GAUDANSE INC

At Gaudanse, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit, we are a collective of passionate independent thought leaders committed to exploring the diverse languages of movement. Our mission is to utilize movement as a catalyst for creating compelling works that transcend boundaries and ignite conversations on meaningful and thought-provoking subjects, resonating with humanity on both individual and universal scales.

gaudanse (Gaudanse, Inc.), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by Imani Gaudin in 2020, is a collective of artist rooted between New York and New Orleans. It is composed of multidisciplinary artist, weaving together elements of dance, performance art, music, film, culinary arts, and visual arts. The grail of gaudanse is to investigate movement languages, aiming to create works that transcend mere aesthetics, addressing poignant and thought-provoking matters. With a commitment to social impact, the collective aspires to stir conversations that resonate on both the micro and macro levels, provoking contemplation on a spectrum from the minutiae of individual experience to the grand tapestry of humanity.

Testimonials

"New Orleans is ready for this work [GAUDANSE'S World Premiere of nanibu]." audience member at Marigny Opera House

"We don't get this kind of stuff [Awakening Consciousness Movement Workshop] here [the community of Donaldsonville, LA]." student at workshop at the River Road African American Museum