One of New England’s most loved and longest standing modern repertory dance companies is bringing a fresh new festival to town; the inaugural Northeast Choreographers Festival (NECF), presented by Fusionworks Dance Company will set Providence ablaze with a live arts experience to be enjoyed by dance artists and public audiences alike.

Watch our promo video here!

ABOUT NECF:

NECF 2016 will highlight the original works of some of the country's most innovative dance makers. A select handful of modern dance choreographers, chosen from over 50 applicants nationwide, will be setting their choreography on Fusionworks dancers during several week-long residencies this summer. This work will then be presented in a public performance on Saturday, November 5th at 8pm at the McVinney Auditorium in Providence, RI. Also included in the festival will be an educational concert on November 4th for over 650 students from schools from throughout RI, as well as an exciting array of master classes open to the community, which will be held at various locations from June to November.

This Year's NECF Choreographers:

Lane Gifford Gierre Godley Jenny Gerena Winnie Berger

Jessica Pearson Annamaura Deb Meunier
Silverblatt

In February, we ran a Kickstarter campaign to fund NECF 2016 and it was a huge success! Click here to check out the campaign video and read more about NECF and this year's choreographers.

NECF is Fusionworks Dance Company’s largest endeavor to date. In presenting this festival, Fusionworks aims to connect Rhode Island with what is happening right now in modern dance around the country; to further the arts in RI communities; to give emerging choreographers nationwide an opportunity to showcase their work; and to enhance the public’s understanding and appreciation of modern dance.

Festival Schedule

Master Classes:

• Thursday, June 23:
  Inter./Adv. Contemporary w/Winnie Berger
  11am-12:30pm at Fusionworks Dance Academy

• Thursday, August 4:
  Intermediate Modern w/Jenny Gerena
  1-2:30pm at Fusionworks Dance Academy

• Monday, August 15:
  Intermediate/Advanced Modern Technique w/Gierre Godley
  1-2:30pm at Fusionworks Dance Academy

• Thursday, August 25:
  Intermediate/Advanced Modern w/Lane Gifford
  1-2:30pm at Fusionworks Dance Academy

• Friday, September 9:
  Intermediate Modern w/Jessica Pearson
  6-7:15pm at Fusionworks Dance Academy

• Thursday, November 3:
  Advanced Modern Technique w/Gierre Godley
  3:30-5:30pm at Roger Williams Dance Studio

• Friday, November 4:
  Intermediate/Advanced Modern Technique w/Gierre Godley
  5-7pm at Brown University Ashamu Dance Studio

• Saturday, November 5:
  Intermediate/Advanced Contemporary w/Winnie Berger
  1-2:30pm at Providence College Dance Studio

Performances:

• FIRST LOOK at WaterFire Providence
  Saturday, September 24, 8:15pm
  Fusionworks Dance Company welcomes you to a free First Look of NECF 2016. Enjoy excerpts from the country's most innovative dance makers during Waterfire's full lighting on Saturday, Sept 24th, beginning at 8:15pm at the Basin Stage.
  

• Educational Concert (invitation only)
  Friday, November 4, 1:00pm
  McVinney Auditorium, Providence
  As part of our ongoing commitment to positively impacting Rhode Island’s youth, Fusionworks will be performing for over 650 students from schools throughout RI in an invitation-only Edcuational Concert on November 4th.
  

• Public Performance
  Saturday, November 5, 8:00pm
  McVinney Auditorium, Providence
  This year's NECF choreographers have been restaging their movement on Fusionworks Dance Company this summer. Their final work will be premiered in the biggest event of NECF 2016. Get your tickets to the NECF Public Performance at https://necf2016.eventbrite.com.

*Plenty of free parking available at all classes and performances!

This event is sponsored by:

About Fusionworks Dance Company:

Fusionworks Dance Company is a nonprofit organization (501c3) founded in 1987 by Artistic Director Deb Meunier. Through unwavering commitment to the power of movement, the company has become an iconic symbol of art, culture and innovation. Fusionworks is known for their high quality modern dance performances, as well as for their educational outreach programs, community involvement, and their commitment to nurturing the next generation of dance artists. Visit us at http://www.fusionworksdance.org.