Dance for Nepal, an astonishing performance featuring world-class artists, raised over $21,000 for the survivors of the Nepal earthquake. This truly exceptional endeavor sold more than 430 seats and brought powerful attention and charitable support to an important cause. In partnership with the DRI Foundation, 39 Stepsm and Red Rope Productions, the exclusive, one-night benefit titled Dance for Nepal was held on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 7pm at the Union Square Theatre (100 E. 17th St.) in Manhattan.
We are grateful to the New York Dance Community for coming together to lend support for a cause that has touched a worldwide audience. This event was made possible through the all-volunteer efforts of amazing artists to send a message of support, help, and hope to those in need. Through our collective efforts, in conjunction with those already assisting in the recovery in Nepal, we were able to aid earthquake survivors and support the rebuilding of resilient communities that can better withstand such devastating events.
“Nepal is a beautiful country so rich in culture, it’s hard to sit back and watch the daily struggle in the wake of these powerful earthquakes without wanting to help. By bringing our community together through the arts, we are offering the Nepalese communities the help they so desperately need,” added Lloyd Knight, Artistic Director of Dance for Nepal.
The event, featured in the New York Times, saw performances from some of the New York dance community’s best brightest performers, including Carrie Ellmore-Tallitsch and Lloyd Knight of the Martha Graham Dance Company, Eran Bugge, Michelle Fleet, Laura Halzack, Francisco Graciano, Parisa Khobdeh, Robert Kleinendorst, George Smallwood and Jamie Rae Walker of Paul Taylor’s American Dance Company; Jere Hunt and Michael Spencer Phillips of RIOLT Dance New York, among many others. It also featured the world premiere of renowned choreographer Josh Beamish’s latest work, created especially for the concert. It was produced by Simona Ferrara and Faye Rosenbaum, led by Artistic Director Lloyd Knight, and in partnership with Chloe Demrovsky.
The event raised $21,000 to assist in the long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts of the people of Nepal.
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