DanceMotionUSA.org Site Launch!

DanceMotionUSA.org just launched to much excitement at BAM in Brooklyn. The website features a blog for companies to document their experiences abroad in words, images and videos, a calendar of events, a robust history of modern dance in the US, and much more. We hope you take a chance to explore and check back soon as we continue to add new posts and information.

Company Video Trailers Posted

Check out the DanceMotion USA company video previews.

Evidence, A Dance Company




ODC/Dance




Urban Bush Women

DanceMotion USA Companies Announced by BAM Executive Producer Joseph V. Melillo

"I'm proud of the ambitious spirit that is revealed behind these new programs, and eager to keep up the momentum of "Global BAM." When we were notified of the US Department of State's new initiative, DanceMotion USA, we hungrily pursued the opportunity to partner in a program that would introduce treasures of the American modern dance tradition with audiences overseas."

Full Announcement

The U.S. State Department and BAM Announce DanceMotion USA

Brooklyn, NY/April 29, 2009—The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State and Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) are proud to announce DanceMotion USA, a unique program dedicated to sharing the story of American dance with international audiences.Conceived and funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and produced by BAM—with supplementary educational support by Pfizer—DanceMotion USA^SM invites three American companies to share our rich dance culture in separate performance tours in 2010.

Full Press Release