Business Details
Contemporary Dance Performances in NYC
Bare Dance is a collective of multifaceted artists dedicated to creating dimensional, boundary-pushing work that embraces diverse lives to enrich our artistry. Our creative practice thrives on a balance of movement, exploration, and lived experience, bringing depth, authenticity, and innovation to the stage and beyond. With bold, athletic movement and theatricality, we epitomize the dance of the new millennium, blending vernacular styles with a prescient focus on contemporary societal themes.Founded on the belief that artistry flourishes through collaboration, we have cultivated a reputation for shape-shifting performances that challenge traditional modern dance stereotypes while maintaining technical excellence. Our company members bring extensive global experience, having performed and taught across five continents, and our work has been recognized in major publications for its inventive storytelling and emotionally charged choreography.
Services
dance performances
choreography services
dance workshops
educational programs
community classes
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of professional dance experience with global performance credentials
- Our company members hold advanced degrees and teaching awards from top institutions
- We combine technical mastery with innovative storytelling techniques
- Our choreographers have worked with international artists like Rihanna and Todrick Hall
- We maintain academic partnerships with leading dance universities
What people say
Smart, affecting work
Impeccable lines and shapes
Emotionally charged choreography
Connected delivery
Inventive storytelling
Services
dance performances
Bare Dance creates innovative contemporary performances that blend athleticism, theatricality, and emotional storytelling. Our productions feature shape-shifting choreography that challenges traditional dance conventions while maintaining technical precision. Audiences experience immersive storytelling through movement that reflects modern societal themes and human experiences.
choreography services
We provide professional choreography services for stage productions, special events, and commercial projects. Our team creates custom movement vocabulary that combines technical mastery with narrative depth. Our choreographers have worked on international events including the Paris Olympics and Broadway productions.
dance workshops
Our workshops offer technical training in contemporary dance techniques with company members. Participants learn performance skills, improvisation, and choreographic methods developed through our 15+ years of artistic practice. Classes cater to professional dancers and serious students seeking career development.
educational programs
We partner with universities and conservatories to deliver dance education programs. Our faculty includes award-winning educators with experience at Shenandoah University and Johns Hopkins. Programs focus on contemporary technique, performance training, and dance theory with practical application.
community classes
Free community dance classes introduce contemporary movement to local participants. These sessions promote accessibility to professional dance training while fostering community engagement. Classes emphasize creative expression and physical wellness for diverse age groups and skill levels.
People
Mike Esperanza
Founder/Artistic Director
Choreographer and director with 15+ years experience creating boundary-pushing dance works. Recipient of multiple teaching awards and creator of choreography performed internationally.
Tiffanie Carson
Assistant Director
18-year company member with 13 seasons as assistant director. Award-winning educator at Shenandoah University and Peabody Institute with MFA in dance.
Marc Nuez
Choreographer
Queer Filipinx-American choreographer with credits including Rihanna tours and Paris Olympics. Adjunct faculty at Marymount Manhattan College and founder of Gotham Dance Theater.
Sam Assemany
Principal Dancer
Freelance artist since 2015 with international performance experience. Trained at Western Michigan University and recipient of Dance Italia scholarship.
Casey Kitazumi
Dancer/Educator
New York-based performer and teacher with BFA from San Jose State University. Former member of Bay Area companies and guest teacher at multiple institutions.
Questions
What dance styles does BARE Dance Company perform?
We specialize in contemporary modern dance with elements of theatricality and athletic movement, blending various vernacular styles.
Do you offer dance classes for the public?
Yes, we provide community dance classes and workshops for all skill levels at our New York City location.
How can dancers join BARE Dance Company?
Professional dancers can audition through our annual audition process or apply via our website's 'Join Us' section.
Where do you perform your shows?
Our performances are primarily in New York City at venues like the 14th Street Y and BAM Fisher.
