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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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Chamber Dance Project is a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law and most appreciated. Federal Tax ID 13-4109515. Chamber Dance Project is a Resident Company at BalletNova. Chamber Dance Project is supported by The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.
Diane Coburn Bruning, Artistic Director | Sally McLain, Principal Musician
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