Dancewave
Performing ArtsNew York, United States51-200 Employees
Dancewave is a mid-sized nonprofit in the performing arts located in Brooklyn, New York. The organization offers dance education that aims to develop the whole person by pairing rigorous technique with artistic integrity and broad access. Students are mentored by accomplished dance professionals and may participate in pre-professional companies to build technical proficiency and confidence through training, rehearsals, and performances. Its programs bring together a diverse community of young people, providing a forum for meaningful exchange across backgrounds and cultures through dance. Founded in 1995 by Diane Jacobowitz, Dancewave has pursued a model that balances high artistic standards with opportunities for individual achievement and group identity, and in 2020 she retired from the role of Executive Director.