Dance Companies in Greater Hartford
Adam Miller Dance Project
    (Hartford, CT)
     The Adam Miller Dance Project is a small, professional performing
     ensemble, dedicated to creating and presenting
     adventurous, leading-edge dance works at the
     highest level. The Adam Miller Dance Project
     focuses on the work of its director, Adam
     Miller, as well as the work of rising
     choreographers interested in collaborating
     with professional, ballet-trained dancers.
     Upcoming events include performances at the Wadsworth Athenaeum
     January 31st, 2004, as part of First Night Hartford’s New Year’s Eve
     festivities, its fourth season at the Charter Oak Cultural from June 2-
     June 5, and an engagement at the Joyce Soho Performance Space in
     New York City June 9-12 of 2005.
     www.adammillerdanceproject.com

 Alison Bogatay
    (Hartford, CT)
Professional dancer, choreographer & teacher. For the last 3 years in the Hartford area, she has been teaching and performing the art of Spanish Flamenco. Currently teaches dance at the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts, Hartt, Hartt Opera Department, and CT Opera (Summer Outreach Program, Take Center Stage). For the past two years, she has performed solos at the Ted Hershey Marathon as well as at the Latino Expo, along with some of her more advanced students. Interested in performance work in various venues as well as being funded to present lecture demonstration performances for students throughout the area. For more info: Lishen64@aol.com
Ballet Theatre Company
     (West Hartford, CT)
      Ballet Theatre Company was founded in West
      Hartford in 1999. Richard Steinert was named
      Artistic Director in February 2005. The
      company presents an annual spring season at
      the Hoffman Auditorium, Carol Autorino Center
      for the Arts and Humanities at Saint Joseph
      College in West Hartford. This program has become a showcase for
      new, exciting works by regional choreographers. In December 2002,
      Ballet Theatre Company accepted the invitation of Saint Joseph
      College to stage its first Nutcracker at the Hoffman Auditorium. This
      production has become an annual tradition for Ballet Theatre
      Company, the Hoffman Auditorium, and the Greater Hartford
      community. The company also performs in other venues such as the
      Ted Hershey Dance Marathon in Hartford, and the 5x5 dance
      concert at Saint Joseph College. Ballet Theatre Company provides
      the community with high-quality professional dance and provides its
      dancers with a professional performing experience that serves as a
      critical bridge to major professional companies for those dancers
      hoping to make dance their full-time careers. In September 2005,
      Ballet Theatre Company took up residence in its newly renovated
      studio at 20 Jefferson Avenue in West Hartford. Here, the dancers
      enjoy a spacious, bright dance studio with a special sprung floor
      suitable for rehearsals and classes; dressing areas; storage for
      costumes and props; kitchen facilities; office space for staff; and a
      comfortable reception area. The Company’s new dance school, Ballet
      Theatre Academy, has quickly established itself as a center for
      excellence within the Greater Hartford cultural community.
      www.ballettheatrecompany.org

Full Force Dance Theatre
      (West Hartford, CT)
     Presents modern dance to audiences of all ages,
     coast to coast since 1992. Promotes creative
     vision of director and choreographer Katie
     Stevinson-Nollet; high quality, creative and
     innovative work by professionally distinguished
     choreographers and up-and-coming young artists
     for the community in accessible and affordable
     programs; explores creative process of dance
     making; develops collaborative process between
     dancers, choreographer, and musicians; provides
     professional experience, training, and performance
     opportunities to local Connecticut dancers.
     www.fullforcedance.org

 Judy Dworin Performance Project
    (Hartford, CT)
On the forefront of Connecticut's arts scene offering innovative work that speaks to contemporary issues. Recognized for striking theatrical imagery and evocative approach to cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary performance. Performs regularly in Hartford and New York and has toured the East Coast and Europe.
www.jdpe.info



 Rachna Ramya Agrawal
    (Hamden, CT)
     A master teacher and performer whose work encompasses
     Kathak (classical Indian dance), classical Indian vocal,
     folk dances of India, choreography, folk paintings of India
     including floor painting and henna painting, and culture.
     Rachna has performed extensively and has been featured
     many times on Indian national television. Her
     performances and workshops include various other
     colleges, museums, dance organizations and dance
     festivals. Rachna also is a published author of a novel
     written in Hindi, titled "Digbhramit."
    www.kathakusa.com

 Sankofa Kuumba Cultural Arts Consortium
    (Hartford, CT)
     The Youth Arts Academy project consists of training in the visual
     and performance arts including instruction, formation and production.
     Youth are engaged, encouraged and involved in every aspect of the
     creative process, facilitated by a Master Teaching Artist.
     www.sankofakuumba.org  

Scapegoat Garden
    (Hartford, CT)
     Scapegoat Garden is a fledgling creative engine
     based in Hartford, rooted in collaboration and  
     driven by the belief that a carefully
     "engineered" experience goes in through the
     nose, eyes, skin, ears and mouth to alter those
     who witness it and participate in it. Founded in
     2002, and directed by Deborah Goffe, this
     company of performers uses their eclectic
     talents and skills to collaborate in the creation
     of daring interdisciplinary performance works
     with attention to detail, theatricality, vulnerability and athleticism.
     www.scapegoatgarden.org
Spectrum in Motion Dance Theatre Ensemble
    (Hartford, CT)
Under the direction of Olivia Davis, this ensemble is dedicated to people of color and the American experience and embraces movement from the world’s cultures, celebrating music ranging from classical to contemporary. This young company is currently engaged in a teaching and performance residency for Hartford youngsters. For more info: http://home.comcast.net/~spectruminmotion
    
Works/Laura Glenn Dance
     (Hartford, CT)
     Works/ Laura Glenn Dance has entered its 21st season. Following the
     death of founder Ted Hershey, the company limited its performances
     to the Ted Hershey Marathon, White Mountain Summer Dance
     Festival, and AIDS awareness events. The company will resume a
     larger profile in the 2005/2006 season.


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