This Giving Tuesday, support our dancers

This Giving Tuesday, your $50 donation unlocks exclusive access to our Dance Film Library for at-home viewing. The funds raised directly support the salaries of our dancers. 

We believe art shouldn’t be confined to the stage—or the season and are dedicated to making extraordinary experiences in contemporary ballet. Most of our dancers work with major ballet companies, offering only 34-36 weeks of work. By hiring them, we keep them dancing, working beyond their contracts at what they love while performing alongside our musicians- an opportunity they rarely get. 

These beautiful films were created with the help of our dancers-turned-filmmakers. Some dancers in these films have since retired, making this viewing experience unique—a tribute to their legacy and a testament to their artistry. Together, we ensure that their artistry continues to thrive, even when their regular season ends.

Your Gift, Your Impact

With every $50 donation gain entry to our Dance Film Library: A Single Light, Berceuse, Exit Wounds, and Dwellings

Want to make an even more significant impact with a larger gift? Become a Dancer sponsor at $750. As an Artist Sponsor, you’ll receive exclusive invitations to events that offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the inner workings of Chamber Dance Project. See full benefits here

The films

A SINGLE LIGHT

Concept, Choreography and Direction:
Diane Coburn Bruning

Music:
James Bigbee Garver (commissioned)

Video Direction:
David Hamlin

Editing:
Salvatore Vecchio

Dancers:
Davit Hovhannisyan, Christian Denice, Julia Erickson, Austin Powers, Grace-Anne Powers, Luz San Miguel, Cooper Verona

This film was shot by the dancers in their homes in July 2020 with additional camera work by Leiland Charles, Aaron Ingley and Rachel Malehorn.

Running Time: 13 minutes

BERCEUSE

Choreography:
Diane Coburn Bruning

Music:
Benjamin Godard

Camera and Editing:
Rachel Malehorn

Wardrobe:
Bekah Nettekoven Tello

Dancers:
Luz San Miguel and Davit Hovhannisyan

This film was shot in the atrium of the Milwaukee Art Museum in July 2020.

Running Time: 8 minutes

Dwellings (2021)

Choreography:
Christian Denice

Music:
Stephan Thelen, Aftab Darvishi, Philip Glass

Costumes:
Bekah Nettekoven Tello

Dancers:
3 women, 3 men

This was created over zoom by Christine Denice then filmed on a Washington rooftop

Exit Wounds

Choreography and Direction:
Diane Coburn Bruning

Music:
Benjamin Britten

Camera:
Sheila Smith and Nate Clapp

Editing:
Virginia Quesada and Bob Korn

Wardrobe:
Monica Leland

Dancers:
Andile Ndlovu and Luis Torres

This film was shot at BalletNova Center for Dance in Falls Church, Virginia in October 2015.

Running Time: 8 minute

Donations for the dancers can be made from Thursday, November 21 until December 18. The films will be available until midnight on Friday, December 20, 2024. These films are the exclusive property of Chamber Dance Project and are provided for personal viewing only. Downloading, sharing, or distributing these films is strictly prohibited.