A New Beginning
Newsletter & Community Updates
A New Era Begins
For the past decade, Sheep Meadow Dance Theatre has brought original dance performances to hundreds of venues, including theaters, art galleries, parks, plazas, and festivals. Along the way, the company has embraced innovative production techniques and digital media, pioneering its acclaimed "Living Dance Film" model during the pandemic. The company has earned grant support from state and local agencies as well as recognition from both audiences and peers.
Collaboration is at the heart of SMDT's creative process. The company has partnered with painters, designers, musicians, composers, and visual artists to push the boundaries between classical ballet and experimental performance. This January's performance of 'KINANCER' exemplified that passion.
Rooted in community engagement, SMDT creates work that explores social issues through compelling storytelling while making high-quality dance accessible to all. A significant portion of the company's programming is offered free of charge, particularly in Queens, ensuring that professional dance remains welcoming and available to diverse audiences.
Going forward, we have a new focus, a new vision, and a new name.
We're excited to share that Queens Ballet Collective is officially a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization.
Being a 501(c) (3) means we are recognized as a charitable organization in New York State dedicated to serving our community through the arts. It also means that donations are tax-deductible, allowing supporters to give back while investing in the future of dance..
This milestone opens the door for us to expand performance opportunities, support our dancers, and provide more robust arts access to our community.
Save the Date: 10th Anniversary Party
Join us for a gathering with artistic director Billy Blanken, company dancers, collaborators, friends, and family! Feel free to stop by at any time. We hope to see you then!
We will be at Anabels Basin from 5-9 on Monday, July 27th.
Upcoming Performances and Events!
July 25th Queensboro Dance Festival at Hunters Point Park South. 630PM FREE
August 15th, QDF Finale, Queens Theatre in the Park. World Debut 'Brahms Piano Quartet.'
September 27th Queens Ballet Collective on tour at the Montclair Dance Festival.
October 17th, 'Works in Progress- A Conversation with the Artists' at Joffrey Dance Center in Long Island City. Come see the debut of a new ballet by AD Billy Blanken to to a score by Dr. Nick Virzi. Thank you to New York Foundation for the Arts for supporting this evening.
December 17th-20th QBC returns to Arts on Site with 'The Nutcracker Suite' with special guests the Physical Plant, the Kingdom Dance Company and Glow Cultural Center.
How you can be part of our mission.
Make a tax-deductible donation
Attend performances and engage with our work
Share our organization with your community
Explore sponsorships or partnerships
Your support directly impacts our company and our dancers!
This is just the beginning, and we couldn't do it without you. Thank you for believing in what we are growing!
info@queensballetcollective.org
www.queensballetcollective.org
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