Gibney Dance and Sonya Tayeh Explore Hope at Inside Dance Series

Amid the loss and isolation of the pandemic, celebrated choreographer Sonya Tayeh was driven to channel her complex emotions into art. That work became OH COURAGE!, an excerpt of which was intimately performed by Gibney Dance for Inside Dance Series on February 20, 2024. “I felt this soul march to renew, reassess and excavate possibility, […]

Camille A. Brown Pays Homage to Diasporic Dance at Inside Dance Series

With her instantly-recognizable blend of modern, hip-hop, African, tap and social dance styles, Camille A. Brown has established herself as one of the most singular forces in the world of dance. Dancers Responding to AIDS and its supporters welcomed the prolific dancer, choreographer and founder and artistic director of Camille A. Brown & Dancers to […]

Artists Explore Connection and Isolation for Inside Dance Series

With COVID-19 safety precautions being the rule of the day, Dancers Responding to AIDS’ continuing program Inside Dance Series shifted its focus from in-person performance to a private viewing of four short dance films. The one-time change delighted supporters gathered on April 5, 2022, at New York City’s Gibney Studios. The shorts were presented by […]

Ayodele Casel Explores Tap and Culture at Inside Dance Series

  From the first quick flicks of her feet, groundbreaking tap dancer Ayodele Casel showed why The New York Times named her one of the “Biggest Breakout Stars of 2019.” Hailed as one who exudes energy and exuberance while radiating joy, Casel treated Dancers Responding to AIDS supporters and other dance enthusiasts to an insider […]

Inside Dance Series Featured Musical Theatre Dancers and Choreographers

Dancers Responding to AIDS supporters got an inside, exclusive look at musical theatre choreography through a unique lineup of performances and an informative Q&A at Inside Dance Series: Broadway Dancemakers.     The January 22, 2019, evening began with Somebody, a moving piece dedicated to and honoring invincible women, choreographed by Hamilton‘s Karla Puno Garcia […]

Inside Dance Series Featured Joshua Beamish’s MOVETHECOMPANY

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Inside Dance Series on Monday, March 5, 2018, featuring works by Joshua Beamish’s MOVETHECOMPANY performed by Chelsea Bonosky, Jane Cracovaner, Elijah Laurant, Davon Rainey and Nicholas Sciscione.     Inside Dance Series features intimate performances with acclaimed dance companies and choreographers. Each evening includes a Q&A with […]

Inside Dance Series Featured Abraham.In.Motion

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Inside Dance Series on Monday, January 22, 2017, featuring works by Kyle Abraham’s Abraham.In.Motion performed by Matthew Baker, Tamisha Guy, Keerati Jinakunwiphat, Claude “CJ” Johnson, Catherine Ellis Kirk, Marcella Lewis and Jeremy “Jae” Neal.     The mission of Abraham.In.Motion is to create an evocative interdisciplinary body […]

Inside Dance Series Featured Sara Mearns and More

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Inside Dance Series evening on April 12, 2017, that featured Jared Angle, Ashley Bouder, Harrison Coll, Sara Mearns, and Troy Schumacher.     Inside Dance is a series of intimate performances featuring acclaimed dance companies and choreographers. Each evening includes a Q&A with the artists and […]