Kyle Abraham Dance Vanguard: A.I.M Rebrands After 20 Years
Kyle Abraham established a contemporary dance company in 2005, originally named A.I.M by Kyle Abraham. In 2025, the organization rebranded as Kyle Abraham Dance Vanguard, reflecting its focus on nurturing artists. The company offers its dancers year-round salaries, benefits, and royalties, securing their financial stability. Recently, Abraham expressed his excitement about the evolution of the company, stating that a passionate energy has emerged within him. The term "vanguard" highlights its innovative spirit. The company is also branching out into film and educational projects, facilitated by a redesign funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies Digital Accelerator, which includes a new short film from Christian Padron.
Key facts
- A.I.M by Kyle Abraham is renamed Kyle Abraham Dance Vanguard after 20 years.
- Kyle Abraham founded the company in 2005.
- The company offers dancers 52-week salaries, benefits, and royalties in perpetuity.
- Kyle Abraham is recognized as one of the leading American choreographers of his generation.
- The rebrand includes a new visual identity and website funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies Digital Accelerator.
- The website features a short film by filmmaker Christian Padron with music by slowdanger.
- The company is expanding into film, site-specific work, interdisciplinary collaborations, education, and artist development.
- Executive Director Emily Waters and Rehearsal Director Jessica Tong encouraged Abraham's creative freedom.
Entities
Artists
- Kyle Abraham
- Christian Padron
- Emily Waters
- Jessica Tong
- D'Angelo
- Smokey Robinson
- James Brown
- Prince
Institutions
- Kyle Abraham Dance Vanguard
- A.I.M by Kyle Abraham
- Bloomberg Philanthropies Digital Accelerator
- Surface
- Abraham.In.Motion
- Dance Magazine
- Van Cleef & Arpels
- Rockefeller Center
Locations
- New York City
- United States