The Dance Cooperative
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About Us

Our Mission

The Dance Cooperative is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. We are committed to nurturing the dance community by providing affordable classes, rehearsal space, and performance opportunities to those under-served artistically, culturally, and economically in the greater Wilmington area. All donations are tax deductible. To give your time, talent or financial support, please contact us at the studio.

How We Came To Be

The Dance Cooperative was founded in May 2001 by Nancy Podrasky Carson, Anne Firmender, Erika Meyerson, Suzanne Palmer, Harper Piver and Leslie Riley Searcy who are bound together by the common goal of fostering a link between professional dance artists and our community.


How To Find Us

Our classes are located within the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina at both the Nir Family YMCA (2710 Market Street) and Midtown YMCA (709 George Anderson Dr.) We also have an afterschool program at GLOW Academy. 


Contact: dancecoooperative@gmail.com 

Ph. 910.538.3781 or 830.515.6589

Mail: P.O. Box 1104, Wilmington, NC 28402  

Website: www.thedancecooperative.org

The Dance Cooperative

Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Katherine Arnott-Maheu

Abigail Beck

Jane Bray

Nancy Podrasky Carson

Sue Meier

Kate Muhlstein

Harper Piver

Michele Zapple

Staff

Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Nancy Podrasky Carson

Star Coltrin

Michelle Lawson

Sue Meier

Clara Monts

Kate Muhlstein

Ariana Stefanut

Donors

Donors

Donors

Michele and Rob Zapple

The Muhlstein Family

Katie Crosby

Grants

Donors

Donors

New Hanover Community Foundation

Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County

Landfall Foundation

Women's Impact Network, Endowment

Sponsors

LifeForce Physical Therapy

At LifeForce, they take the time to understand the cause of the problem and don’t just treat the symptoms. All treatment is provided by a Doctor of Physical Therapy so that treatment is constantly delivered at the top of the skill-chain.

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