"Compelling - Imaginative - a Pure Delight"
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Hailed as "compelling," "imaginative," and "pure delight", Neville Dance Theatre brings diverse dance elements into theatrical, innovative works that erupt into colorful tapestries of movement. Exploring our shared world and the vastness of the human spirit, our vibrant company enlists the limitlessness of dance as a means of international expression and communication, as we celebrate both the similarities and differences of our universal shared humanity.
Founded in 2005 by Brenda R. Neville as a means of opening cross-cultural dialogues between differing dance genres and nationalities, Neville Dance Theatre fosters an artistic exchange of styles, outlooks, and attitudes, instilling an appreciation for the beauty, value, and significance of dance as a living art form for today and generations to come. Through contemporary creations to full length ballets and collaborations, our vibrant Manhattan company performs in concerts, festival performances, and touring engagements in the New York City area and around the country for all audiences and ages. |
Founder and Artistic Director
Brenda R. Neville
MAIN ARTIST ROSTER
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ARTISTIC & ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
GUEST CHOREOGRAPHERS
Chance-to-Choreograph Program Selectees
Our Chance-to-Choreograph program offers choreographers an opportunity to work with our company dancers,
create new works, and have them presented during one of our season or bookings.
For inquires or consideration email us at [email protected]
create new works, and have them presented during one of our season or bookings.
For inquires or consideration email us at [email protected]
StaffBrenda R. Neville
Founder, Director, Choreographer Israel Harris Media Manager Company Photographer Open Position Booking Coordinator Makenna Finch Alex Romania Videographers Andrew Mauney Photographer Laura Dearman Lauren Settembrino John Raffles Durbin Karen Lacy Répétiteurs Angela Friedman Costume Designers |
Board of DirectorsSusie Ellis
Chair/President Brenda R. Neville Co-Chair Brandon Cotton Treasurer Karen Lacy Secretary Past InternsRachel Halmrast (2023)
Booking Coordinator Alexis 'Lexi' Arthur (2022) Administration & Assistant to the Artistic Director Jasmine Duru Promotions & Production |
Advisory CommitteeLori Phillips Baylon Opera Singer & College Professor Judith Bradshaw Actress and Director Brandon Cotton Barclay's Account Manager, Williams Lea Susie Ellis CEO Windsor Healing Photographer Jet Kaehn Executive Associate and Musician Karen Lacy Performer, Choreographer Teaching Artist - ABT Senior Fitter - Gaynor Minden Greg Miller Executive Director - Dance Parade NYC |
Honorary Advisory BoardAllison Jay-Baber
Performer, Teacher Willy Chen Founder - Happy Arts & Science Center Sr. Assoc. - GSB Podium Advisors Marla A. Hirokawa Founder, Director, Choreographer Covenant Ballet Theatre of Brooklyn Ellen Young Founder, Richards Interior Design Emma Rishel Development Coordinator, Database & Operations - School of American Ballet DJ McDonald NYC dance producer, curator, activist |
Chance-to-Dance Program Performers
Our Chance To Dance program provides Visa-holding dancers and community dance students ages 7-17 trainee and performance opportunities with our company. Selectees are generally chosen via public auditions and go on to rehearse alongside our company dancers and perform onstage in our productions.
Participants have gone on to perform on Broadway in The Lion King and with companies including Dance Theater of Harlem, LA Ballet and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, to name a few.
For inquires or consideration email us at [email protected]rg
Adults
Jose Givaudan (2022)
Mari Takayama (2022)
Agustin Gomes (2021)
Izabela Fortes (2021)
Miho Sawayanagi (2009)
Will Chen (2008-2009)
Juilliard, New York University, PMT Studio
Anton David Leon (2008-2009)
PMT Studio
Sara Martinez (2008)
LaGuardia High School, Covenant Ballet Theatre of Brooklyn, Ballet Academy East
Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre, Naganuma 2
Jose Givaudan (2022)
Mari Takayama (2022)
Agustin Gomes (2021)
Izabela Fortes (2021)
Miho Sawayanagi (2009)
Will Chen (2008-2009)
Juilliard, New York University, PMT Studio
Anton David Leon (2008-2009)
PMT Studio
Sara Martinez (2008)
LaGuardia High School, Covenant Ballet Theatre of Brooklyn, Ballet Academy East
Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre, Naganuma 2
Children
Gabrielle Ayoub (2009)
Covenant Ballet Theatre of Brooklyn
Khail Toi Bryant (2009)
The Lion King (Broadway), The Perfect Holiday (film), The Ailey School, Nick at Night
Alexis Donovan (2009)
The Ailey School
Ariana Gibb (2008)
Carousel Dance Theatre, Fargo-Moorhead Ballet, A Christmas Carol (national tour)
Kristen Ivy Haynes (2009)
The Ailey School, HB Studios (acting), Sesame Street “Elmo’s World”
Chantale Hosein (2008)
The Ailey School, Goldstar Management (acting)
Kerry Ann Jensen (2009)
Inishfree School of Irish Dance (champion Irish step dancer)
Asia Jinks (2008)
Devore Dance Center, Five Star Academy
Miriam Kominsky (2007-2009)
Covenant Ballet Theatre of Brooklyn
Ally Moreno (2008)
The Ailey School, Shakespeare plays (various)
Xenia Nelson (2008)
The Ailey School, Ballet Tech, Long Island Gymnastics Academy, Colorado State Games
Camille Marie O’Keefe (2009)
The Ailey School
Armani Parker (2008)
Nustars, Modeling
Chelsea Patten (2009)
The Ailey School
Belu-Olisa Sarkissian (2008)
Rod Rogers Contemporary Dance Company
Katya Shykind (2009)
The Ailey School
Eden Sanaa Duncan-Smith (2008)
American Ballet Theatre, Dance Theatre of Harlem
Sierra Sutton (2009)
The Ailey School, Harlem School of the Arts
Nyla Thompson (2008-2009)
The Ailey School, Harlem School of the Arts, The Bridge Ensemble Theatre Group
Livia Vega Velez (2008)
Bronx Dance Academy, THe Young Dance Makers Company
Misia Vessio (2008)
The Ailey School, Shotokan Karate
Kirsten Webb (2008)
The Ailey School, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Broadway Dance Center
KeyAna Williams (2008)
The Ailey School, Ballet Tech, Broadway Dance Center
Gabrielle Ayoub (2009)
Covenant Ballet Theatre of Brooklyn
Khail Toi Bryant (2009)
The Lion King (Broadway), The Perfect Holiday (film), The Ailey School, Nick at Night
Alexis Donovan (2009)
The Ailey School
Ariana Gibb (2008)
Carousel Dance Theatre, Fargo-Moorhead Ballet, A Christmas Carol (national tour)
Kristen Ivy Haynes (2009)
The Ailey School, HB Studios (acting), Sesame Street “Elmo’s World”
Chantale Hosein (2008)
The Ailey School, Goldstar Management (acting)
Kerry Ann Jensen (2009)
Inishfree School of Irish Dance (champion Irish step dancer)
Asia Jinks (2008)
Devore Dance Center, Five Star Academy
Miriam Kominsky (2007-2009)
Covenant Ballet Theatre of Brooklyn
Ally Moreno (2008)
The Ailey School, Shakespeare plays (various)
Xenia Nelson (2008)
The Ailey School, Ballet Tech, Long Island Gymnastics Academy, Colorado State Games
Camille Marie O’Keefe (2009)
The Ailey School
Armani Parker (2008)
Nustars, Modeling
Chelsea Patten (2009)
The Ailey School
Belu-Olisa Sarkissian (2008)
Rod Rogers Contemporary Dance Company
Katya Shykind (2009)
The Ailey School
Eden Sanaa Duncan-Smith (2008)
American Ballet Theatre, Dance Theatre of Harlem
Sierra Sutton (2009)
The Ailey School, Harlem School of the Arts
Nyla Thompson (2008-2009)
The Ailey School, Harlem School of the Arts, The Bridge Ensemble Theatre Group
Livia Vega Velez (2008)
Bronx Dance Academy, THe Young Dance Makers Company
Misia Vessio (2008)
The Ailey School, Shotokan Karate
Kirsten Webb (2008)
The Ailey School, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Broadway Dance Center
KeyAna Williams (2008)
The Ailey School, Ballet Tech, Broadway Dance Center