photo- Hugh Burckhardt
EAST VILLAGE DANCE PROJECT (EVDP), based in New York City, was founded in 1997 as a dance development program for youth age 4-adult, under the artistic direction of Martha Tornay. EVDP offers classes in ballet, pointe, modern, improvisation and beginning choreography. EVDP performs annually in New York and has been at La MaMa Moves! for three seasons. The program has been recognized for its innovative approach to dance and education, and for offering pre-professional classes to all, regardless of social or economic situation. EVDP Students have also performed at Pace University, NYU Skirball Center, Abrons Arts Center, Vanaver Caravan Dance Festival, with Keigwin + Company, and at Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors. Past guest choreographers have included Dante Brown, Amanda Loulaki, Nicole Wolcott, Ellen Cornfield and Molly Lieber. In January 2011, EVDP and GOH Productions opened Avenue C Studio.
At EVDP our mission is to provide dance classes to all, regardless of financial situation. We are thrilled to be able to offer options to help maintain affordable dance education to all. No one is turned away due to lack of funds.
The Charlotte Ruby Cantor Scholarship Program is suited for individuals and families who are unable to pay full price for dance classes. Find out more about these programs through our registration process.
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Donors and Supporters
Private Donors, Don Trammel, Edelman Sultan Knox Wood Architects, Harlequin Dance Floors and HBrickman & Sons Hardware.
"This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and Councilperson Rosie Mendez."
East Village Dance Project
Martha Tornay Artistic Director, Chris Tornay Co-Founder, Victoria Roberts-Wierzbowski Assistant Artistic Director
Advisory Board
Bonnie Stein, Carey Barclay, Christina Licata, Randi Halpern, Susan Roecker, Lucas Rollins-Page