ISLAND MOVING COMPANY
Island Moving Company (IMC) is a world-renowned non-profit, professional, contemporary ballet company based in Newport, Rhode Island, whose mission is to engage hearts and minds through dynamic and thought-provoking performance, transformative dance education, and deep community connection. The company was founded in 1982 by a collective of choreographers who sought a forum for their work and who believed collaboration and a supportive environment enhance the creative process. For 40 years, IMC has served as a cultural beacon, creative catalyst, and educational resource for residents of Newport County and all Rhode Islanders. Bringing people together for shared experiences as well as the healing and transformative power of great live dance and world-class dance education experiences are core to IMC’s work. Our main-stage and site-specific productions serve as an important cultural asset for residents and a vital attraction for our tourism and community partners. Additionally, IMC provides deeply integrated arts-learning curriculum to Newport County schools and beyond - offering exposure to classical and contemporary forms of dance education, music, and performance to over 5,000 students annually.