Island Moving Co - Newport's Contemporary Dance Co
Performing ArtsRhode Island, United States11-50 Employees
Island Moving Co, Newport's Contemporary Ballet Company, operates as a professional contemporary ballet ensemble based in Newport, Rhode Island. The company emphasizes intimate performances that invite closer viewer engagement and pursues collaborations with local organizations to bring contemporary dance to the community. As a small to mid-sized organization within the performing arts sector, it contributes to Newport's cultural offerings. It sits within the contemporary ballet niche, blending artistic practice with community partnerships. In 2022, the company named Danielle Genest as artistic director, with the role beginning in September of that year. This leadership appointment reflects ongoing efforts to guide the company’s artistic direction within Newport’s arts ecosystem.