RDJ DANCE

Mission Statement

RON DE JESÚS Dance uses the founder's choreographic vision to reveal the unique language of dance as an essential element in the lives of individuals and their communities. Interactive, participatory workshops and performances are designed to enhance creativity and facilitate dialogue within and across cultures. The company's contemporary work is driven by the belief that what and how we dance affects the way we see, think and act.



Board of Directors

Executive Committee:

Michael Anderson, President
Gregory Day, Treasurer
Kimberly Pittman-Chen, Secretary

Board Members:

Sarita Smith Childs
Ron De Jesus, Founder-Artistic Director
Maureen Mizwicki
Ronnie Plasters
David Ratowitz
Paul Sloan
Marc Woodcock

ABOUT RDJ DANCE

RDJ Dance is a not-for-profit contemporary professional dance company.
It is a company of 8 unique professional dancers that maintains a repertory spanning avant-garde to contempoary styles.
Through our repertory we will celebrate the present, honor the past, and showcase the future of dance.
RDJ Dance is committed to reaching and building a fresh new contemporary audience by performing innovative, dynamic, and multi-sensory American dances.



VISION

*Nuture the creative development and facilitate the choreographic expression of Ron De Jesus

*Enrich the lives of both the dance and the greater community by perpetuating the democratic spirit of the American Dance Movement

*Foster the art of dance to the highest quality through education, workshops, mentorship, investment, research, and advocacy

*Collaborate with and commission original work from Amercian and International composers and designers

*Dedicated to inspiring and growing audiences for dance


CONTRIBUTIONS

Contributions can be made to Ron De Jesus Dance by mailing checks to Ron De Jesus Dance
5228 W Berenice Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

All contributions are tax deductable and greatly appreicated.