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April 23, 2026

Carolyn Dorfman Dance, a pre -eminent contemporary dance company in the Northeastern U.S., is celebrating four decades of unbridled imagination and excellence; the hallmarks of Dorfman and Company.

CDD explores the trials and triumphs of the human story.

Move Human captures the focus, depth and breadth of the company’s artistic, educational, and community programming. At the core of the work is the exploration of the individual voice existing in dialogue with others. Carolyn Dorfman Dance moves people to connect to our common humanity, to build understanding and empathy, and to inspire people to overcome barriers together through the power of dance.

Photo by Jeremy Fleming

“This is true craft in the service of art: musical, magical, and full surprises. Her beautifully trained company provides the perfect vehicle for her work, dancing with honesty, abandon, and love that is so needed today.”

CARLA MAXWELL

Former Artistic Director, Limón Dance Company

Through the powerful choreography of Carolyn Dorfman and exceptional artistic collaborators, the dances are joyful, whimsical, sensual, powerful and beautifully executed by a stunning, multi-ethnic company of dancers who breathe life and meaning into the vision of each work.

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Jeremy Fleming

Ennis Carter ENCORE AWARD

board of trustees

our board and sponsors welcome you

Joan Chiang Paulin president

Leah Kronthal first vice president

Carolyn Dorfman second vice president

Don Jay Smith chairman

Rebecca Borgese treasurer

Meaghan Delaney board secretary

Averie P. Good board member

Joanne Leone board member

Louie Marin-Howard board member

Dawn Schultz board member

Robin Aubrey board member

Fran Sullivan board emeritus

Rabbi Stuart Gershon board emeritus

Russell Aubrey board emeritus

Martha Mensch board emeritus

legacy friendz Greg Gallick, MD

education friendz Henry S. & Mala Dorfman Foundation

Kronthal Family Foundation

visionary friendz Ennis Carter

Joan Chiang Paulin

Betsy Sobo

The Merrill G & Emita E

Hastings Foundation

community friendz Joan Berkowitz

Robin Aubrey

Drucker, Math & Whitman

Robert Densen

“. . . an excellent example of using the power of the arts to build community, stop prejudice, and act as a social and psychological catalyst towards a cohesive and socially prosperous society.”

KAREN WILSON

Director, Project Dance Center for Creative Arts, Retired

Hamilton County Chattanooga Schools Dance Chair, Retired

Lara Friedman-Kats

Betsy Sobo

Ronnie D. Carney

Jill Ford Ennis & Phil Carter, The FlipCharts

“The dancers exhibit amazing timing and brilliant athleticism, as well as sensitivity to the meaning of their movement.”

THE OBSERVER TRIBUNE

Photo by Jaqi Medlock

Photo by Christopher Duggan

Photo by Jaqi Medlock

thankyoutoour wonderfulsponsors &supporters!

Don Jay Smith is pleased to support Carolyn Dorfman Dance.

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Congratulations to Carolyn Dorfman Dance for 40+ years of bold, passionate, contemporary, innovative, and expressive works, educational programming, and community connection. Henry S. & Mala Dorfman Foundation

Congratulations to Carolyn and the Company on their 43rd season! You are more than a Dance company you are true ‘Artist Citizens.’ Jeff and Leah Kronthal thankyoutoourwonderfulsponsors&supporters!