Studio Scrapbook

On January 29 & 30th 2010, our dancers and guest artists dazzled in "Pushing Limits" at the famed Merce Cunningham Studios in NYC.  Below are photos that give a taste of the work.  Photo credit: Pam Sandler

"Pushing Limits"- Merce Cunningham Studios

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

   Our production of "The Nutcracker- Once Upon a Time" was again a huge success.  All the dancers, teachers, and volunteers came together to help raise money almost $3000.00 to go towards the ongoing efforts of Dance Innovations Performance Foundation and the Kids for Kids Fine Arts Scholarships. Photo credit: Tom Salvas

On Sunday November 1st, 2009, our dancers auditioned for America's Got Talent at the Jacob Javit's Center in New York City. They made it through two rounds of audition and are awaiting to hear their fate. We were so proud of their professionalism, dedication, and endurance of a very long day. Stay tuned for more information. You girls did GREAT!

We are excited to announce that DI alumni, STACY SOROCZYNSKI, performed in Bryant Park in New York City with the dance company, RIOULT on October 5th. Stacy has been with the company sinnce 2002 and continues to dance and participate in the companies outreach programs. Please support her and her dancing ventures. www.rioult.org

ANASTASIA SOROCZYNSKI (Dancer) was born and raised in New Jersey. In 2002, she graduated with a BFA in dance from SUNY Purchase and has been privileged to work with choreographers such as Donald Byrd, Kevin Wynn, Kazuko Hirabyashi, Ayako Kurakako, Astrid Von Ussar and Tracie Standfield. Anastasia joined RIOULT in 2002 and is proud to be actively involved in team teaching for RIOULT's outreach program Learning Through Movement.

Our students returned from a trip dancing aboard Royal Carribean's "Navigator of the Seas" from 3/2/09-3/9/09.  One of the passenger thought to seek us out regarding the dancer's performances:

Good morning, just wanted to drop you a note we were on the Navigator of the seas this past week and had a chance to see your groups performance twice. We both felt that this was the best entertainment we saw throughout our cruise. The girls were outstanding and we could feel their mood through their dance which is not a easy task to accomplish. I have to say that Dance Innovation was a pleasant surprise and we were the lucky ones to be able to enjoy such a talented group we were awed by the girls grace and movement.- Dale Fishner     

Some pictures from our cruise 2009

 

 

 

 

On February 21, 2009, Dance Innovations and the acclaimed Masterworks Chorus collaborated together to present Mid-Winter Songs at the Chatham Middle School.  Below are a few moments captured from the evening: 

 

 

 

 

 

Our dancers recenty participated in Dancer's Responding to Aids "Stars of Tomorrow"  See the following links to check the girls out in action. 

Master Class with Paul Taylor Dancer, Michael Trusnovec www.youtube.com/watch  

Master class with Broadway performer Stephanie Fittro  

Trailer for Dancer's Responding to Aids "Stars of tomorrow"- You might see some familiar faces! www.youtube.com/watch

Plus, check out some backstage photos from our dressing room at Purchase College. 

In our continued efforts to reach out to the community, we recently performed for the residents of Fransiscan Oaks Center.  

        

 

We are looking experienced, energetic teachers. Click here for more information 

We often receive thank you letters after our benefit performances. Please click on the links below to see some examples:

May 9, 2008: Veteran Theodore Sulkowski

May 29, 2008: DIPF Recipient Letter

June 11th, 2007: Creative Heartwork (.pdf file, 95kb )

May 22nd, 2007: Imus Ranch - A Working Cattle Ranch for Kids With Cancer (.pdf file, 83kb)

January 4th, 2007: Matheny Medical and Educational Center letter (.pdf file, 37kb)

December 14th, 2006: Morris County Foster Parents Association (.pdf file, 57kb)

May 18th, 2006: Matheny Medical and Educational Center letter (.pdf file, 65kb)

 

 

 

Join our team!

We are looking for experienced, energetic teachers for the 2008-2009 school year to teach preschool, ballet or jazz.

If interested, please email your resume to diinfo@danceinnovations.org or fax to 973-635-6636 with a cover letter of your teaching interests.