Margaret Jenkins Dance Company

In recognition of the Hewlett Foundation’s 50th anniversary, the Hewlett 50 Arts Commissions initiative supports the creation and premiere of 50 exceptional works of performing arts. This grant will support the Margaret Jenkins Dance Company in developing and presenting "Global Moves" by choreographer Margaret Jenkins. In the face of waves of national/international isolationism and xenophobia, "Global Moves" will be a collaborative dance event of hope and unity that draws on the combined creativity of choreographers from the United States, India, Israel, and China.

Margaret Jenkins Dance Company is a choreographer-led dance company in San Francisco that contributes to artistic innovation, collaboration, and experimentation. It creates and performs new works that tour nationally and internationally, operates a community space for developing dance and providing dance classes, and provides a year-long mentorship program for professional choreographers. Its programs employ 20 artists and engage approximately 1,500 audience members each year. This grant to Margaret Jenkins Dance Company advances the Performing Arts Program’s Continuity and Engagement strategy through the Innovative Works component.