Founded in 2010 by Roberto Villanueva (Executive & Artistic Director), BalaSole Dance Company is a multi-genre, all-inclusive, and educational nonprofit dance organization dedicated to bridging gaps in the field of dance. Officially incorporated in July 2010, BalaSole has presented performances for the public at some of New York City’s most prominent venues, including Baryshnikov Arts Center’s Jerome Robbins Theater, The Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater, Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), New York Live Arts (formerly Dance Theater Workshop), and Tribeca Performing Arts Center. BalaSole was also a former resident dance company of the College of Mount Saint Vincent.
BalaSole is the first and only hybrid dance organization in the U.S.--part professional dance company, part performance showcase--devoted to creating opportunities for underrepresented and overlooked dance artists. The company offers artists artistic freedom, mentorship, and a platform to express their own voices, while encouraging the cross-pollination of dance styles. Through one-on-one consultations, Roberto Villanueva helps artists find a meaningful balance between creativity and accessibility in their work.
Since its founding, BalaSole has produced 20 New York City concert seasons and featured over 210 dance artists, presenting works spanning ballet, modern/contemporary, experimental, postmodern, hip-hop, jazz, musical theater, flamenco, tap, and African dance--reflecting its core mission of inclusion, individuality, and diversity.
The mission of BalaSole Dance Company is to bridge the gaps that exist in the field of dance. BalaSole Dance Company carries out its mission by:
The company was established as a result of the following imbalances, which are contributing to the gaps in the field of concert dance:
The vision of BalaSole Dance Company is to promote a balance in the field of concert dance where:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are critical elements of BalaSole Dance Company's core values. The company;
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