Organizations Filed Purposes:
To create an evocative body of work that investigates the complex interrelation of personal identity and community, particularly among those largely under served by contemporary dance.Kyle Abraham/Abraham in Motion, Inc. cultivates impassioned dialogue not only through the singular artistic work the company produces, but also through inventive community programs that includes workshops, school performances, community discussions, and ongoing dialogues. At the heart of this work is a deeply held, organization-wide commitment to community that is manifest in every artistic work an activity of the company-programmatic, administrative, artistic, and educational.
In 2019, A.I.M performed for over 16,000 audience members in the U.S. and abroad. The company had three world premieres: Cocoon and Studies on a Farewell, both by Kyle Abraham and Big Rings by Keerati Jinakunwiphat, emerging choreographer and A.I.M company dancer. In addition, Solo Olos by seminal choreographer Trisha Brown was added to the repertory. These four works premiered on a well-received and nearly sold-out mixed repertory program at The Joyce Theater in New York City October 15-20 for 7 performances. In the spring, A.I.M performed its 2011 evening-length work, Live! The Realest MC at the NYU Skirball Center April 4-6, gave performances as part of Victory Dance at the New Victory Theater July 24-26 and as Artists in Residence with Lincoln Center Education November 4-7. Abraham and A.I.M dancers also participated in the Night of 100 Solos to celebrate the centennial of choreographer Merce Cunningham. In addition to these NYC engagements, A.I.M gave 30 performances nationally and abroad, including A.I.Ms first participation in three international festivals: International Dance Festival Italica in Seville, Spain; Colours International Dance Festival in Stuttgart, Germany; and Grec Festival Barcelona in Spain. Beyond its tour activities, A.I.M continued to develop a new evening-length work in rehearsals in New York City, at residencies with the August Wilson Center in Pittsburgh, PA and the National Center for Choreography in Akron, OH, and a production residency and avant-premiere at SUNY Purchase in Purchase, NY in December. A.I.M also continued its regular and robust outreach and engagement activities in residencies and on tour. In total, A.I.M gave over 60 master classes, workshops, lecture/demonstrations, and other community engagement activities, which served more than 2,600 students and community members.Finally, A.I.M maintained its commitment to providing a 52-week annual salary and health benefits to its company of full-time dancers while also building the organizational infrastructure. In October 2019, Sydnie Liggett joined A.I.M as the new Executive Director and is positioned to lead A.I.M to the next level in its organizational development. In addition, Artistic Director Kyle Abraham was commissioned by Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and Paul Taylor American Modern Dance (PTAMD), becoming the last choreographer personally selected by Paul Taylor before his passing to commission a new work for PTAMD.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Kyle Abraham | Artistic Dir. | 40 | $64,000 |
| Sydnie Liggett | Executive Director | 40 | $20,197 |
| Joe Stackell | Executive Director | 40 | $12,833 |
| Adrienne Edwards | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Julia Strickland | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Gilda Squire | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Stephen Simcock | Chairman | 1 | $0 |
| Eric Shiner | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Carrie Schneider | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Bebe Neuwirth | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Glenn Ligon | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Calkins | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Cheryl Bergenfeld | Director | 1 | $0 |
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