The company was founded in 1982 by a collective of choreographers who sought a forum for their work and who believed collaboration and a supportive environment enhance the creative process. For 39 years, Island Moving Company (IMC) has served as a cultural attraction, creative catalyst and educational resource for residents of Newport County, and accessible to all Rhode Islanders.
IMC regularly collaborates with Newport's non-profit community, crafting mutually beneficial partnerships and reimaging experiences that stretch audiences' imaginations for what a theatre experience could be. These partnerships have been the basis of the Company's signature of collaboration and have elevated Newport's identity as an important cultural community.
In 2002, in celebration of our 20th season, we mounted the first site-specific dance festival, Open for Dancing, which is now presented biennially and uses Newport's stunning landscapes and structures as venues for original dances; performers include renowned guest artists AND members of the community, including non-dancers!
IMC regularly collaborates with Newport's non-profit community, crafting mutually beneficial partnerships and reimaging experiences that stretch audiences' imaginations for what a theatre experience could be. These partnerships have been the basis of the Company's signature of collaboration and have elevated Newport's identity as an important cultural community.
In 2002, in celebration of our 20th season, we mounted the first site-specific dance festival, Open for Dancing, which is now presented biennially and uses Newport's stunning landscapes and structures as venues for original dances; performers include renowned guest artists AND members of the community, including non-dancers!
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Each evening performance will feature a unique lineup of dances drawn on the talent, artistry, and unique styles of the festival's five visiting dance companies, and Newport's resident Island Moving Company.
Headlining the festival is Malashock Dance based out of San Diego, CA will present work by founder John Malashock.
Additional dance companies in the 2021 festival include Thomas/Ortiz, Boston Dance Theater, Khambatta Dance, East Coast Contemporary Ballet, and Revolve Dance of Providence.
Island Moving Co.'s Great Friends Touring Project is designed to bring IMC to new audiences and to bring new audiences to dance.
Headlining the festival is Malashock Dance based out of San Diego, CA will present work by founder John Malashock.
Additional dance companies in the 2021 festival include Thomas/Ortiz, Boston Dance Theater, Khambatta Dance, East Coast Contemporary Ballet, and Revolve Dance of Providence.
Island Moving Co.'s Great Friends Touring Project is designed to bring IMC to new audiences and to bring new audiences to dance.
Seating for this event is physically distanced and the event adheres to all CDC & RI department of health guidelines and safety protocols-including the use of face masks by all attendees.
All patrons will be screened according to CDC & RI department of health guidelines before being granted entry.
All guests in attendance will be required to wear face masks upon entry the event and throughout the performance.
Patrons purchasing multiple tickets may be seated together as a group - please have all of your group present upon entry.
All patrons will be screened according to CDC & RI department of health guidelines before being granted entry.
All guests in attendance will be required to wear face masks upon entry the event and throughout the performance.
Patrons purchasing multiple tickets may be seated together as a group - please have all of your group present upon entry.
This short feature film shares a visually and kinetic allegory of individual clans in isolation who journey to discover their paths to a place of unity.
Inspired by a poem by Patience Strong (provided below), this latest work shares a visually rich and kinetic allegory of individual clans in isolation who journey to discover their paths to a place of unity.
The film was shot this summer at locations across Newport, Jamestown and Little Compton featuring much of Rhode Island's natural beauty and historic landmarks in an original, captivating and lush cinematic short.
Inspired by a poem by Patience Strong (provided below), this latest work shares a visually rich and kinetic allegory of individual clans in isolation who journey to discover their paths to a place of unity.
The film was shot this summer at locations across Newport, Jamestown and Little Compton featuring much of Rhode Island's natural beauty and historic landmarks in an original, captivating and lush cinematic short.
IMC-Inside the Work, provides viewers with a closer look at Dance Making seen in "Great Dance in Great Places", as part of IMC's CLIMB THE WALLS & DANCE!
The inaugural edition of IMC: Inside the Work includes four micro-videos entitled "Memory in Movement, " and offers a look into the process of making & learning dance from the dancer's point of view.
Hugin and Munin, From Norse mythology, two ravens who fly across the world, gathering knowledge and wisdom to bring to the god Odin.
The inaugural edition of IMC: Inside the Work includes four micro-videos entitled "Memory in Movement, " and offers a look into the process of making & learning dance from the dancer's point of view.
Hugin and Munin, From Norse mythology, two ravens who fly across the world, gathering knowledge and wisdom to bring to the god Odin.
Island Moving Co. tours two to four weeks every season, bringing original dance and education programs to theaters across the country.
IMC is very proud of our past touring successes and we eagerly look forward to future booking endeavors.
We have traded residency for performances with STAYCEE PEARL dance project, Surfscape Contemporary Dance Theatre, Pasadena Dance Theater, Missouri Contemporary Ballet and Houston Metropolitan Dance Co.
The Touring Project is meant to create new opportunities for touring by small and midsize companies; we have already seen the network grow and have performed in 11 new cities.
IMC is very proud of our past touring successes and we eagerly look forward to future booking endeavors.
We have traded residency for performances with STAYCEE PEARL dance project, Surfscape Contemporary Dance Theatre, Pasadena Dance Theater, Missouri Contemporary Ballet and Houston Metropolitan Dance Co.
The Touring Project is meant to create new opportunities for touring by small and midsize companies; we have already seen the network grow and have performed in 11 new cities.
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