Founder / Artistic Director
Heidi Latsky

Executive Director
Dana Williams

Managing Director
Claude-Andree Louissaint

Chief Company Administrator
Jamie Desser

Administrative Assistant
Amelia Whitney

Social Media Coordinator
Louisa Mann

Rehearsal Directors
Meredith Fages + Jillian Hollis

Education Director
Beth Navon

Board of Directors
Jeremy Alliger
Quemuel Arroyo
Stephen E. Jones
Heidi Latsky
Alissa Levin
Eve Mykytyn
Jo Recht
Greg Youdan
Ann Sweeney

Disability Advisory Board
Jenna Bainbridge
Anita Hollander
George Gallego
Grace Jerry

We Value

Accessibility | Company Voices | Collaboration

Mission

Heidi Latsky Dance disrupts space, dismantles normal, and redefines beauty and virtuosity through innovative performance and discourse. Dedicated to reflecting the true diverse nature of the world we live in, HLD brings rigorous, passionate, and thought-provoking work to broad audiences.

History

Heidi Latsky Dance is a New York-based, female-run organization dedicated to the creation of relevant, immersive performance art that is accessible to all.

Heidi Latsky Dance was founded in 2001. It has undergone significant transformations in its artistic journey. Notable works include "DISJOINTED" (2006), exploring themes of illness and loss.

In 2006, a collaboration with disabled visual artist Lisa Bufano shifted the focus towards inclusivity and diversity, giving rise to "The GIMP Project" (2006-2015), breaking traditional dance norms.

The company's ongoing installation/ human sculpture court, "ON DISPLAY," challenges societal notions of body image, emphasizing diversity and mutual vulnerability.

HLD has continued to push boundaries with "D.I.S.P.L.A.Y.E.D," a project that explores our perceptions of the human form with AR technology in partnership with Google's Creative Lab.

ON DISPLAY | National Portrait Gallery Photo By: TW Collins — ON DISPLAY | National Portrait Gallery // Photo By: TW Collins

HLD consistently creates new works while leveraging technology to bring audiences closer to diverse human experiences. The organization hosts "ON DISPLAY GLOBAL," an annual event in collaboration with the UN on International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Additionally, HLD provides educational programs and is in the process of developing a choreographer residency.

Photo Credit: Darial Sneed — **Artistic Director:**
**Heidi Latsky**

HEIDI LATSKY, originally from Montreal, began her dance career as a principal dancer for the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company (1987-1993). Her style and philosophy of dance were shaped by this experience, leading her to co-found Goldhuber & Latsky (1993-2000), known for notable commissions.

In 2001, she established Heidi Latsky Dance (HLD). Her career has included significant achievements such as receiving a three-year award for her work "GIMP" in 2009. She has made her mark in the physically integrated dance field, touring internationally and giving impactful keynote speeches.

Latsky is a strong advocate for disability rights and is involved in various organizations and mentoring programs. She has also served as an adjudicator and presenter in the dance community.

Heidi Latsky holds a BA in Psychology with Honors. One of her recent achievements includes receiving the Martha Hill Dance Fund Mid Career Artist Award. She also received and the Moving Our World Award for Social Justice Advocacy by The IDEAL School of Manhattan.