Mission

The Art of Motion Dance Theatre is committed to a unique artistic vision celebrating collaboration. Lynn Needle, former soloist with Nikolais Dance Theatre and Olivia Galgano, former principal Ballet Russe have created original work on the company that has developed into a vast array of repertory honoring the complexities of dance as an art form in the 21st Century. Their work is continually evolving, has a clear aesthetic base and references the classical ballet and modern dance legacies of Ballet Russe and Nikolais. These iconic companies are tour de forces in dance history. Needle and Galgano wish to continue the vision and commitment to virtuosic performance, multimedia and theatricality by collaborating with costume designer, Annie Hickman, lighting designer, Ruth Grauert and various musicians and composers who have created original scores for their work. The AOMDT Boutique Roster includes solos, duets, trios and small group works for 1-5 dancers and features work by additional collaborative relationships including Needle's partnership with Kent Lindemer, former principal Pilobolus Dance Theatre.

Vision

Needle and Galgano have invested in training the company, creating specific roles featuring each dancer’s unique expressive range and honoring their interest and commitment to revitalizing the classics, and creating new, fresh and vital work reflecting the world in which we live. Three varied programs including HEAVEN & EARTH, POWER OF THE DANCE and LEGEND, MYTH and NATURE offer a vast array of dance, music, film, lighting and elaborate costuming. Audiences have been inspired, thrilled, excited, ignited and enthralled by their work including the WALL STREET JOURNAL where they were recently featured for their site-specific work. The company tours, teaches and performs in theatres, festivals, gardens and public spaces as well as Arts-In-Education events where the company outreach extension program has impacted thousands of school children in the metropolitan area.