Mosaic Dance Theater Company:

Mission Statement:
Mosaic Dance Theater Company (MDTC), a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public benefit organization based in Essex County, New Jersey, develops and presents original dance, theater, and educational programs celebrating the rich diversity of cultures and folkloric traditions of the Mediterranean, including the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, Greece, Italy and Spain. The dances and music, the stories and myths, and the history and legends of this fascinating area of the world form the wellspring of inspiration for MDTC’s creative vision.

Founded in 2003 by Morgiana Celeste Varricchio, Producing Artistic Director, Mosaic Dance Theater Company evolved out of the dance and theater productions originally developed by Ms. Varricchio for New York Performing Artist Company (NYPACo). Touring since 1992, NYPACo productions have been presented in schools, universities, and at such venues as Lincoln Center (NY), the Brooklyn Museum (NY), Paper Mill Playhouse (NJ), the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts (NY), the Nashville Institute for the Arts (TN), and the NY International Fringe Festival, and are now part of MDTC's repertory. Samara Adell, MDTC’s Choreographer and Artistic Director for Dance, began her collaboration with Ms. Varricchio in 2000, and since MDTC’s inception, the company has premiered numerous original critically acclaimed full-length dance works. MDTC tours nationally to performing arts venues, schools and universities, and is on the roster of arts-in-education touring artists for Lincoln Center's Meet the Artist series and Young Audiences of New Jersey and Eastern PA.
MDTC is known for its artistry and authenticity, not only in creating the original works that comprise its repertoire, but also in faithfully researching their origins to ensure cultural integrity. In a world engulfed by popular culture, MDTC embraces the historical treasures of the past, the ways of tradition, and the sensibilities of the present in its goal to celebrate the remarkable varieties and similarities of the Mediterranean cultures.

Mosaic Dance Theater Company
Glen Ridge, New Jersey
(973)783-2395

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