Alison Cook Beatty Dance
Alison Cook Beatty Dance is a classically-based modern dance company exploring the universal human condition through expansive and emotionally-driven movement grounded in American modern dance while exploring new approaches to finding unique creative expression.
New York, New York
8
Dancers
28
Dances
985
Rehearsals and counting
78
Projects
Meet Alison Cook-Beatty
We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Alison Cook-Beatty a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation
Alison Cook Beatty Dance: Manifestations of Excellence
I’ve been attending performances by Alison Cook Beatty Company (“ACBC”) for roughly seven years. During that time, I’ve seen everything from a Covid-inspired baseball dance in Central Park to an on-stage heart attack, from humans mimicking birds to…
AUDIENCE REVIEW: Alison Cook Beatty Dance at Theater for the New City
On April 10th, 2026, I had the pleasure of attending Alison Cook Beatty Dance’s performance at the Theater for the New City, in Manhattan’s East Village. The evening comprised of 5 pieces: Murmuration, Pastoral, HER(E), Banshee’s Lamentation and…
DAY IN THE LIFE OF DANCE: Alison Cook Beatty Dance Prepares for Two Evenings of Modern Dance
Spring with Alison Cook Beatty Dance On Tuesday, March 5, 2026, I attended a rehearsal of Alison Cook Beatty Dance (ACB Dance) at the famed Dance Theatre of Harlem studios in New York City. The company will be performing at Theater for the New City…
7th annual Artists in Motion Series: A Healing Night
There is a unique delight in seeing a dance performance with little to no context, allowing the work to reveal itself without the burden of expectations. Even though I couldn’t help myself and did some preliminary research, I arrived at the seventh…
Artists in Motion: Eclectic Lyricism
This program proved to be one of the best I’ve seen in terms of execution by the dancers and accessibility to any audience. There were many excerpts from larger dances, which I usually find annoying, and little that was specifically created for this…
Embracing Hope Through Dance: ECHOES OF WAR by Alison Cook Beatty Dance
As we prepare to present our latest works in TAKE ROOT 2024, I’m particularly honored to share one piece close to my heart: ECHOES OF WAR. The inspiration for this work arose during a deeply challenging time—the onset of the Ukrainian War. Walking…
DART Diary: Sculpture in the Park
DART Diary continues its look into summer art events in unusual places—this week with an enticing feast for all the senses at Riverside Park North. Join artists Marco Palli and Sophie Kahn for a summer celebration of their sculptures for Art…
Gen Hope: A Dancer’s Reflection
For many years, I have grappled with a sense that dance, my life’s work and utmost passion, exists within a sphere of privilege that is detached from the reality of the world. As dancers, we live in a space that promotes artistic freedom and…
Upcoming Events
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