Our annual Finding Compassion choreography festival is happening this Saturday May 9th at Arts on Site!
If you know me you know I wait for this event all year and watching our organization grow reminds me of why art is so important. Come celebrate these people who have worked so hard creating meaningful dance supporting causes affecting their community!! Link is in the bio for tickets!! See you there 😉❤️
Finding Compassion
May 9th | 6:30 & 8:30
Tickets in bio 🎟️
Eva Sulcer presents Cadence of Memory supporting @blackgirlsdance
“A dedication and exploration of the roots of a HBCU band culture mirror the structure, struggle, and strength found within Black families across generations. Through this work I aim to celebrate and highlight the strong community of an HBCU marching band while also honoring my father Michael Sulcer.”
Video Credit: Aubrey Mallioux
Finding Compassion
Arts On Site | May 9th
6:30 & 8:30
Featuring new work by @sloe_n
‘COLLARBONE’ supporting @artstartorg
From the birth of a breath, Taking Time and Space to have a conversation. Breath in time gave sound, and in space movement.
Understanding what they have in common, lingering. Finding their differences, wondering.
Through its symbolism, this piece will explore wordless interactions, for art is an opportunity to understand each other.
Dancers @sloe_n@onlyoxa_@banga_baseckaite
Finding Compassion
May 9 | 6:30 & 8:30
Finding Compassion is a choreography festival centered around philanthropy. Each work presented corresponds with a charity of the choreographers choosing, bringing awareness to a cause they are passionate about. Join us for a night of community and compassion!
Curated by @bellezamitch and @shelby.green
Photo by Cloee Thomas
Evie & Santina for @abronsartcenter
May 9 | 6:30 & 8:30
We would like to support the Abrons Arts Center, located on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Abrons has largely supported our process as the primary space we rehearse in, accessible to us through affordable subsidized rental rates. Abrons supports artists of diverse cultural backgrounds at all career stages, through all stages of creating work. This support comes in the form of rehearsal space, residencies, performance venue, and gallery exhibitions. Abrons Arts Center is a vital arts institution that deserves our support to ensure that they can continue to provide artists with the tools they need to succeed.
Solenn for @artstartorg
May 9 | 6:30 & 8:30
It means a lot to me to support an organization that invests in young artists. Art Start creates an open-door environment that invites voices to speak for themselves in any form; they understand how art can be a means to express what words can’t. Life brings you experiences, and while we do our best to understand and heal when it’s necessary, creativity can be a companion along the way.
Monique for @asiyahwomenscenter
May 9 | 6:30 & 8:30
I chose Asiyah Women Center, a center for BIPOC women who experience domestic violence. As a survivor of domestic violence, I admire the work Asiyah does to uplift and support women through mental health and housing services. The center advocates for women safety through community engagement that brings awareness to BIPOC and Muslim communities.
Eva dancing for @blackgirlsdance
May 9 | 6:30 & 8:30
Black Girls Dance is a powerful organization dedicated to uplifting and supporting young Black girls in the dance community by providing scholarships, mentorship, and access to training opportunities. As a dancer myself, it means so much to see a space that prioritizes representation, equity, and celebration of Black artists. It represents opportunity, visibility, and the reminder that every young dancer deserves to feel seen, supported, and valued.
KTCO supporting @trevorproject
May 9 | 6:30 & 8:30
As a company rooted in queer identity and community, we are dedicated to amplifying intersectional identities and spreading awareness to the difficulties we experience. We are excited to be donating to “The Trevor Project” through Finding Compassion; donations will go towards supporting the mental health of LGBTQ+ youth communities.
The work we are premiering is rooted in longing and grieving; feelings that are unfortunately, well known in the queer community. Through this work, we hope to offer solace and comfort along the grief spectrum.
My charity of choice is the National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City. As someone who has lived with mental illness since I was young, I want to use this platform to uplift an organization working to support and advocate for a better mental health system. Receiving care for my mental health has played a major role in helping me grow and succeed. NAMI NYC works to make these resources accessible and de-stigmatize mental illness.
