Mordine & Company Dance Theatre

Founded in 1969, Mordine & Company Dance Theater is the Midwest's longest-running contemporary dance company. Under the direction of Shirley Mordine, the Company produces works that are rooted in social issues and that combine choreography and theatre with comedy and drama.

With this International Connections Fund award, Mordine's founder, Shirley Mordine, collaborates with two choreographers with roots in India, one an expert in Indian Bharata Natyam, a traditional Indian form, and one who has created his own distinct form of dance that has been influenced by extensive dance training in forms from around the world. With visits to Delhi, India, and Chicago, the three choreographers and members of their companies will investigate the styles and techniques of each company, offer dance workshops and lessons in their respective cities, create a new work together, and present and document (via recording) the work in informal performances at a Chicago venue. This is Mordine & Company’s first International Connections Fund award.

In support of general operations (over three years).

A technical assistance grant to support a five-year strategic planning process.