The History
From its earliest recognition on the world stage in 1982 as “best company” at the International Dance Festival of Paris, the company has succeeded for three decades. The work of Elisa Monte, a former principal dancer with Martha Graham Dance Company, Lar Lubovitch and Pilobolus, is widely recognized for its highly athletic and sensual style, as well as its technical and physical acuity, exploring a multitude of topics and themes. Monte has created over 45 works in her years as a choreographer. These works have been performed by Elisa Monte Dance and other notable dance companies including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Boston Ballet,San Francisco Ballet, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, Ballet Gulbenkian of Portugal, Teatro alla Scala Ballet, Philadanco, Dallas Black Dance Theater,North Carolina Dance Theater, the Batsheva Dance Company of Israel, and the PACT Contemporary Dance Company of South Africa.
The Vision
A singular artistic vision combines with vigorous athleticism in the works of Elisa Monte Dance. At once true to its own distinctive style and eager to encompass diverse cultural influences, Monte’s choreography takes a global view of movement that puts the world of dance within her audience’s grasp. Her dancers rise to the creative challenge in an ecstatic display of physical prowess that gives life to an intense array of emotions.
Outreach
Elisa Monte Dance feels arts education is an important part of each artist’s job. Over the years, Elisa Monte Dance has taken a practical and integral approach to this duty, regularly teaching workshops and master classes, as well as conducting lecture demonstrations and open rehearsals. These and other educational activities – specifically tailored to the institution and the broader community being served – are offered in conjunction with company performances at venues throughout the United States and the world.
Join us for our 32nd Anniversary Season
April 11-13 | Gala April 12
We hope you can join us for our 32nd Anniversary Season performances Thursday April 11th through Saturday April 13th at the Ailey Citigroup Theater. The program has past repertory including Run to the Rock, Volkmann Suite (excerpt), and Unstable Ground. We will also present three premieres; Portals & Passage Ways by Joe Celej, Identity by Tiffany Rea-Fisher, and Terra Firma by Elisa Monte. The Annual EMD Gala will be held on Friday April 12th and will include a special performance lineup, followed by dinner and reception at Le Parker Meridien. 
Thur April 11th – 8:00pm Performance
Fri April 12th – 7:00pm Gala Performance
Sat April 13th – 3:00pm & 8:00pm Performances
Check out EMD’s 2013 Promotional Video. Elisa Monte Dance is represented by Joanne Rile Artists Management.
To request a press kit or receive more information, contact our office at: 212-868-4488 or email us at: info@elisamontedance.org
