Dark Circles Contemporary Dance

A nonprofit organization

Dark Circles Contemporary Dance was founded in 2010 in Seoul, South Korea. The Company's Dallas-based branch-led by internationally award-winning choreographer and Dance Magazine "25 to Watch" breakout star of 2015, Joshua L. Peugh-has been hailed as "the area's most exciting dance company" (Star-Telegram) and as the "Best Dance Company" by D Magazine (2015 & 2016) and Dallas Observer (2016). The company has been praised as "frequently stunning, and always fascinating" (DFW.com) and commended for innovative combinations of classical technique and modern movement styles. Since its inception, the company has performed nationally and internationally at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, Theater am Aegi (Germany), Seoul Arts Center (South Korea), and at the Ailey Citigroup Theater (New York), among others. Repertory includes works by Joshua L. Peugh, Sidra Bell, Mark Caserta & Mikey Morado, Eoghan Dillon, Gregory Dolbashian, Mike Esperanza, James Gregg, Gabrielle Lamb, Fabio Liberti, and MADBOOTS.

Our Needs

Dark Circles Contemporary Dance's production expenses include fees for choreographers, dancers, lighting designers, house managers, composers, and theater rental; sets and props. DCCDUSA also incurs banking fees, development expenses, accounting fees, postage, P.O. Box rental expenses, and insurance costs to support our administrative activities. As a company that tours nationwide throughout the year, we are regularly required to pay for dance festival application fees, additional production fees, and travel expenses including airfare, hotel and lodging, and ground transportation. While DCCDUSA relies heavily on word of mouth and other cost effective promotional means (i.e. news coverage and a strong online presence), we must acquire the content used in these promotional efforts which includes costs for photography, graphic design, web design, and video production.

Mission

DCCDUSA is dedicated to bringing the progressive work of international choreographers and dancers to a worldwide audience.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Dark Circles Contemporary Dance

Tax id (EIN)

46-2645141

Guidestar

Operating Budget

$100,000 - $249,999

Address

7450 Holly Hill Drive Unit 103
Dallas, TX 75231