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Performing Arts in United States
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Center For Modern Dance Education Cmde
The Center for Modern Dance Education (CMDE) is a community arts organization with the mission to promote modern dance and related art forms and make it available to everyone while serving as a resource for the professional dance community.
11 to 50 staff
Center For Theater Arts
Find your voice. Develop your style. Reach high. Learn how to sing, dance and perform. Learn how to do what you do best, and do it your way. For more than 35 years, The Center for Theater Arts has brought student-centered education in the performing arts to thousands of young performers, with a curriculum of more than 80 classes for all ages and all abilities. Let us help you find a path that teaches you more than how to perform. Let us help you learn how you do YOU.
11 to 50 staff
Center Stage Dance Studio
Center Stage Dance Studio, owned and operated by Sherry and Mitchel Federan, has been serving the Northfield community since 1988! Offering a wide range of classes from beginner to advanced, our faculty of highly trained teachers are thrilled to give your children an experience to last a lifetime! In 2016, we built a new facility in Northfield to bring even more students into the exciting world of DANCE! The studio holds seven dance rooms with custom sprung dance floors and sound systems. We are so proud of our studio and will continue to provide the best dance education to our students!
11 to 50 staff
Centre For Dance
Centre for Dance is Dallas' premiere dance studio for children and adults. Whether for serious training or for fun, we have a class to help you reach your goals.
11 to 50 staff
Chanticleer
The Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for its wide-ranging repertoire and dazzling virtuosity. Founded in San Francisco in 1978 by singer and musicologist Louis Botto, Chanticleer quickly took its place as one of the most prolific recording and touring ensembles in the world, selling more than one million recordings and performing thousands of live concerts to audiences around the globe. Rooted in the Renaissance, Chanticleer’s repertoire has been expanded to include a wide range of classical, gospel, jazz and popular music and to reflect a deep commitment to the commissioning of new compositions and arrangements. The ensemble has dedicated much of its vast recording catalogue to these commissions, garnering Grammy Awards for its recordings of Sir John Tavener’s Lamentations & Praises and the ambitious collection of commissioned works entitled Colors of Love. Chanticleer is the recipient of Chorus America’s Dale Warland Commissioning Award and the Chorus America/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming. During his tenure with Chanticleer, its Music Director Emeritus Joseph H. Jennings received the Brazeal Wayne Dennard Award for his contribution to the African American choral tradition. Named for the “clear-singing” rooster in Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, Chanticleer continues to maintain ambitious programming in its hometown of San Francisco, including a large education and outreach program, and an annual concert series that includes its legendary holiday tradition “A Chanticleer Christmas.”
11 to 50 staff
Charlotte Ballet
Founded in 1970, Charlotte Ballet is known for its strong dancers and versatile repertoire, ranging from classical ballet to bold, contemporary works. The company’s professional dancers annually present performances in Charlotte, N.C, during a season spanning from October to May. Alejandro Cerrudo has served as Artistic Director since 2022. Charlotte Ballet Academy trains 700 students annually and the company has nationally recognized educational and community programs. Charlotte Ballet operates the Patricia McBride and Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux Center for Dance in uptown Charlotte. The Center for Dance houses administrative and rehearsal spaces, as well as a 200-seat theater. For more information, visit charlotteballet.org.
11 to 50 staff
Chicago A Cappella
Chicago a cappella was created in 1993 with the vision of bringing together a small group of fiercely talented singers to celebrate every genre of music imaginable with equal passion and commitment. Chicago a cappella’s season includes concerts in Chicago, Evanston, Naperville, Oak Park, and other communities, as well as special performances and informal events. Beyond performances, Chicago a cappella pursues its mission of furthering the art and appreciation of ensemble singing with other programs and activities, including student outreach programs, workshops, masterclasses, and HerVoice, which mentors and promotes emerging women composers. The ensemble has released 10 recordings, including its latest, Miracle of Miracles on the Cedille Records label. The group has been featured on the nationally-broadcast radio series Performance Today over 30 times and made dozens of tour appearances throughout the U.S. and Mexico.
11 to 50 staff
Chicago Ballet Arts
Chicago Ballet Arts (CBA) was founded in 1986 and was born from a desire to create a school that infused the rigor of a pre-professional dance program with an inclusive, nurturing environment. The original focus of providing access and opportunity to high quality ballet training for all with the desire to learn is still central to this non-profit organization's mission today. CBA served Chicago's north and northwest neighborhoods for over 34 years before moving to Evanston, IL in the fall of 2020. In addition to its long standing Preparatory and Pre-Professional Divisions, the school now includes two performance ensembles and Enrichment and Adult Divisions, which provide expanded offerings for a range of dancers. CBA alumni have gone on to prestigious university dance programs and professional dance companies and current students are accepted into some of the country’s top summer intensives each year. The founding principles of diversity and inclusion remain core values and the school is proud to continue its dedication to quality and community in its home at 915 Foster St.
11 to 50 staff
Chickenshed Nyc
Chickenshed NYC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit inclusive youth theatre company founded in 2016, enriching the lives of young people through a nurturing and creative theatrical community. By fostering inclusion, self-expression, and collaboration, Chickenshed NYC creates original theatre that celebrates diversity and inspires positive social change. Rooted in the philosophy of Chickenshed in North London, which was founded in 1974 by two pioneering women, our NYC branch continues the legacy of inclusive performing arts tha Rooted in the philosophy of Chickenshed in North London, which was founded in 1974 by two pioneering women, our NYC branch continues the legacy of inclusive performing arts that has transformed communities for over 50 years. Chickenshed NYC offers a dynamic range of programming: Interactive performances for preschoolers and their families, designed to engage the youngest audiences through movement, music, and storytelling. Theatre programs for ages 5–18+, featuring two productions per year—one scripted and one devised collaboratively by participants drawing from their own ideas and lived experiences. Community Outreach programs, including tailored workshops for elementary, middle, and high school students. These workshops invite participants to explore their voices and stories, culminating in the creation and performance of original work. Our programming is built on the belief that art and science are not only compatible but mutually enriching. Each year, we explore scientific questions and themes within our creative process, encouraging critical thinking alongside artistic expression. At the heart of every Chickenshed NYC production is a commitment to creating inclusive spaces where young people—with and without disabilities, from all backgrounds—are given the opportunity to shine. The result is powerful, joyful theatre that builds confidence, empathy, and community among our participants and leaves a lasting impression on audiences of all ages.
11 to 50 staff
Children's Chorus Of Greater Dallas
Now entering its 17th season, the Children’s Chorus of Greater Dallas (CCGD) is one of America’s largest and most prestigious youth choral programs. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Cynthia Nott, CCGD pursues its mission of "providing Dallas-area young people the experience of artistry and excellence through choral singing in a group that reflects the area's diversity." CCGD’s nine choral ensembles serve nearly 500 children and teens in grades 4–12, drawn from 43 communities throughout a 33-mile radius of downtown Dallas. Approximately 3,900 patrons annually attend CCGD’s season concerts, held at Dallas’ world-class Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. Through ancillary regional performances, national and international tours, and community engagement initiatives—including Outreach Chorus Tours, Summer Singing Camp, and learning partnerships with the Dallas Independent School District—CCGD extends the enrichment of choral music to up to additional children, youth, and adults each year. Heralded by acclaimed conductor Jaap van Zweden as “one of the best [children’s choruses] I’ve ever heard,” CCGD enjoys a reputation for artistic excellence within the classical music community as well as among audiences at home and abroad.
11 to 50 staff
Chromadiverse, Inc
Transform dormant historical assets into a living archive. With our suite of digital tools, your collections become vibrant resources for fundraising, marketing, restaging, licensing, community engagement, and a real-time preservation – from physical to digital.
11 to 50 staff
City Lights Theater Company
City Lights Theater Company creates provocative live productions that build community by engaging, inspiring, and challenging audiences and artists alike. Our vision is a vibrant, healthy and creative community enriched by shared stories. City Lights produces seasons of six plays a year in its intimate 100-seat venue. The nonprofit company is committed to presenting exhilarating, thought-provoking plays that speak strongly to audiences. The company also presents the Lights & Music Concert Series, and actively develops new plays through the “Lights Up!” annual podcast series, with some scripts becoming part of a regular season. For students and youth, the company offers ticket discounts, free study guides, and other opportunities. In addition, City Lights is widely regarded as a nurturing space in which up-and-coming actors, directors, designers, and technicians can develop their skills alongside seasoned professionals.
11 to 50 staff
Citydance, Inc
CityDance is a leading nonprofit dance institution serving the national capital region. At our studio and community sites located across the national capital region, CityDance trains young dancers for professional careers, nurtures talent and achievement through dance, and works to advance the field of professional dance. Anchored in a belief that diversity advances excellence, CityDance works to create opportunities that promote equitable access to dance education and performance. We build programming centered on the unique cultures, histories and voices of the communities, artists and students with whom we partner. We further our mission through three divisions: CityDance Conservatory Developing the next generation of dance artists and innovators through pre/professional training. CityDance Studios Sharing the joy, enrichment and transformative connection of dance with everyone. CityDance Presents Bringing world-class dance to local stages.
11 to 50 staff
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble (CPRDE) is internationally esteemed as one of America’s foremost modern dance companies. Under the direction of Cleo Parker Robinson, the Ensemble performs a dynamic body of works inspired by the African American experience and rooted in ethnic and modern dance traditions worldwide. Legendary and emerging artists alike are drawn by the spirit of the company to create works that transcend the boundaries of culture, class and age while unequivocally communicating the complexity of the human condition. CPRDE numbers 10 of the most talented and versatile dancers in the U.S. A typical CPRDE season includes an international tour, a U.S. tour to more than 10 cities and a full Performance Season in Denver, CO. Seen by an estimated fans throughout the United States and 30 countries on five continents, CPRDE continues to be a leader in dance innovation and the celebration of American dance heritage. The CPRD Academy serves as the official school of the world-renowned CPRDE. This major dance academy currently enrolls 1,200 students annually, offering a professional training program for aspiring dance students, ages 13-23, and a training program for younger students, ages 3-12. Its diverse curriculum offers more than 50 classes weekly in a myriad of dance techniques and genres. As leaders in the field of Arts-in-Education, CPRDE annually serves PreK-12 students in the Denver metropolitan area and beyond. As cultural arts institution, CPRD employs 75 artists through season productions and serves as the resident home of several dance companies.
11 to 50 staff
Cleveland Ballet
Founded in 2014, Cleveland Ballet is one of the fastest-growing ballet companies in the nation and Northeast Ohio's resident professional ballet company. Cleveland Ballet's mission is to present world-class dance through classical and new works and to ensure that classical and neoclassical ballet is accessible and relevant to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The company creates dance and outreach programs of the highest levels of excellence, reaching deeply into the hearts of our community to inspire audiences. Now in its tenth season and under Artistic Director Timour Bourtasenkov, Cleveland Ballet has grown to 28 Company Artists from 9 different countries and territories. The company presents annual main stage productions at Playhouse Square as well as numerous performances throughout the greater community.
11 to 50 staff
Cleveland City Dance
Our Mission Our mission at Cleveland City Dance is to instill an appreciation and love for the art of dance by educating our students in the disciplines of ballet, jazz, tap, modern, Pilates, hip-hop and more. Our environment encourages children and adults to excel at their individual pace and reach their full potential while building self-esteem. Our Vision Our vision is to offer a place where people can learn to dance, meet new people, have fun and feel comfortable. This applies to those looking to have a career in dance or for recreation. We have two non-profit dance companies in-residence: City Ballet of Cleveland a pre-professional ballet company where dancers throughout the city may become members, and GroundWorks Dance Theatre a professional contemporay company.
11 to 50 staff
Club Fugazi Experiences
As the fog of 2020 began to lift over the San Francisco Bay Area, an inspired new entertainment venture emerged: one that signals the return to form of our beloved City by the Bay. The resident show at Club Fugazi,@the7fingers Dear San Francisco, opened 9/12/21 and was named “The Best Night Out” by San Francisco Magazine. Also “Best Date Night” and “Best Family Night.” The Club also is home to live music, comedy, speakers series, and a Sunday Drag Brunch. We will talk about all of that here, and the why and the how of running this iconic venue in this complicated time.
11 to 50 staff
Collage Dance
Rooted in the heartland of Memphis, TN, Collage Dance Collective embodies the greatness of American dance and is at the national forefront of inspiring the growth and diversity of ballet. Collage’s meteoric rise over the last decade is fueled by its dynamic programming, virtuosic company artists and its talent for presenting what the Albany Times Union called “ballet made utterly, gorgeously human.” Collage Dance Collective was recently named a Southern Cultural Treasure by South Arts and the Ford Foundation, is one of the 50 largest ballet companies in the nation and one of the largest Black-led performing arts organizations in the South. The professional company presents annual seasons in Memphis, plus national and international touring, performing a diverse range of classical and contemporary choreography from Amy Hall Garner, George Balanchine, Wayne McGregor, Nacho Duato, Ulysses Dove, Joshua Manculich, Kevin Iega Jeff, and more.
11 to 50 staff
College Light Opera Company
Founded in 1969, College Light Opera Company is a non-profit 501c3 educational institution providing high-quality musicals and operettas to summer audiences on Cape Cod, while at the same time giving young talent from across the country a chance to begin a career in music theatre.
51 to 200 staff
Colorado Conservatory Of Dance
Inside the doors of this longstanding, flagship cultural organization is a deeply caring and nurturing community of exceptional and knowledgeable dance teachers, learned body scientists and therapists, and a diverse collection of students – all committed to a process of learning and teaching ballet that is healthy for both the body and mind. We understand the importance of high-quality arts education. We begin our contribution and dedication to better lives through dance in our Broomfield studios. We teach dance in a healthy, caring, and nurturing way by listening, seeing, and fulfilling the needs of all of our dance students—both children and adults. We continue our commitment beyond our Broomfield location through our thriving community programs. We seek to heighten education, deepen self-esteem, and further the art of dance in a fun and engaging way. We make a real and important impact for and with our community and enrich the future of arts education. The Colorado Conservatory of Dance will be a responsible and stable national model of excellence in dance, health & wellness, and non-profit management. With direction, purpose, and intent, the creates a healthy and generous environment where students, parents and community members are nurtured and encouraged to develop their most creative and fulfilled selves. We responsibly pursue our mission with high standards and high expectations. We value mentorship and partnership, and we believe that dance should be available and accessible to all. CCD is an anti-racist organization who supports BBIPOC, AAPI, and LGBTQIA+ peoples, as well as all people who have historically been marginalized, oppressed, or underrepresented in our society. We believe in respect for all perspectives, in the value of creativity, in the power of art, and in treating other humans with dignity and kindness. We will not be silent. We will use our platform to end discrimination in the arts.
11 to 50 staff
Community-Minded Dance
CMDance's vision is to increase access to dance experiences enriching the lives of children and community members Our programs consist of: Reaching youth throughout Denver public schools Hosting International dance festivals Connecting the community through dance & music In Community-Minded Dance founder and executive director Caryn Carrasco found herself enveloped in the cultural revival of American swing music and dance. Inspired by this global dance movement, CMDance comes to life as the first organization responsible for world-class social dance education and arts programming. In 2007, CMDance secured 501(C)3 status and began to respond to the high demand from school administrators. In 2010 CMDance partnered with Denver Mayor’s Office of Children’s Affairs and Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGKHS) to develop a program that would introduce dance and movement into Head Start classrooms. Today, CMDance holds a prominent position in the Colorado arts scene with both its school outreach and broader community engagement. CMDance hosts three annual, nationally recognized dance events, and 100% of the proceeds from those events support our youth programs. CMDance partners include Arts and Venues Denver, Denver Art Museum, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Denver Botanic Gardens, Downtown Denver Partnership, Tango Colorado, and Colorado Swing Dance Club.
11 to 50 staff
Conspirare
Conspirare was founded in 1991 and has grown rapidly to become an internationally recognized, professional choral organization that combines outstanding vocal artistry with innovative programming. Led by renowned founder and artistic director Craig Hella Johnson, Conspirare is comprised of two performing ensembles and an educational program. The professional chamber choir (“Conspirare” or "Company of Voices") of extraordinarily talented singers from around the country is presented in an annual concert series in Austin, other Texas communities, around the U.S. and abroad. The Conspirare Symphonic Choir of both professional and volunteer singers performs large choral/orchestral works. often in collaboration with other music organizations. The Conspirare Youth Choirs is an educational program for young singers ages 8-17, who learn and perform in two separate ensembles, Kantorei and Allegro (formerly Conspirare Children’s Choir). Conspirare is operated by 7 full-time and 8 part-time staff members and governed by a volunteer board of directors.
11 to 50 staff
Continental Ballet Company
Continental Ballet Company enriches the community by advancing the art of classical ballet through professional performances, dancer development, and educational programs bringing ballet to all people. From our staff, artists, volunteers, and Board of directors, the Continental Ballet family works tirelessly to ensure that we stay true to our unique vision of ballet under the direction of Riet Velthuisen. The company has over twenty performances a season. The Company has been providing professional performances and educational programs for 28 years in the Twin Cities. In addition to programs in the Schneider Theater in the Bloomington Center for the Arts, the Company has an active and successful touring program. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Arts in Washington D.C. has awarded recognition to Continental Ballet Company and placed them on their Roster of Approved Artists. CBC Performs classic ballets such as, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Nutcracker, Paquita, Cinderella and Coppelia, We have presented over 130 formal performances to people statewide and reached over K -12 children through school residencies and outreach activities The Founder/Director is Riet Velthuisen, a native of Holland and former professional dancer with several European companies including the Dutch National Ballet. Continental Ballet School ensure that the traditions of ballet are sustained and carried on with education and training. Our instructors are dancers with the company. They are motivated to teach because of their love of ballet and their desire to share their knowledge and experience.
11 to 50 staff
Copernicus Center, Chicago
The Copernicus Center venues hosts Concerts, Cultural, Business and Community Events. Just as Northwest Chicago became host to MANY cultures. so did the Copernicus Center. Our venue is a frequent host of international music events and theatrical performances from around the world. Our unique and historical theater has also hosted national stars such as Dickey Betts, Yes, Pat Benatar, Third Day, and more recently, YouTube stars such as DeFranco, Miranda Sings. and Girls Night In. The Copernicus Center is supported by the Copernicus Foundation [501c3 - non profit] which ensures that these rich cultural traditions will flourish for generations through its sponsorship of the performing arts and other activities. The preservation of one of Chicago's most historic theaters (former Gateway) is also important to the Copernicus Foundation. This gorgeous old theater was revitalized and modernized and is now ONE of the many venue spaces available at the Copernicus Center. The Copernicus Center [foundation] underwrites VENUE SPACE for many performing arts groups & non-profit community organizations on the Northwest side of Chicago. The Copernicus Center supports itself through DONATIONS & Venue Space Rentals. VENUE SPACE is available for:~ Concerts ~ Theater performances ~ Seminars, Meetings, & Conferences ~ Classes ~ Private Parties: i.e. Birthdays & Anniversaries, Bar mitzvahs, Baptisms ~ Weddings Our Venue information: http://copernicuscenter.org/facility-rental/ We are TRANSPORTATION FRIENDLY: Conveniently located off of Kennedy Exp & two blocks from Jefferson Park Blue Line.
11 to 50 staff
