexander Symes
Head Carpenter.......................................................................Web Crittenden
Head Electrician..................................................................Brittany Spencer
Stage Technicians.......................................Fabrizio Caputo, Edward Hill
The Joyce Theater is a member of APAP, Dance/NYC, and Dance/USA.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Joyce Theater operates on the Lenape island of Manhahtaan (Mannahatta) and acknowledges that it was founded upon the stolen land and erasure of many Indigenous communities. This acknowledgement demonstrates our institution’s commitment to the process of dismantling the legacies of colonialism and cultural imperialism.
We acknowledge the ongoing violence towards Indigenous people through systemic inequality. We pay our respect to the Indigenous peoples who lived and continue to live upon this land, and whose rich history, artistic practices, and spirituality are tied to this land. It is within our responsibility as a cultural institution and our commitment to diversity and inclusion to embody a commitment to Indigenous rights and cultural equity.
We sincerely invite you as an audience member to take a moment to reflect on the history and legacy of displacement, migration, and settlement.
It is our intention to work with local Native American arts councils to better inform our land acknowledgment practices and anticipate that it will evolve over time.
Producer
JOYCE THEATER PRODUCTIONS
Ross LeClair
FRONT-OF-HOUSE
FOH Operations Manager Samantha Fernandez House Manager .Drew O'Bryan Assistant House Managers.........Gilbert Balasa, Chikako Iwahori, Di’Shai Oquendo, Utafumi Takemura, Nicholas Thomas
BOX OFFICE
Box Office Manager Lisa Gendell Supervisors.............................................................Beth Miller, Vanessa Moton
Box Office Associates.......................................................................Imu Aghahowa, Crystal Rae Holmes Colon, Valencia Lombardi-Chisholm, Madalyn Regrut, Robert Craddock, Tatiana Gomez, Yulidal Hernandez-Kin, Calley Luman, Roy Odom, Kate Thackaberry
OPERATIONS
Director of Operations Lou Albruzzese Facilities Manager.....................................................................................Jimmy Ortiz Maintenance/Security........................................................Pablo Rodriguez, Travis Segarra, Jonathan Singh, Khloyei Galloway, Johnathan Isidro
NYCC&D STUDIO STAFF
Studio Operations Manager (NYCC&D).....................Tamika Daniels
Studio Operations Rentals Associate...............................Lauren Marcolus
Studio Operations Associates................Kristin Maugeri, Calvin Osorio Studio Facilities................................................Stephon Bines, Clarissa Campo, Chris Erdman, Lori Write-Huertas
SPECIAL SERVICES FOR THE JOYCE THEATER
Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP....................................................................................
Sara E. Solfanelli (Special Counsel for Pro Bono Initiatives), Debra R. Anisman (Special Counsel), Howard B. Epstein (Of Counsel), Gregory P. Pressman, Esq. (Of Counsel), Cristina Giappone, Esq., Andrew B. Lowy, Esq., Sabrina Singh, Esq, Steven M. Appel, Esq., Michelle M. Orge, Esq., Gordon W. VanWieren III, Lance M. Kodish............................................................................................................. Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC................................................................ ................................................................................Kimberly M. Maynard, Esq. Stephanie Grassi, Esq. P.C...........………..Stephanie Grassi, Counsel Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP............................................... .........................................................Aaron Abraham, Matthew Giacobbe Hogan Lovells………..................................................................Ross Moskowitz Accounting...........................................................................................Lutz & Carr Digital Marketing Firm...............................................Capacity Interactive Publicity.................................................................................................Billy Zavelson Printer...........................................................Direct Printing Impressions Inc. Insurance.................................................................Risk Strategies Company Architects.............................................................................................................H3 General Contractor.........................Yorke Construction Corporation
Donald J. Rose, MD Director, Harkness Center for Dance Injuries at NYU Langone Health is the orthopedic and dance medicine consultant for The Joyce Theater Foundation.
THE JOYCE THEATER FOUNDATION, INC.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Charles M. Adelman, Chair
Madelyn Wils, Vice Chair
Monica F. Azare, Vice Chair
Stephanie R. Breslow, Treasurer
Jane E. Goldberg, Secretary
Kerry Clayton, Chair Emeritus
Virginia A. Millhiser, Chair Emerita
Amit Wadhwaney, Chair Emeritus
R. Richard Ablon
Rob Ashford
Ajay Bhandaram
Alan Cumming
Keane Ehsani
John Philip Falk
Michael Feller
Melina Fisher
IN MEMORIAM
Theodore S. Bartwink (Trustee 1993-2014)
Tracy Brown (Trustee 2020-2023)
R. Britton Fisher (Trustee 1999-2020)
David D. Holbrook (Trustee 1994-2023)
Richard Lukins (Trustee 1998-2011)
Anh-Tuyet Nguyen (Trustee 2007–2020)
Richard Shea (Trustee 2015-2022)
Monica B. Voldstad (Trustee 2016-2023)
Stephen D. Weinroth (Trustee 1996-2022)
Robert Musiker (Trustee 2019-2025)
Ronald Gumbaz
Toni Hoover
Leslie Jameson
James I. McLaren
Meryl Rosofsky
Saul Sanders
Linda Shelton
Lauren E. Shortt
Founders and Trustees Emeriti: Cora Cahan and Eliot Feld
ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN
The Joyce honors the following individuals, corporations, and foundations for their visionary support of our mission of advancing the vibrant and extraordinary art of dance. Funds contributed to the endowment campaign will allow The Joyce to continue its support of the dance community and to commission new work.
$1 Million and above
LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust
Lila Wallace-Reader’s Digest Endowment Fund
Stephen and Cathy Weinroth Charitable Trust
$500,000 and above
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
Richard B. Fisher and Family
R. Britton Fisher and Family Rockefeller Brothers Fund
$250,000 and above
David & Andrea Holbrook
Richard A. Lukins & Karen Fry
Saul & Mary Sanders
Susan Fawcett Sosin
$100,000 and above
Anonymous (1)
Alphawood Foundation
Kerry Clayton & Paige Royer
The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation
The Estate of Dorothy Lefkof
The William Randolph Hearst Foundations
Lynne & Richard Pasculano
Michèle & Steve Pesner
The Fan Fox & Leslie R. Samuels Foundation
The Starr Foundation
$50,000 and above
R. Richard & Margery Ablon
Apollo Management, L.P.
Stephanie Breslow & Paul Watterson
The Coca-Cola Foundation
Ronald Gumbaz & Juliet A. Cozzi
JPMorgan Chase Foundation
Jerome A. and Estelle R.
Newman Assistance Fund, Inc.
Rudolf Nureyev Dance Foundation
$25,000 and above
Jane E. Goldberg
Cecilia & Jim Herbert
Jane Kendall & David Dietz
Elysabeth Kleinhans
Arnie & Susan Scharf
Richard Shea
Jennifer & Jonathan Allan Soros
Fiona J. Tilley & Gürhan Orhan
Dave Waks & Sandy Teger
Chris & Lonna Yegen
Carol Yorke & Gerard Conn
$5,000 and above
Anonymous (3)
Barbara & Robert Berkley
Philanthropic Fund
Barbara Berliner & Sol D. Rymer
The Cory & Bob Donnalley
Charitable Foundation
Jim & Linda Ellis
Mr. & Mrs. Ira Haupt, II
The Lawton W. Fitt & James I. McLaren Foundation
James H. Ottaway, Jr.
Kathleen A. Scott
Linda Shelton
Ferne Goldberg Sperling & Allan Sperling
JOYCE THEATER FOUNDATION DONORS
The Joyce Theater appreciates the generosity of its supporters listed below as well as its many other supporters too numerous to include on these pages. List as of September 4, 2025.
Platinum Benefactors
($500,000 and above)
Jody & John Arnhold
Elysabeth Kleinhans
LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust
Virginia & Timothy Millhiser
Gold Benefactors
($100,000 and above)
Anonymous
Deborah & Charles Adelman
Ms. Maria-Cristina Anzola
Kerry Clayton & Paige Royer
Howard Gilman Foundation
Ronald Gumbaz & Juliet Cozzi
The Harkness Foundation for Dance
Leanne Lachman
New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
Sharon Patrick
Robert Pollock
Rockefeller Brothers Fund
The Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation
Saul & Mary Sanders
The Shubert Foundation
Amit Wadhwaney
Madelyn & Steven Wils
Silver Benefactors
($50,000 and above)
Anonymous (2)
Stephanie R. Breslow & Paul Watterson
Margaret & John Falk
Nancy & Michael Feller
New York State Council on the Arts
The Jerome Robbins Foundation
Meryl Rosofsky & Stuart Coleman
Lauren E. Shortt
SHS Foundation
Denise Littlefield Sobel
TD Bank/ TD Charitable Foundation
Conrad Voldstad
Cathy Weinroth
Benefactor's Circle
($25,000 and above)
Sarah Arison
Jeff and Susan Campbell
Catskill Mountain Foundation
The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation
Melina Fisher
Jane E. Goldberg
Elzbieta Grove
Heartfelt Wings Foundation
Henry and Lucy Moses Fund
Mr. James McLaren & Ms. Lawton Fitt
Bob & Sharon Musiker
Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels
President's Circle
($15,000 and above)
Anonymous
Jen Ablon
Citizens Private Bank
Robert Goldberg & Betsy MacIsaac
Henry Luce Foundation
Tatiana Piankova Foundation
Karen Roth
Kathleen A. Scott
The Joseph Leroy and Ann C. Warner Fund
Vicente Wolf
Impresario’s Circle
($10,000 and above)
Anonymous
Rick & Nurit Amdur
Ms. Monica Azare
Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Dr. John Bonavita-Goldman
Mr. Torrence Boone
Edward Brill
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Ms. Susan Dickler & Mr. Sig Van Raan
Linda & Martin Fell
Gregg & Jean Frankel
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Sharon B. Gurwitz
Ms. Elizabeth Haynes
Judith M. Hoffman
Toni Hoover
Illuminated Foundation
Christine Knuth
Eric & Sandy Krasnoff
Ms. Alexis Le-Quoc
Andrew Martin-Weber
The McNamee McHugh Family Fund
Linda and Edward Morse
Nō Studios of Milwaukee
Steve Pesner & Setpheap (“Peace”) San in memory of Michèle Pesner
Rajika & Anupam Puri
Ellen Rosen
The Scripps Family Fund for Education & the Arts
Linda Shelton
Irene Shen
Leslie Siegel
Barbara Madsen Smith
Emiko Terasaki
Johanna Weber
Producer’s Circle
($7,500 and above)
Neme Alperstein
Office of City Council Member Erik Bottcher
Con Edison
The FGK Foundation
Dr. Peter and Mrs. Eszter Friedman
Suzanne Hall & Valentino Carlotti
Melanie Coronetz & Bruce G. Miller
Cherrie Nanninga
Robert A. Schulman
Margaret Stern
Advocates
($5,000 and above)
Anonymous (3)
Adrienne Albert
R. Richard Ablon
Alpern Family Foundation
Ms. Takako Asakawa
Rob Ashford
Anne-Victoire Auriault
The Barbara Bell Cumming Charitable Trust
Andrew & Froma Benerofe
Jan Berris
Ajay Bhandaram
Marty and Louise Bickman
Judi Rappoport Blitzer & David M. Blitzer
Robert Brenner
Donna B. Case
Chris Coulthrust
Creeggan Hill Family
Ms. Georgina Cullman
Carol Davis and Joel Marcus, M.D.
Jeffrey Davis & Michael T. Miller
Ms. Patricia Dugan, in memory of William Perlmuth
Mr. Keane Ehsani
Judith R. & Alan H. Fishman
Owls Fund at the Triangle Community Foundation
Emi Gittleman
Mr. Robert Greenberg & Ms. Linda Novak
The Randall and Mary Hack Foundation
Elizabeth Anne Hartman
The Ivill-Weiner Family
Christopher Jones & Deborah McAlister
David Kernahan
Alan & Gail Koss
Jonathan Levinson
Mr. Robert Littman & Mr. Sully Bonnelly
Uttara P. Marti
Ronay & Richard Menschel
Judith Musiker
New Music USA
Val Holley & Joseph Plocek
Nina B. Quigley
Mr. Stephen Kroll Reidy
Ms. Anya Royce
Michael Sekus & Bianca Russo
Ms. Theresa Russo
Lawrence Safran & Romulo Aromin, Jr.
Nancy Sands
Denise & Andrew Saul
Susan Scharf
Fran Schulman
Deborah Selch
Christopher Soule
Linda Strumpf
Angel Shine Foundation/Allyson Tang
Theresa Alessandra Russo Foundation
Susan Ulick
Ms. Patricia E. Vance
Director’s Circle ($2,750 and above)
Anonymous (3)
Joel & Rhela Aragona
Barbash Family Fund
Sandra Berger
Barbara Berliner and Sol Rymer
Ms. Deanna Bittker
Jeffrey Bruce & Ingrid Steffensen
David Bruson
Doug & Lisa Caldwell
Capezio/Ballet Makers Dance Foundation
Cathleen Collins
Jane Comer
The Cowles Charitable Trust
Trisha & Patrick Duval
Christopher M Elmore
Phillip Fairweather, MD and Mr. Diego Lopez
David L. Fanger & Martin Wechsler
Andrew and Claire-Marine Ferguson
Kenneth Foster
Ania Fryszkowska
Jeffrey Olund & Silvia Furia
A. Stephanie Gittleman
Mrs. Barbara Goldstein Amster
Dorothy Goodman
Elisabeth Hefti
Carolina Hernandez
Jonathan Kanovsky
Diana Korsh
Kathy Krall
Joe Lanteri, New York City Dance Alliance Inc.
Rosanne Leshner
Jayne Lipman & Robert Goodman
Johnny Mendoza & Mark Littman
In memory of John MacDonald
Lynn C. Mautner
Karen & Martin McDonald
James Musiker
Rachel Ostry, MD
Warrie Price & James David Price
Donald J. Rose & Victoria Lasdon Rose
Rence Schreibstein
Mr. Vernon Scott
Rena Shagan
Mr. Craig Snyder
Consulate General of Spain in New York
Alex Z. Wang
Ms. Arlene Weinberg
Alexandra Wheeler & Rocky Rukan
Michelle D. and Claude L. Winfield
Irving & Elaine Wolbrom
Ralph Womble & Ashley Edwards
Billy F.B. Wong & Stephanie Gordon
Carol Yorke & Gerard Conn
Yavitz Cypen Foundation in honor of Billy Zavelson
Ms. Barbara Zuckerberg
Leaders
($1,000 and above)
Anonymous (5)
Robert Allyn
Gerry & Hank Alpert
Roger and Aida Anderson
Mr. Gerald Appelstein
Aybars Asci
Mr. & Mrs. Ira Asherman
Christina Back
Ms. Sherrie Barr
Ali Baum
Harvey & Stephanie Benjamin
Cheryl Bergenfeld
Mr. Robert Boblitt
Ms. Lisa Bonifacic
Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon Bonovitz
Nissan Boury
Ms. A. Bozzi
Barbara & Gary Brandt
Carol & Bob Braun
Ms. Joan Breibart
Madeline Brine
Ms. Beth Brinkman
Gerri Brioso
Mr. Matthew Brodlie
Daniel & Elaine Brownstein
Dr. Amy Buchman & Ms. Vicki Haupt
Lisa Jo Reimer-Byrne
Ralph & Martine Calder
Joseph and Linda Camardo
Mr. Joel Camche
Mr. William J. Campbell
Mr. Scott Caplan
Karen Carozza
Ms. Cheryl Carruthers
Cengiz Cemaloglu
Julia Chambers
Ms. Yvonne Chen
Peri & David Clark
Mike Coffin
Pamela Cook
Ms. Edrie Cote
Ms. Janet Cox
Paul and Caroline Cronson
Greg Darnieder
Irene Rosner David, in Memory of Dr. Raphael David
Diana Davies
Christopher Delong
Nicole Dietrich & Jack Kraska
The Cory & Bob Donnalley
Charitable Foundation
Miriam & David Donoho
The Dorothy Fund
Ms. Deborah Doyle
Benjamin Duster
Suzanne B. Engel
Ms. Bonnie Erickson
Erin Feely-Nahem & Isaac Nahem
Ms. Audrey Feldman
Thomas Finch MD
Marion Ilene Fischer
Judith & Walter Flamenbaum
Pamela Frankel
Lauren Frazza
Judith Z. Friedman
Mark Friedman and Veronique Bogliolo Friedman
Clio Garland
Swapna Ghanta
Barrie Gillies & William Drummy
Ms. Diane Gooch
Carole Gottlieb
Minda Gralnek
Mason & Kim Granger
Pam Green
Mr. & Mrs. Glen Gunsalus
Jenny Haid & Zohaib Rathore
Alexandra L. Harper
Ms. Vilia Hayes
Laurie and Jack Heflin
Sheila Heimbinder
Mr. Ronald Hellman & Mr. Stephen Roberts
Janet L. Henner
Ms. L Kathy Herre
Mr. Arthur Hill
Mrs. Alixandra Holloway
Emma Hood
Karen Brooks Hopkins
Lynn Hopkins
Ms. Lisa Huertas
David H Hughes Jr.
Alexandra Hylton
Mary & David Iles
Jasteka Foundation
Rebecca Josue
Gloria & Michael Kadish
Kenneth S. Kail & Ivy Hwang
John Kalish & Susan Niederman
Margaret Kaplen
Dennis & Sharon Karr
Jane Kendall
John Kirby
Ed Krugman & Ethel Klein
Murray & Sylvana Klein
Vasili Krishnamurti
Ms. Natalie Kuhn
Bette Lacombe
Ilene H. Lang
Nancy Lashine
Dr. Dennis Leach Sr.
Mr. Julius Leiman-Carbia
Mr. Michael Lemle
Howard & Elaine Leventhal Charitable Fund
Ms. Anne Levy
Judith Lewis
William Lewis
Dorothy Lichtenstein
Robert & Dorina Link
William Lockwood
David Long
Jonna Mackin
Mr. & Ms. Mangini
Joseph M. Marger
Edwin Maynard
Lorraine J. Meeker
Jeff Melvin
Joyce F. Menschel
Ms. Mary Meyer
Diana and David Milich
Miller Khoshkish Foundation
Mr. Wayne & Mrs. Barbara Miller
Mr. Conte Moore & Ms. Barbara Jones
Mr. Michael Mulligan
Jane & Michael Murphy
Judith Musiker
Ms. Eve Mykytyn
Mr. Jonathan M. Nadler
James Neisloss
Ms. Maryam Newman
Ms. Molly Nozyce
Mr. Conor O'Neil
Aaron Singer and Bart Oosterveld
Mrs. Trisha Ostergaard
Candace and Simon Owen-Williams
John Owen
Joseph Pabst
Leonard Pack & Adele Weisman
Mercedes Paratje
David Pasterski
Ms. Amy Penner-Walker
Edith C. Penty
Flora Perskie
Doug and Teresa Peterson
Carl Pforzheimer III
Larry & Barbara Pitsch
The Plimpton-Shattuck Fund
Judith J Plows
Donna & James Pressman
Ms. Karen Provost
Soula Proxenos
Rainbow Sandals Foundation
Betty P. & Michael H. Rauch
Frances A. Resheske
Philip W. Riskin Charitable Foundation
Mary Jo Robertiello
Ann Sahid Rosche
Felicia Rosenfeld
Mrs. Elsa Ross-Greifinger
Jane K Royal and John C Lantis II
Alina Roytberg
Mrs. Nazak Savitt
Xiomara & Charles Scheidt
Mark Schumer
Jesse & Carol Schwartz
Margaret E. Selby
Martha Sherman
Julie Simpson
Barbara Jean Sinclair
Mr. Irving Sitnick
Elizabeth Sledge
Ms. Christine Smith
Ms. Elizabeth Smith
Marilyn Sobel
Leon Sokol
Michael Solomon
Daniel Spence and Marcelo Mesquita
Temple St. Clair LLC
Marianne Stegeland
William Stern
Judy Stewart
Mr. & Ms. Justin Stewart
Linda Stocknoff
Abbie M. Strassler
Ms. Alicia Suarez
Douglas Szlompek
Yael Mandelstam & Ken Tabachnick
Jon Teeuwissen & Welz Kauffman
Jim Tharp
Deirdre Towers
Lucy Vasserman and Brendan Finnegan
Mr. Carlos Victoria
Ms. Cheryl L. Wade
Peter & Deborah Winograd
Julien Wolfe
Elly Karp Wong
Migs Woodside
Cora Yamamoto
Mr. Christian Zimmermann
Investors ($500 and above)
Anonymous (10)
Mohamed Abdirahman
Dr. LaRue Allen & Ebonya Washington
West Jersey Youth Ballet, Joanna & Elena Andriopoulos
Debra R. Anisman
Rebecca Aronson
Jane Barr
Joan & Ira Berkowitz
Ms. Helga Borck
Ms. Valerie Jo Bradley
Maria M Branco
Lize Burr
Robert Calderisi
Lynn Canaan
Mark Carbone
Ms. Cheryl Carruthers
Andrea Chernyk
Amy Cho
Dr. Jason Chuang
Galois Cohen
Robert Conkey
Mary E Craig
Bray Creech
Barbara Cromer
John and Nada Culver
Mrs. Eileen Davidson
Paul de Sa
David de Weese
The DiChristina Family
Antonio Dinkins, Sr.
Richard G. Dudley, Jr.
Jorge Durand
Mr. Michael Eizenberg
Ms. Susan Feder
Bette Ann Fialkov
Ms. Isabelle Fisher
Heather Flock
Mr. Leroy Fortcher
Sarah Fox and Steven Lofchie
Steven Fox
Pierre Frinault
Nicia Fullwood
Mr. Elan Garonzik
Tom & Nina Geller
Samara Gerard
Karen Gershowitz
Ronald Gilliam & Akram Hélil
David Glaser
Ms. Geraldine Glassman
Mark Evan Goldman
Nita & Chuck Goodgal
Maneesh Goyal
Ms. Nancye Green
Dr. Susan Ross Green
Lawrence W. Greene
Jane Gross
Charles & Carol Grossman Family Fund
Jane Groveman
Elaine & Chuck Harris
Laurie Hart
Paul Hastings
Kathy & Scott Hawkley
Ms. Maureen Hayes
Mr. Edward Henry & Ms. Susan Monk
Jonathan Hiltz
Thomas Hollingsworth
Alicia Dhyana House
Ralph & Lynn Huber
Daphne Hurford & Sanford Padwe
Stephanie Joel
Miles Johnson and Tim Anderson
Laura Jones
Scot Karr
Nalani Kopp
Mr. Stephen Lane
A.M. LaVey
Ms. Kate Lear
Ms. Julia Levy
Sydnie Liggett
Mitch Lowenthal
Susanna Lowy and Victor Davis
Waiming Man
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Marcon
Jennifer & Michael Markovitz
Mr. William Marraccini
Judy Mauer
Linda and Max Maxwell
Wendy A. McCain
Mrs. Rachel Meidan
Israel Meir & Steve Rivera
Victoria Melendez
Tanya Melich & Noel Silverman
Robert Mihalik
Barbara Miller & Stuart Nordheimer
Bertram Moody
Joe Morra
Richard J. Moylan
Deb Murnin
Lawrence Murphy
Jake Musiker
Drs. Benjamin Natelson & Gudrun Lange
Joyce O'Brien
Mrs. Anita Orlin
Ms. Kendra Osterman
Olivier Pechou
Andy Peters
Denae Peters
The L.E. Phillips Family Foundation, Inc.
Brian H. Polovoy
Stephanie Goldson & Stephen Rappaport
Lindy Shuttleworth & Arthur Reichstetter
Mr. Albert Reid
Sallie Gouverneur & John Riley
Ms. Andrea Rogers
M Felicity Rogers-Chapman
Jean M. Ross
Lainie and John Ross
Marilyn & Alan Rothstein
Lori Rotskoff
Scott Rudin
Sally and Peter Rudoy
Deborah Sale and Ted Striggles
Ariane Schaffer
Phillip Schmiedl
Amy Schulman
Dr. Dorry Segev
Neal Sheorey
Sheethal & Tokumbo Shobowale
Nancy Sibell
Edward Siegel
Joseph Small
Andrew & Jennifer Smith
Robin Smith
Jeanne Smythe
Joan and Laurence Sorkin
Harriet Stollman
Seth Stuhl
Greg Sullivan
Dr. Pavur Sundaresan
Gary Tannenbaum & Helen J. Mills
The Winkler Prins Charitable Fund
Rachel Theilheimer
Dana Troetel & George Papageorge
Ms. Marianna Vaidman Stone & Mr. Eric Stone
Ronald Walcott
Gregory V Ward
Joan Waricha
Michael Wehman
Carol Weil
Kate Weil
Elisabeth Brivic and Alexander Weindling
Jacqueline Welch
George S. Werner & Li Werner
Mai Yee
Gregory Youdan Jr.
Evan Zazula
Eloise Zeller
Sponsors ($350 and above)
Anonymous (4)
Dr. Leonid Agranat
Mr. Ronald Alexander
Jane and Stephen Alpert
John Angiolillo, MD
Paul Asman and Jill Lenoble
Elaine Athanassiades
Clay H Barr
Mr. John Barrie & Ms. Elizabeth Smith
Kenneth Berk & Anne Serrell
Stan & Abby Bloch
Andrew Burgie
Dr. J Caldwell
Margaret Coady
Helen & William Covington
Terri Cox
Ashlee Crawford
Mr. & Ms. John Crawford III
Ms. Jacqueline Davis
Rodney Durso
Ms. Susan Eisenhauer
Jo Ann Engelhardt and George Elder
Pepi Ertag
Ellen Estes
Mr. Peter Farrell
Lloyd Jay Fass
Miss Valerie Ferrier
Dr. Karen Fiester
Darrell George
James A. Glazier and James A. Ferguson
Susan E Green
Herman & Jacquelyn Heinemann
Brian and Anita Heinz
Jerry Heymann
Huong Hoang
Ms. Kathleen Hughes
Jill Hunter
Mr. Jay Kesslen
Marvin Krislov
Salvatore LaRussa, Jr.
Cary and Phyllis Lemkowitz
Lawrence Levine
Ellen Levitt
Amy Litwin
Robert McGowan
Cynthia A McKee
Mary and Alan Mendelsohn
Mr. Christopher Morales
Mildred Munich
Aaron & Marcia Naveh
Madeleine Nichols
Marisa Anne Pierson
Alex Tsirkin & Victoria Portnoy
Posner-Wallace Foundation
Carole Postal
Terry Prahl
Liz Gerring Radke
Donald W. Roeseke Jr.
Victoria Rosen
Ellen Rosenberg
Ms. Marcia Savin
Eleanor Sebastian
Virginia Seidel
Mary and John Seward
Tony Weiss and Tara Sherman
Madelynn Sirbu
Gautham Sridharan
Mr. Evan Strain
Mr. & Ms. J. Mark Strawn
Jos Stumpe & Karen van Bergen
Catherine Tolchin
Andrew A. Vitale CPA
Dick and Carolyn Wallach
Anne Walsh
Richard Zemel
Jawole Willa Jo Zollar
The Rudolf Nureyev Prize for New Dance and Ballet Festival Commissions
The Joyce Theater Foundation thanks the Rudolf Nureyev Dance Foundation for its invaluable partnership in commissioning new works from both established and emerging ballet companies, and enabling these companies to perform on the Joyce stage. The Joyce gratefully recognizes the donors listed below for their generous matching support that has made this effort possible.
Rudolf Nureyev Dance Foundation
R. Richard Ablon
Deborah & Charles Adelman
Gerald M. Appelstein
Rob Ashford
Stephen M. Baldini
Theodore S. Bartwink
The Harkness Foundation for Dance
Mick Beekhuizen
Evan Behrens & Dara Stern
Ajay Bhandaram
Torrence Boone
Stephanie R. Breslow & Paul Watterson
Madeline Brine
Richard & Martha Byrne
Kerry Clayton & Paige Royer
Rodney S. Cohen
Alan & Chi Colberg
Arlene Cooper
Pamela Crutchfield
Trisha & Patrick Duval
Jamshid & Mahshid Ehsani
Augie K. Fabela II
Britton & Melina Fisher
Kim Friedman
J. Eric Gambrell
Jane E. Goldberg
Ronald Gumbaz & Juliet Cozzi
David Haines
John & Judith Hannan
Rex S. Heinke
Cecilia & Jim Herbert
David & Andrea Holbrook
Toni Hoover
Kim Koopersmith
Allen Kovac/ Tenth Street Entertainment
Ronald & Stephanie Kramer
Ronald S. Lauder
Jim Leary
Alec & Sarah Machiels
Joyce F. Menschel
David & Diana Milich
Virginia & Timothy Millhiser
Karyl Nairn
Abby McCormick O'Neil & Carroll Joynes
Anh-Tuyet Nguyen & Robert Pollock
Susan & Gregory Pappajohn
Michèle & Steven Pesner
Tatiana Piankova Foundation
Betty P. & Michael H. Rauch
Gregg Rechler/ Lisa & Gregg Rechler
Charitable Trust
The Jerome Robbins Foundation
Ann Sahid Rosche
Meryl Rosofsky & Stuart H. Coleman
Rowan Family Foundation Inc.
Saul & Mary Sanders
Fran Schulman
Kathleen A. Scott
Frederic & Robin Seegal
Richard Shea
Howard L. Shecter
Linda Shelton
Irene Shen
Henry R. Silverman
Susan Fawcett Sosin
Allan Sperling & Ferne Goldberg
Wendy & Alex Stanton
Justin A. Stevens
Raymond & Margaret Vandenberg
Monica B. Voldstad
Amit Wadhwaney
Daniel Walsh
Stephen & Cathy Weinroth
Steven M. Zagar
Richard Kielar & Christian Zimmermann
The Young Leaders Circle
Anonymous
Robert Allyn
Chellis Baird
Stacy & Jordan Barr
Alison Baum
Amanda Beebe
Ms. Lisa Bonifacic
Dr. Reed Caldwell and Mr. Anthony Hird
Scott Caplan
Victor M. Castillo & Blake Wiedenhoeft
Cengiz Cemaloglu
Julia Chambers
Ellen Chen
Jason Chuang
Marin Correa
Mary Craig
MJ Edwards
Andrew & Claire-Marine Ferguson
Bette Ann Fialkov, Co-Chair
Swapna Ghanta
Ronald Gilliam & Akram Hélil
Gabrielle Goldman
Amita Goyal
Jessica Greenberg
Alexandra Harper, Co-Chair
Madison Hicks
Alixandra Holloway, Co-Chair
Emma Hood
Kristen Irby
Nalani Kopp
Jeremy Lentz
Jacob Levy
Mitch Lowenthal
Kyle Marshall
Katherine Maxwell
Jame McCray
FACILITIES & SERVICES
Robert McGowan
Christopher Morales
Terrence Poplar
Abigal Richards
Tamar Rothstein
Setpheap San
Ariane Schaffer
Elisa Smilovitz
Daniel Spence & Marcelo Mesquita
Niko Stahl
Evan Strain
Lucy Vasserman & Brendan Finnegan
Alex Z. Wang
Ricke Williams
Emma Winder
Julien Wolfe
LeeAna Wolfman
To join the Joyce's Young Leader's Circle, please contact the Development office at 212-691-9740 ext. 327
Box Office (212-242-0800): Open Monday thru Sunday, 12pm - 6pm. On days when there is a performance, the box office is open through curtain time; advance sales stop ½ hour prior to curtain time (including matinees). Closed on major holidays. For Hearing Impaired call (TDD) 212-245-2904. To report Lost & Found items, please see an usher or call 212-691-9740.
EMERGENCY RESUSCITATION EQUIPMENT
Resuscitation masks and latex gloves are located in the closet next to the drinking fountain in the Upper Lobby. AED is located downstairs in the reception area. LEARN CPR. For more information, contact the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association.
FIRE NOTICE: The exit indicated by a red light and sign nearest to the seat you occupy is the shortest route to the street. In the event of fire or other emergency, please walk —do not run— to that exit. WARNING: The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, either with or without flash, is strictly prohibited within the auditorium. Violators will be punished with confiscation of recording device or ejection from the theater, and may be held liable for money damages.
