What We're Doing
NDT is back in the studio undertaking another new, innovative work '53 Movements'. Choreographer Brenda Neville and the company dancers take on composer Terry Riley's musical masterpiece 'In C' for our 2018-2019 season, stepping out of our comfort zone to create an intricately layered feast of movement with heavily integrated improvisational options.
Referred to as the founding work of music minimalism, Terry Riley's pioneering 1964 composition 'In C' consists of 53 short, musical phrases played with improvisational aspects. In the same vein, Brenda and the dancers are creating 53 corresponding movement phrases, also consisting of both set and improvised components. The end result, a 45-minute explosion of music and movement performed to Bang on A Can's 2011 recording of Mr. Riley's score, that is unique with each and every performance .
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For our 13th season we are focused on investing our time, energy and funds in this exciting new work while increasing our presence and recognition in the dance community. Happily, we've been given a rare and privileged opportunity to share the stage with Paul Taylor II, a pioneering modern dance company recognized the world over, on November 8 to present a 12-minute segment of '53 Movements' at Dixon Place in NYC. Large audiences and media attention is expected and for many this performance may be their first-look at our company. Your support of this campaign assures that we will have the necessary time in the studio for rehearsals and for the creative process so that our company and work will be at its best.
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About Us
Neville Dance Theatre is a non-profit, Manhattan based contemporary dance company that has been hailed as 'ambitious, ingenious and compelling'. Brenda R. Neville and the company has been creating and presenting innovative and influential dance in the New York area for over thirteen years. The company, while based in contemporary and classical ballet, commits itself to exploring innovative new approaches and ideas in regards to choreography, movement styles, narrative themes and production elements. Through new work creations and performances, the company commits itself to the further development of dance as a vibrant art form and as an intrinsic, universal means of expression and communication. For more info about us visit us at www.NevilleDance.com
What You Get
Our campaign is a special invitation for you to be an active and proud part of the birth and realization of this project and an exciting way to be directly involved with Neville Dance Theatre and the arts.
In addition you'll get some awesome rewards, depending on your giving level, from social media 'thank you' shout-out's to NDT memorabilia or even exclusive access to special VIP events or performance tickets. See giving levels on the right.
What We Need
65% of costs are being covered by our fabulous presenters Creative Performances and Dixon Place, including venue fees, technical staff, publicity, marketing, insurance, video and photo documentation. However they also get all of the revenue from the ticket sales and program advertisers. Whomp!
Your online support of this project is NEEDED as our main means of fundraising for this specific project and performance, with your donation going toward:
- Dancers' stipends (rehearsals & performance) $2,000
- Studio rental costs $1,200
- Costuming $200
The Impact
Your donation helps ensure a successfully funded fall season and allows us to be in a financially secure position as we move forward into 2019 for our spring season and the completion and world premiere of '53 Movements'.
Risks & Challenges
Our new work, performance and fall season is happening 100%! We are already in the studio creating the first section of '53 Movements' and the November 8th performance is booked with tickets already on sale HERE
All funds raised (no matter the campaign outcome) will go directly towards expenses for this project and production and every little bit helps!
Other Ways You Can Help
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
