works by Nicole Philippidis
277 Dance Project creates dance works investigating the delicate equilibrium between disorder and serenity, the crossroads of individual journeys, and the enduring endeavor to forge connections and endure—typically within the distinctive mindset of New York City. Our creative journey commences with a concept or thematic thread, evolving into a web of diverse ideas that undergo exploration and deconstruction until the piece materializes in both physical and imaginative dimensions. Throughout this transformative process, we reveal and accentuate the core of empathy—unraveling the intricacies that evoke care, compassion, love, responsibility, and shared human experience.
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Artistic Director and Choreographer
Nicole Philippidis, a native New Yorker, founded the 277 Dance Project in 2009, combining her deep love for dance with a commitment to creating bold, original works. As the Founder and Choreographer, Nicole has earned widespread recognition, with her works showcased in esteemed theaters and festivals. Passionate about choreographing for both stage and film, she seamlessly integrates her expertise across these mediums. Holding a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Marymount Manhattan College, Nicole further contributes to the arts as a member of the college's Dance Department Advisory Board. She also holds a Master of Science in Education from City College, and is on faculty at the Mark Morris Dance Center. Her choreographic endeavors reflect a variety of styles and formats, and as an award-winning filmmaker, Nicole has created dynamic dance films, mixed media stage productions, and music videos, earning accolades for her contributions to both dance and film.
"277 was the street number for two buildings in two far-removed neighborhoods where my family members lived at the time of great adversity; it seemed so much more than a coincidence to be connected by it when we could not share everything under one roof. Ever since, it is a special number for me: it signifies a tie that lasts at the moment of great loneliness, something bigger and stronger than a physical connection. That is what making dance is about for me: discovering and highlighting through movement the very essence of what makes us care for other people, what makes us feel compassion, love, responsibility, loss. These feelings make us human. I chose dance as my main medium because through its immediate and wordless expression it often speaks more eloquently than words. But at heart, I am still a storyteller, and believe in sharing stories as a way of finding our place."
– Nicole Philippidis, Artistic Director
