Pentacle

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Since 1976, Pentacle has been a model in the arts administration field, enabling performing artists to focus on what they do best—create art and engage with audiences. Pentacle is a not-for-profit infrastructure support organization working with lightly institutionalized, small and mid-sized companies and project-based artists that form the heart of the professional dance and theater communities.

For almost 40 years, Pentacle has served as a model for arts administration and a major resource, providing essential administrative services, management solutions, and artist representation; and serving the broader community with innovative programs of local and national impact. Pentacle responds and adapts to the ever changing needs of the dance and performance community so that the artists it serves are able to do what they do best...create works of art!

06/09/2026

Headline: The Emerging Artist Champion

For 50 years, Pentacle has developed all sorts of ways to help artists at stages get their work seen. The Pentacle Gallery was created in 1996 to provide emerging artists at that time with management assistance and promotion of their works at regional conferences and through Pentacle’s brochures.
Some of the original artists that were part of the Pentacle Gallery included Janie Geiser, Dan Froot, Victoria Marks, and Neta Pulvermacher.

Photo Description: A blue background with the red Pentacle branding. The center features a vintage Pentacle logo in bold bright colors, while the right side displays archival artist images, reviews, and promotional text.

06/02/2026

Headline: National Choreography Project

For 50 years, Pentacle has been championing new artistic collaborations. In 1984, Pentacle launched the National Choreography Project, which grew out of discussions in the field concerning the need to provide new opportunities for choreographers and to enrich the repertories of America's dance companies.
The National Choreography Project was funded by the Rockefeller Foundation, Exxon Corporation, and the National Endowment of the Arts, who together contributed $250,000. Pentacle compiled a panel, which awarded the funding to eight repertory companies, including the Dance Theatre of Harlem for a collaboration with David Gordon, Jose Limón Dance Company for a collaboration with Heinz Poll, as well as Pennsylvania Ballet for a collaboration with Merce Cunningham.

Photo Description: 1. A blue background with the Pentacle branding, featuring the National Choreography Project poster. It features 8 dancers silhouettes, in two rows of 4, in colors of blue and pink.

05/29/2026

Headline: FIA: 45 Years of Innovative Fiscal Sponsorship

The Foundation for Independent Artists remains to be the only program of its kind in the field. Over 45 years after its launch, FIA continues to offer artists the benefits of 501(c)(3) status without the heavy burden of independent incorporation.

Emphasizing this is Barkin/Selissen Project, artists that have been with FIA since 2011! Also take a peek at the original announcement for when FIA started, from our 1981 5th edition of the Pentacle Newsletter, over 45 years ago.

🔗 Explore the Foundation for Independent Artists.

Photo Credit/Description: 1. 📸Devin Ball

1. A blue background with the red Pentacle branding. A man faces a woman with his arms around her waist as they circle each other in a promenade. Her right arm is over his left shoulder and her left arm is outstretched. Her right leg crosses behind her left. In the room are large windows and a big clock. 2. A blue background with the Pentacle branding, highlighting the newsletter clipping of FIA's start.

05/26/2026

A Corporate Home for the Independent Artist 🏠
Launched in 1981, the Foundation for Independent Artists (FIA) remains a one-of-a-kind program in the performing arts field. As Pentacle enters its 50th year, we’re proud to continue offering artists the benefits of 501(c)(3) status without the heavy burden of independent incorporation.
FIA provides a comprehensive financial foundation, including:
Dedicated Administration for banking and bookkeeping.
Payroll & Insurance to protect and sustain your team.
Professional Guidance to build long-term business best practices.
We’re more than a fiscal sponsor—we’re a partner in your creative sustainability. Thank you to the FIA artists who have built their legacies alongside ours.

Highlighted above is a FIA Benefit poster from 1987, an example of the work we've been doing for 50 years. Alongside is a featured image of Kyle Marshall Choreography, current FIA client.

🔗 Explore the Foundation for Independent Artists.

Photo Description: 1. A black and white rectangle poster of a FIA benefit. It features black text listing out all performers and their times. 2. A performer of color joyfully lifts another as he reaches above his head with a vocalist and pianists in the background // Costume + Makeup Edo Tastic (KMC Creative Director)

05/22/2026

Less admin, more art. 🎭🩰🎶

Artists shouldn't have to choose between making work and managing the back-office chaos that comes with it. That's why Pentacle has partnered with The Field to bring you fiscal sponsorship and financial services built exclusively for performing artists and small arts organizations.

Whether you're applying for your first grant or scaling your organization, we've got the infrastructure so you can focus on what matters most: your work.

🔗 Learn more — link in bio.

05/21/2026

🏛️ Empowering 501(c)(3) Arts Organizations for 50 Years! 🏛️
Running a nonprofit is a labor of love, but the administrative burden shouldn't stand in the way of your art. As Pentacle/Dance Works Inc. celebrates its 50th Anniversary, we are honoring our Fiscal Administration program—a dedicated partnership for incorporated 501(c)(3) arts organizations.
Through this all-inclusive program, organizations work with a dedicated administrator who handles:
✅ Full-service bookkeeping and financial reporting
✅ Payroll administration and tax filings
✅ Receipt of income and payment of bills
✅ A/P and A/R management
By outsourcing these intricate fiscal tasks, our partners have been able to grow their teams, strengthen their infrastructure, and focus their energy on creating impactful work.
💪 Ready to strengthen your nonprofit’s financial foundation? See how our Fiscal Administration team can support you in 2026.

Photo Credit/Description: 1. 📸Melissa Mojo and Wes Thomas, 2. 📸Tom Brazil

Description: 1. A black and white photo of 3 dancers on a blue background. At the top, large red text reads “50 YEARS” with a red star graphic beside it. Beneath the photo is a white quote that says: “None of this would have been possible without the unwavering support that Pentacle gave me throughout the my career.” 2. Promotional poster from 1979, featuring Art Bridgman, Martha Bowers, Suchi Branfman, Leslie Farlow, Myrna Packer and Harry Streep, with the same branding from the first slide.

05/15/2026

EXCITING NEWS!

Places With Hidden Stories, an oral history installation by BridgmanPacker Dance is coming to the lobby of Adams Memorial Theatre in Williamstown, MA.
Built from real voices, real places, and real stories!

On view in conjunction with a mixed repertory program performance featuring Ghost Factory and Under the Skin.
Coming: September 2026. 👻🏭

Image Description: Art Bridgman (male dancer) and Myrna Packer (female dancer) are in silhouette in a deserted factory room. She is arching back and he is holding her head. There is a large pool of water from leaks in the ceiling, and their images are clearly reflected in the water. Bold white text reads "Places With Hidden Stories" over a dark overlay. Bridgman|Packer Dance branding at top.

05/13/2026

BECKET, MA 🔥🔥🔥

Shadow Cities is touching down at Jacob's Pillow THIS SUMMER and it is going to be EVERYTHING. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Ephrat Asherie Dance are bringing street dance, live music, and pure unfiltered ENERGY to the Doris Duke Theatre this August. 🌆✨

We are counting down the days. Are you?? 👀

🗓️ August 5–9
📍 Doris Duke Theater
🎪 Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival 2026

Grab your tickets before they're GONE 🎟️🎟️🎟️ — link in 's BIO!!

Image Cr: Christopher Duggan

Image Description: A promotional poster for Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival 2026. A musician sits center stage on a cajón drum surrounded by six dancers mid-movement in warm stage lighting. Text reads: Shadow Cities — Ephrat Asherie Dance featuring music by Arturo O'Farrill, August 5–9, Doris Duke Theatre

05/12/2026

50 Years of Impact: The Pentacle Legacy.

In 1976, Pentacle (DanceWorks, Inc.) was born from a simple but radical idea: performing artists should be free to focus on what they do best—creating art. For five decades, we have provided the essential administrative backbone of fiscal sponsorship, financial services, and booking for hundreds of artists.

Swipe to explore the logos Pentacle had throughout the decades!

As we enter our 50th year, we aren't just looking back. We are looking forward, and continuing to innovate for the next generation of arts leaders and makers.
Join us this year as we celebrate .

05/11/2026

SUMMER JUST GOT THAT MUCH HOTTER. 🌞

Three of our roster companies are opening their doors this summer, and if you've ever wanted to train with world-class artists, this is your sign!

Nrityagram is bringing dancers to their sacred gurukula in Bangalore, India for a residential Odissi intensive unlike anything else on earth. ✨ June 30 – July 11

RUBBERBAND is back in Montreal with their legendary RUBBERBAND Method intensive 🔥 June 8 – June 28

Versa-Style Dance Company is bringing the heat to LA with a full week of Hip Hop, House, Popping, Locking, Whacking, Krump and more💥 July 27 – August 1

⬆️ LEVEL UP THIS SUMMER. ⬆️

LINKS IN , , bio!

📸: Naveen V (Nrityagram), Michael Slobodian (Rubberband), Timothy Salaz (Versa-Style Street Dance Company)
Image Description: Two Nrityagram dancers in traditional Indian classical costume perform mid-movement. On top, two RUBBERBAND dancers execute dynamic contemporary choreography. At the bottom, three Versa-Style dancers freestyle in streetwear. Bold text reads "Summer Intensive 2026" with each company's logo and dates displayed alongside their respective panels.

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3 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
11217

Website

http://www.pentacle.org/

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