Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1986
What is your primary product or service?
We are a 501 C-3 professional contemporary dance company. We are not a studio or school but we do offer workshops, residencies and classes as well as performances. We also welcome commissions for special projects and to create new works.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I became enamored with dance - studied professionally in private studios in Philadelphia and New York City and earned two degrees (Bachelors and the Masters in Fine Art) dance from Temple University. I taught for over 20 years as adjunct dance faculty for Penn State University (Abington Campus), Temple University and the College of New Jersey as well as private studios, community centers, and assisted living facilities. The company has conducted residency program in more than 60 public and private schools, primarily in the Delaware Valley.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We are non-profit and often work with specific sites for educational and performance programs. We do not own a dance studio. We have had a long relationship with a community center University City Arts League in West Philly where we teach and rehearse. We have a rich history of working with people of ages , backgrounds and skill levels.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Again we are fluid with no studio of our own, we go to sites who contract us for our services.
Provide detailed directions to your location
The world but primarily the Delaware Valley area.
What type of payments do you accept?
Checks, cash
Which areas do you service?
Educational and performance based dance programs for people of all ages and skill levels.
We also consult and curate programs
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
We are a non-profit. Anne-Marie Mulgrew is the founder/artistic director who oversees operations with the board of directors.
What are your hours of operation?
Various
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That they never knew their body could move that way (73 year old woman) ... enjoyed trying new things .. were inspired, motivated, amazed and gained a greater understanding of what dance can do an say. A young boy wrote "Thanks for teaching me how to fly. A 5th grader stated "It did me good even though I didn't think it would."
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"The only thing to fear is fear itself." (as many non-dancers are afraid of dance).