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“ From the chaos of daily life, Anabella Lenzu / DanceDrama distills the pure essence of real experience, real feelings and real people. DanceDrama is the magnifying glass that reveals and examines emotional histories.“
Anabella Lenzu/DanceDrama is thought provoking and historically conscious dance-theater company, breaking down the wall separating artist from audience. Based in New York, the mission of AL/DD is to establish and develop a cultural, educational and artistic exchange between the communities of the United States, Argentina & Italy.
AL/DD explores themes of collective memory, individual identity, and social awareness by having dancers and audience fuse in a psychological and emotional experience. The repertory is an uncommon blend of modern dance, theater, ballet and ethnographic folk traditions.
Anabella Lenzu/DanceDrama, had its premier New York season produced and presented by Dance New Amsterdam in October 2006. Since then, the company’s work has been seen in Baryshnikov Arts Center, Movement Research at Judson Church, 92nd Street Y, DUMBO Festival, Galapagos Art Space, WAXworks, Center for Remembering & Sharing (CRS), Chashama, The Embassy of Argentina, COOL New York Festival, La Mama, Hatch Series/TheWorks Studio, NYU Casa Zerilli Marimo, Merce Cunningham Studio, New Dance Group Art Center, University Settlement, Abrons Arts Center, Jewish Community Center, HERE Arts Center, and Charlotte Dance Festival/NC, among others.
Anabella Lenzu / DanceDrama’s mission is achieved through:
1. Performing / Touring
Different programs tailored to suit any venue include:
performances, master classes, lectures/demonstrations, and pre- or post-performance discussions. Educating an audience is also a priority, so including a didactic aspect while on tour is always emphasized.
2. Education and Outreach Programs
Anabella Lenzu / DanceDrama offers a variety of educational programs, holding regular classes in New York, along with: lectures/demonstrations, master classes, workshops and residencies for primary and secondary schools, universities and colleges, dance studios, cultural centers and any institution.
Anabella Lenzu /DanceDrama is sponsored by The Field, a not-for-profit, tax-exempt, 501 (c) (3) organization serving the New York City performing arts community.Contributions to artists through The Field are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. For more information about The Field contact: The Field, 161 Sixth Avenue, New York, NY 10013, (212) 691-6969, fax: (212) 255-2053, e-mail info@thefield.org A copy of The Field's latest annual report may be obtained, upon request, from The Field or from the Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.
Staff
Artistic Director: Anabella Lenzu
Manager Director: Todd Carroll
Assistant to the Choreographer: Lauren Ohmer
Dancers: Lauren Ohmer, Julia Lindpainter & Anabella Lenzu.
Interns:
Development: Sandy Shelton & Amanda Padilla.
Video: Stefanie Frasca
Special Events: Roberto Ventura
Planning Committee for the anniversary projects of AL/DD
Melissa Bernstein, Elizabeth Espert, Marjorie Liebman, Muriel Karlin, Christina Graybard, Nichole Spates, Svetlana Mikhalevskaya & Ben Lee.
AnabellaLenzu/DanceDrama THANKS the following individuals who have extended their generous support that will make our artistic life possible in 2012:
AL/DD Family of Contributors
Partner Circle
Lenzu Family
Carroll Family
Melissa & David BernsteinSponsor Circle
Ben Lee
Associate Circle
Violane Huisman
Friend Circle
Charlotte Patton, Anthony & Linda Mannino, Muriel Karlin,
Christina Graybard and Nicholas Mirra, Claudia Godina, Elizabeth Espert,
Marjorie Liebman, Ana Leiva, Trisha McCormick & Svetlana Mikhalevskaya
Donor Circle
Gabriela Ammann & Family & Lisa Bennett
AL/DD Benefactor Circle
Edwards Foundation Arts Fund
The Field
Fortunato Bakery, Gustiamo, Surramic Funky Ceramic,
