About The Company
The mission of A.I.M by Kyle Abraham is to create a body of dance-based work that is galvanized by Black culture and history and features the rich tapestry of Black and Queer stories. The work, informed by and made in conjunction with artists across a range of disciplines, entwines a sensual and provocative vocabulary with a strong emphasis on music, text, video, and visual art. While grounded in choreographer Kyle Abraham’s artistic vision, A.I.M draws inspiration from a multitude of sources and movement styles.
“As an artist born in the late 1970s, I’ve experienced a change in society that brings me hope. My choreography is a reflection of that hope, but also lives in the reality of my experiences and the cultural work that still needs to be done.” — Kyle Abraham, Artistic Director
CORE VALUES
A.I.M BELIEVES IN
the power of dance as an art form and A.I.M’s distinctive, ardent voice within contemporary dance;
an artistic process informed by robust conversations with people from diverse perspectives;
the pursuit of excellence through ethical leadership and through accountability to each other, the field at large, and the audiences we serve;
supporting and nurturing dancers with living wages, health insurance and career development; and
operating with integrity throughout all aspects of the organization.
Staff
A.I.M Staff
Artistic Director: Kyle Abraham (he/him)
Executive Director: Sydnie Liggett-Dennis (she/her)
Company and Tour Operations
General Manager: Anne Dechene (she/her)
Rehearsal Director: Jessica Tong (she/her)
Artistic Engagement Manager: Matthew Baker (he/him)
Company Manager: Amber Lee Parker (she/her)
Production Stage Manager: Meredith Belis (she/her)
Lighting Supervisor: Dan Stearns (he/him) and Stacey Boggs (she/they)
Development
Director of Development: Vacant
Development Associate: Danielle LeBron (she/her)
Press and Marketing
Marketing Manager: Alexander Diaz (he/they)
Marketing Associate: Catherine Kirk (she/her)
Press Agent: Chris Constable (he/him)
Finance
Financial Services: Lucy Mallett (she/her) and Julia Corrigan (she/her), Arts FMS
A.I.M Board
Kyle Abraham, Stephen Simcock (chair), Cheryl Bergenfeld, Adrienne Edwards, Suzanne Hall, Mark A. Leavitt, Glenn Ligon, Jennifer Mandelson, Bebe Neuwirth, Carrie Schneider, Gilda Squire, Julia Strickland, Mickalene Thomas
For Domestic and International booking information, contact Lotus Arts Management, Sophie Myrtil-McCourty, President, at 72-11 Austin Street, Suite 371, Forest Hills, NY 11375. Tel: 347.721.8724; email: sophie@lotusartsmgmt.com website: www.lotusartsmgmt.com
A.I.M is a proud supporter of Dancers Responding to AIDS, which helps ensure that those most in need receive the care and comfort they would otherwise do without. Founded in 1991 by former Paul Taylor Dance Company members Denise Roberts Hurlin and Hernando Cortez, DRA relies on the extraordinary compassion and efforts of the performing arts community to fund a safety net of social services for those in need. Together, we can make a difference for those less fortunate than us. Donate at www.dradance.org/donate.
A.I.M by Kyle Abraham
PO Box #986
New York City, NY, 10113
Abraham in Motion, Inc.
EIN: 82-4790161