The company in a synchronized low stance on a dark stage between two tall light rigs in Drive

Kyle Abraham Dance Vanguard

Formerly A.I.M by Kyle Abraham

Founded in 2006 by Artistic Director Kyle Abraham, the New York contemporary dance company has performed in more than 75 cities across 12 countries.

ON TOUR See where we’re performing next Upcoming dates in Italy, France and the US, with ticket links. Tour dates

Alysia Johnson smiling with her eyes closed beside William Okajima and Destin Morisset

SUPPORT THE WORK Donate today A company where dancers are whole people Gifts fund 52-week salaries, healthcare and retirement benefits for our dancers, and free training for young artists.

Lush movement, infectious music and magnetic dancers.

The New York Times

Available works

Evening-length works and mixed repertory, touring the 2026/27 season and beyond.

Destin Morisset and Olivia Wang dancing in distressed white clothing among floating white balloons in White Space

Live music

White Space

70 min

Original score by Jason Moran and Nico Muhly, played live, with scenic design by Glenn Ligon.

Gianna Theodore leaping in a teal windbreaker outfit against a blue backdrop in Cassette Vol. 1

Cassette Vol. 1

53 min

Equal parts camp and critique, rooted in early-1980s music video culture.

Two dancers in green and yellow lean on each other’s shoulders in front of a rust-colored backdrop in 2x4

2x4

15 min

Set to a charged score by Shelley Washington for two baritone saxophones.

Marcella Lewis crouching low in a pool of light during the solo Show Pony

Show Pony

5 min

An energetic solo set to music by Jlin.

White Space was created in part during a Pillow Lab residency at Jacob’s Pillow.

BOOKING INQUIRIES Bring the company to your venue Director of Touring Ben Pryor replies within three business days to discuss dates, routing and repertoire. Send an inquiry

Programs

Dancers posed together on a studio floor with blue padded walls

Dance Intensives Week-long and tuition-free

Four dancers laughing together in a sunlit studio

Internships Paid and semester-long

A dance class reaching their arms out in unison

Classes & Community Engagement Workshops in every city we tour

Two dancers embracing with heads tilted back against a pale wall

Dancer Development Program Career navigation for artists

OPEN CLASS

Nov 5, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC

Start your day Dancing alongside the Company

Thursday, November 5, 10–11:30 AM at Mark Morris Dance Center, New York. Taught by Gianna Theodore.

Sign up About the class

NEW FILM Watch the film Directed by filmmaker and photographer Christian Padron. Watch

New name, new swag

Merch from the online store.

A dancer wearing the navy Portrait Tank printed with a photo of two embracing dancers

Portrait Tank

$45

The grey Portrait Hoodie printed with a photo of two embracing dancers

Portrait Hoodie

$60

Long Sleeve

$50

Tank

$35

Get in touch

Reach the right person at the company.

General info@kadv.org Booking Ben Pryor, Director of Touring Auditions jessica@kadv.org Education matthew@kadv.org Press ALMA Communications Newsletter Tour dates and news

Kyle Abraham Dance Vanguard

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