About Us

The Phyllis Rose Dance Company was founded by the late Beatrice Wolff Anderson and Phyllis Rose in December, 1969 and incorporated not-for profit in May, 1971, under the umbrella of parent company: DANCE VECTORS INC.

The Company produces multi-cultural programs for audiences of all ages, providing performances, dance and movement workshops, residencies, staff development workshops and seminars.

The Company has toured New York New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, and Minnesota.

The Company has received grants from The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC), APOGEE (New Jersey), The Kohlberg Foundation (NY) and The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA).

Mission Statement

DANCE VECTORS INC.
d/b/a/
THE PHYLLIS ROSE DANCE COMPANY

COMPANY MISSION STATEMENT

Founded in 1969, the primary mission of THE PHYLLIS ROSE DANCE COMPANY is to provide arts in education experiences in dance, music and folklore to young audiences, via performances and workshops.

We stimulate and expand the art form and knowledge of dance, music and folklore, and we stimulate and promote cultural awareness and the appreciation of and for: dance, music, folklore, tradition, and history of diverse cultures from around the world.

THE PHYLLIS ROSE DANCE COMPANY, produced by DANCE VECTORS, INC. is committed to arts-in-education, to furthering teacher capacity, to excellence in programming and execution, and to bringing dance and movement programs with great verve, energy, excitement, and information and knowledge, to all audiences in general, and to young audiences in particular.

Board & Staff

DANCE VECTORS, INC.

OFFICERS

Phyllis Rose: President

Miriam Bird: Secretary

Richard Lambert: Treasurer

'We particularly enjoyed the historical and educational introductions to each dance piece. This gives the audience an understanding of the culture and origins of each dance. We also enjoyed the audience participation. This allows the volunteers to show some of what they learned in the dance class and during the show.'

--Ms. Molotchev: Dance Educator, Arts Coordinator William Floyd School, P.S. 59 Brooklyn NY

'We are still receiving enthusiastic feedback from students and teachers. What stands out in the student response is that they were introduced to the great range and variety of African storytelling, dance and son. Your show also informed us of the African American roots of many of our own dances and musical forms. Your blueprint and standards aligned arts presentation furthered teaching capacity while making meaningful connections to the lives of our youngsters.'

--Nancy Wallach, Project Arts Coordinator, PS 219, Brooklyn NYC

'Your two performances of Step Lively Please! Latin & Hispanic Heritage Celebration were a great introduction for our students to learn more about Spanish and Latin American cultures. Our students and teachers particularly enjoyed the audience participation involved with your program. The music and folklore of the performance, along with the colorful costumes, captured the children’s imagination and provided a starting point for continued activities in the classroom'

--Linda Friedman: Principal Walnut Street School, Uniondale NY

'On behalf of P.S. 76 students, parents and staff we appreciate the history behind each dance as well as the interaction with the students. I believe that our school community received a better knowledge of the multi-cultured heritage from an artistic prospective.'

Ms Schafenberg: Principal & Ms Franklin: Project Arts Liaison, P.S. 76 Long Island City, Queens, NYC

'Our whole school learned so much about African American cultural influences in current songs and dances of today as we watched, listened and moved along with you. The students had such a wonderful opportunity to participate in the dancing with the performers creating a truly, exciting experience. On behalf of T.G. Connors School, I send a heartfelt appreciation to the Phyllis Rose Dance Company for a wonderful show. Performances such as these make a positive difference in the lives of children'

--Mrs Edith N Vega Principal, Connors Primary School, Hoboken NJ