NEWS

CELEBRATING OUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY
IN 2026 + PLANS FOR 2027!

Mare Nostrum Elements has spent the past 25 years creating emotionally-driven dance theatre and nurturing a vibrant network of artists and collaborators. To celebrate our 25th anniversary, we launched a dynamic, year-long plan to honor the organization's legacy while propelling its artistic community into the future.

A defining part of our organization is the Emerging Choreographer Series (ECS)—a commissioning program developed in partnership with CUNY’s LaGuardia Performing Arts Center and Flushing Town Hall. Over the past decade, ECS has supported over 70 choreographers and 200 dancers through mentorship, studio space, and professional development opportunities. Since 2023, the program has focused on its alumni, creating opportunities to advance them into the next stage of their careers, nurturing the next generation of dance makers in New York City and beyond.

Events for our 25th Anniversary Season included:

  • A reimagined ECS Alumni Festival, reviving 12 standout works from past ECS seasons

  • Choreographic residencies for 4 ECS alumni, culminating in work-in-progress showings

  • A Masterclass Series led by 6 returning ECS choreographers

ECS 2027 PLANS

We are excited to announce that MNE will return to its original Emerging Choreographer Series format in 2027, open to new and emerging choreographers. Simultaneously, we will continue our commitment to support ECS alumni through our Split-Bill Program, Masterclass Series, and Co-Working Sessions. Stay tuned for more info and the open call announcement coming later this summer!

Photo of ECS alumni choreographers selected to participate in MNE’s 25th anniversary events in 2026, along with MNE co-founders Nicola Iervasi & Kevin Albert.

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Mare Nostrum Elements is a versatile entity that acts as a Performance Group, Training Outlet and Production Company. In its dedication to the expression of human emotion through dance, theater and movement, Mare Nostrum Elements strives to reduce the distance between artistic disciplines by exploring their points of intersection and sharing the results through performances, workshops and outreach programs.

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