2019 QDF Dance Companies
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Photos courtesy of the dance companies
FANIKE! African Dance Troupe
Home Neighborhood: Springfield GardensFavorite Queens activity: Being at Baisley Park in Jamaica
Photo Credit: Issah Morris
#Taplife Company
Home Neighborhood: Howard BeachFavorite Queens activity: Eating at Papazzio's on Bell Blvd. in Bayside
A&Y Duo
Home Neighborhood: ElmhurstFavorite Queens activity: Going out in Flushing!
Shauna Sorensen and Dancers
Home Neighborhood: WoodsideFavorite Queens activity: Visiting the Top to Bottom street art murals in LIC, or Wellington Court murals in Astoria
Photo Credit: Eric Bandiero
Greek American Folklore Society
Neighborhood: AstoriaFavorite Queens activity: Live Greek music Friday & Saturday nights in Astoria
Noora Dance Theater
Home Neighborhood: AstoriaFavorite Queens activity: Checking out Athens Square in Astoria
Vissi Dance Theater
Home Neighborhood: JamaicaFavorite Queens spot: Concerts in Roy Wilkins Park
Kinding Sindaw Heritage Foundation
Home Neighborhood: Jackson HeightsFavorite Queens activity: Flushing Meadows Corona Park, and Queens Libraries
Photo Credit: Melanie Dulfo
Amy Marshall Dance Company
Home Neighborhood: East ElmhurstFavorite Queens activity: Going to the Hall of Science, or Astoria park pool
Photo Credit: Lois Greenfield
MAE MAE Dance Studio
Home Neighborhood: FlushingFavorite Queens activity: PS1 Moma in Long Island City
Yamini Kalluri & Dwayne Beach
Home Neighborhood: Jackson HeightsFavorite Queens activity: Tasting different foods in my neighborhood
Ayazamana Dance Group
Home Neighborhood: Long Island CityFavorite Queens activity: Visiting Flushing Meadows Corona Park and the arts institutions within it
Cole Collective
Home Neighborhood: AstoriaFavorite Queens activity: Hanging out at Astoria Park
SUNPROJECT
Home Neighborhood: AstoriaFavorite Queens activity: Taking class at Yoga Agora
RU Dance NY Ballroom
Home Neighborhood: FlushingFavorite Queens activity: Visiting Flushing Town Hall for various cultural programming
Sheep Meadow Dance Theatre
Home Neighborhood: Long Island CityFavorite Queens activity: Enjoy the food culture!
Photo Cred: Josef Pinlac
Masala Bhangra
Home Neighborhood: Forest HillsFavorite Queens activity: Eating at Raja Foods in Jackson Heights
Photo: Noel Valero
Barbara Mahler's Dances
Home Neighborhood: Jackson HeightsFavorite Queens activity: Walking around my neighborhood
Photo Credit: David Gonsier, Movement Research at Judson Memorial Church
The Kingdom Dance Company
Neighborhood: RosedaleFavorite Queens activity: Going to Jamaica Performing Arts Center, and checking out the Queensboro Dance Festival
Urvashie Kissoon
Home Neighborhood: Forest HillsFavorite Queens activity: Flushing Meadows Corona Park and Queens Museum
Rastro Dance Company
Home Neighborhood: Long Island CityFavorite Queens activity: Hunter's Point South waterfront
Photo Cred: Pepe Molina
Karla Florez
Home Neighborhood: Middle VillageFavorite Queens activity: Flushing Meadows Corona Park
The Physical Plant
Home Neighborhood: Long Island CityFavorite Queens activity: Visiting the historical landmark sites in Corona and Flushing
Photo Credit: Reiko Yanagi
The Rogue Dancers
Home Neighborhood: BriarwoodFavorite Queens activity: Running by the water under the Hells Gate Bridge
Flamenco Latino
Home Neighborhood: Jackson HeightsFavorite Queens activity: Going to Far Rockaway beach
Photo Credit: Josef Pinlac
Dugal Dance Projects
Home Neighborhood: WoodsideFavorite Queens spot: Dani's Pizza with extra sauce in Kew Gardens
NK&D/ a movement company
Home Neighborhood: AstoriaFavorite Queens activity: Going to Casa Enrique in LIC, and the Bonnie in Astoria
Photo Cred: Lydia Huibregtse
Choreographer Testimonials
I was truly impressed with the wealth of cultures and forms of dance showcased in this event. It broadened my scope of possibilities. ~anonymous
QDF allowed me to share my work with my community directly. As a choreographer, building a loyal fan base is difficult and QDF provided access to dance in a way few festivals do. Thank you! ~Billy Blanken, Sheep Meadow Dance Theatre
I am proud to be a dancer and choreographer in the Queensboro Dance Festival...It is exciting to have an amazing community at home! The festival spreads love, art, and awareness in the Queens community in more ways than one! ~anonymous
QDF gives a voice to the cultural and artistic fluency in Queens. ~anonymous
QDF has been a platform for me to share my work with more people and gather more opportunities from the folks who came to see QDF. I am forever thankful. ~Jacqui Dugal, Dugal Dance Projects
Performing at QDF is becoming somewhat of a tradition for #Taplife Company. We look forward to it every year. ~Staci,#Taplife Company
I am grateful for the opportunity to share my work with a diverse audience,and performers who have varied dance backgrounds. QDF is a melting pot of styles that reflects the cultures of our beautiful Queens borough. ~anonymous