About the Company

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

operating with integrity throughout all aspects of the organization

People

Staff

Kyle Abraham, Artistic Director
Emily Waters, Executive Director
Jessica Tong, Rehearsal Director
Vernon Scott, Producing Director
Anne Dechêne, General Manager
Meredith Belis, Production Stage Manager
Matthew Baker, Artistic Engagement Manager
Dan Stearns, Lighting Supervisor
Alexander Diaz, Marketing Manager
Chris Constable, Press Agent
Lesedi Ntsele Stofsky, Director of Development
Danielle LeBron, Development Associate
Lucy Mallett, Financial Services

A.I.M Board

Kyle Abraham
Suzanne Hall (chair)
Cheryl Bergenfeld
Adrienne Edwards
Karen Hogan
Mark A. Leavitt
Glenn Ligon
Jennifer Mandelson
Wendy McCain
Gary Mezzatesta
Bebe Neuwirth
Carrie Schneider
Stephen Simcock
Gilda Squire
Julia Strickland
Mickalene Thomas

Intensives

Intensives

We’re returning to LA for our annual Winter Intensive, again this yearat Glorya Kaufman International Dance Center. Join us December 15-19, 2025 for a week of technique classes, creative process, professional development, and more!

Our Winter Intensive will be free to all participants to ensure accessibility for our community (housing and travel are not provided). Participants all selected by application, capacity is limited. Recommended for aspiring and professional dancers ages 18 and over.

December 15-19, 2025

Location

Glorya Kaufman International Dance Center

849 W. 34th Street, KDC 203

Los Angeles, CA 90089-3521

APPLY TODAY!

The application, which includes submitting a short movement sample and personal artistic statement, is open now through Friday, October 31st at 11pm ET. The movement sample should be no longer than 60 seconds in length, unedited, of yourself with no other dancers pictured. The movement should be your own choreography, or an improvisation. The video should not be a dance reel. Video samples should be material you feel best showcases your artistry as a dancer.

Participant capacity is limited and we are only accepting responses for a limited time, so be sure to send yours in! All applicants will be notified of their acceptance via email by the week of November 10th.

Please contact education@aimbykyleabraham.org with any questions.

Contact

For domestic and international booking information, contact:
Kyle Abraham
10 Lafayette Ave, suite 4,
Brooklyn, NY 11217
kyle@aimbykyleabraham.org

For general inquiries, please email info@aimbykyleabraham.org or call 914 996 7444.

For audition inquiries, please send a resume, a photo and a short video of yourself to matthew@aimbykyleabraham.org.

For questions about volunteer opportunities or creative partnerships, please contact info@aimbykyleabraham.org or 212 691 6500 ext. 311.


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