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McKoy Dance Project || MDP

 
McKoy Dance Project

Mission Statement

To mirror the experiences we live through today, MDP’s mission is to empower one another and marginalized communities by blending authentic stories, arts programming, and accessible events to strengthen community relationships and support systems. It is important to us that we foster connection and healing by diving head-first into works that are sensitive and conscious of the inequities and trauma built into our society.

Program Statement

By cultivating a diverse and secure environment for artists of all backgrounds, and innovating opportunities for all people to be mirrored and engaged through the arts, MDP successfully creates valuable discourse and collaboration between influential community groups. The artists and staff members of MDP are charged as community leaders that lead in social education and influence through performances and personal exchanges. 

 

Opportunities

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Apply to be a Collective Voices Choreographer

This year, McKoy Dance Project (MDP) is looking to present 4 choreographers or companies during Collective Voices Dance Festival. McKoy Dance Project (MDP) expanded its programs in 2024 to include MDP | Presents: Collective Voices. Across two days, MDP presents several new ballets next to the diverse and talented voices of today. The Collective Voices Dance Festival provides a platform for 5+ choreographers…

 
MDP is hiring!

Part-Time Marketing Associate

JOB DESCRIPTION The role of Marketing Associate supports and collaborates with MDP Director & Development Associate to expand the company’s reach by increasing its audience and community engagement through digital platforms (social media, newsletter, and programming). Ideal candidates have social media marketing experience, a desire to create digital content and maintain an active online presence…

 
We are hiring!

Seeking a Part-Time Rehearsal Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION This person will join the Artistic Team of McKoy Dance Project || MDP to ensure that MDP’s repertoire is well rehearsed while ensuring the dancers of MDP feel supported in the studio with the coaching needed to excel artistically. The role of Rehearsal Assistant is responsible for assisting the Artistic Director and MDP’s choreographers during the process of creating and restaging…

 
MDP + YOU Black Dance Series

MDP + YOU: BLACK DANCE SERIES FREE CLASSES

McKoy Dance Project celebrates and shares the rich history of Black traditions in dance. Providing free public classes centered around dance styles that are rooted in Black History, MDP provides an overview of Black Dance and fosters discussion around the legacy and lineage from a few dance techniques practiced widely today.  This program increases access to dance for the community while also educating…

 

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