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ARTivism with our Communities

​Environmental ARTivism with digital storytelling and live dance from an indigenous perspective.

Jacob + Katie Schwarz - Patrick Willie / Native American War Dance 

Danza cultural dinámica
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Glyphs into motion:

Kichwa Program: ‘Glyphs into Motion’.

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Indigenous Community Encounters in Colombia, June 2026: Inga/Mhuysqa/Quillasinga

Ongoing Projects in 2026

Community-based Arts Education
Digital Storytelling for Social Change

Glyphs in Movement
An interactive journey through Mayan and Mhuysqa Indigenous Cultures

Through dynamic activities, audiences will explore the vocabulary,numbers and various expressions in native languages, using movement,lyrics and music as the main learning tools.

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Mohawks that built the City of New York

Mohawks that Built the City of New York” will return live onstage in New York in November 2026, during the celebration of Native American Heritage Month.

Past Season in New York 2025

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Corona Public Library

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Eina La Majayüt
 

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Jackson Heights Public Library

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About Us

By blending digital technology with the expressive power of dance, Coopdanza fosters social and environmental awareness rooted in Indigenous American traditions.

 

Our work serves as a bridge for people of all backgrounds, aiming to connect the four corners of the world in a collective effort toward mutual empowerment and cultural unity.

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Interdisciplinary Arts Non-profit
Indigenous Cultural Exchange Programs
Ancestral Knowledge and Arts

Indigenous
Festival

Music Dance & Media Arts

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Explore Coopdanza with our free digital guide available through Bloomberg Connects!

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Scan here to explore our digital guide

This program has been funded by the Department of Cultural Affairs: CreateNYC Language Access Fund

Socially Engaged Performance Art
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Council of arts
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In 2026 Coopdanza’s Programs will be possible thanks to the support  from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, the Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of New York and Lower Manhattan Cultural Council through the Howard Gilman Foundation.

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The spider who provides the knitting to Wayuu people: dancer Steven Jetlsch

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Contact:

Email: marketing@coopdanza.org

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