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Established in metropolitan Detroit by Founding Artistic Director, Laurie Eisenhower, in 1991, Eisenhower Dance Detroit, a professional contemporary dance repertory company, has given life to the work of internationally-known choreographers and its founding director for 30 years. With a new artistic director, Stephanie Pizzo, at the helm following Ms. Eisenhower’s retirement, the company continues its artistic mission through collaborations with artists across genres including composers, visual designers, and musicians.
As the company’s mission states, Eisenhower Dance Detroit strives “to be a professional repertory company that, through outstanding performances and educational services, strives to deepen the understanding and appreciation of contemporary dance regionally, nationally, and internationally.” Ms. Pizzo continues to expand the company's innovative style and artistic vision while still honoring the legacy of Eisenhower Dance Detroit's founder. Under her artistic leadership, EDD also works to further the art of contemporary dance both as a means to present beautiful, athletic, and engaging repertory and as a vehicle to reflect on and explore issues of social significance.