TAKE Dance at Arts On Site NYC

TAKE Dance is back! It has been far too long since we have been able to share an evening of dance with you in our beloved hometown of New York City. This December TAKE Dance is thrilled to produce the world premiere of two original works: “10/18/2022” by Takehiro Ueyama and "A Song to Say Goodbye" a quartet by company member Brynt Beitman.

TAKE Dance dedicates this concert to James Kraft, our former President of the Board who recently passed this past October. Jim was a force. An avid lover of dance, a writer, an intellectual and a loving, kind and generous man. He was with us at the beginning, our driving force to start a company helmed by Take. He understood Take's vision and his sensibility and moved mountains to help us on our journey to becoming TAKE Dance. He continued to be our supporter, our guide and most importantly, our friend throughout our time together. We acknowledge his great devotion to us and present Takehiro Ueyama’s new work, “10/18/2002”, as a gift of gratitude to Jim.

However, we cannot do this alone. To make our artistic vision a reality we need to raise $6500, the majority of which will directly cover the dancer’s rehearsal and performance pay. We depend on your generosity to makes it possible for these performers to showcase their artistry as they transform the choreographer's vision to living work. Other expenses include the rental of the rehearsal spaces, costumes and our outstanding technical crew.

Your tax-deductible donations will not only support the creation of new, groundbreaking work, but will also help ensure all of the artists of TAKE Dance continue to flourish. We understand that times are tough, but one way to cope through the difficult times is through experiencing live art, in person, having a shared experience of truth and hope and beauty. Please join us in this mission to bring dance to the stage. None of this will be possible without the support of donors like you. We thank you for your generosity and hope to see you at the performance in December.

Performance dates

December 16-17, 6:30 & 8:30pm

Tickets available at: https://www.artsonsite.org/tickets

Takehiro Ueyama, Artistic Director/Choreographer

Jill Echo, Associate Director

Dancers: Kristen Bell, Jane Sato, Marie Zvosec, Lynda Senisi, Corinna Lee Nicholson , Brynt Beitman

TAKE Dance is a NYC-based contemporary dance company founded by Artistic Director Takehiro Ueyama. Since its inception in 2005, TAKE Dance has been praised for its exciting athletic movement and unusual sensitivity to create distinctive work that is uniquely “TAKE”. The Company’s mission is to create and stage works that deepen society’s sensitivity and understanding of the human condition. The fusion of Eastern and Western culture is a key element in what makes Take’s work truly one of a kind. By making bold choices in movement, musical selections, and subject matter, TAKE Dance strives not simply to be seen but rather, fully experienced. Take utilizes action to inspire action: the works created and performed by the Company are based on socially relevant issues and seek to make a positive impact on society. TAKE Dance seeks to use the human body to its fullest capacity, smashing the barriers created by language, skin color, gender, or religion. By taking these aforementioned differences that have become so enormously divisive and linking them, Take’s work speaks to a wide range of audience members and demonstrates that despite the variation that exists between us, we are all ultimately connected to one another.