For me,
performing is not about
proving one's talents or
showcasing virtuosity,
but rather a way of
allowing time,
sensing space, and directing energy -

An endless flow of
perceiving and responding,
instant decisions and
suspended moments -

A form of
direct and pure expression.

Deborah Gladstein’s work has been described by Jennifer Dunning of the New York Times as: “Compelling…mysterious and focused.” Since 1977 she has performed in New York City, as well as in theaters and festivals throughout the United States and abroad. A recipient of numerous Choreography Fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the New York State Council on the arts, Ms. Gladstein has also received dance/video grants in collaboration with video-artist Sam Kanter. Together they have appeared on PBS television as part of the “Eye on Dance” series.

From 1983 – 1987, Ms. Gladstein was the artistic director of her own company. During that time her work was presented at such well-known dance venues as New York’s Dance Theater Workshop (currently known as NYLA), Washington D.C.’s Dance Place, Philadelphia’s Painted Bride and Geneva, Switzerland’s Salle Patino.

Jack Anderson of the New York Times called her companies’ performance of Burning Through: “…a tribute to the pleasures of dancing.”

Deborah Gladstein’s early dance background includes five years of intensive ballet training, followed by modern dance studies at Bennington College. While at Bennington, she had the opportunity to work with Judson Church dance artist Judith Dunn, and renowned guest artists Remy Charlip and Meredith Monk. After graduating with a B.A in Dance, she moved to New York City where she continues to live and work today.

In addition to appearing in her own work, Ms. Gladstein has performed and collaborated with Lanny Harrison, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane, Mark Lamb, Marta Renzi, Dana Rietz, Tamar Rogoff, Dorothea Rust, Vicky Shick, and musicians Marlon Cherry, Robin Daniels, Terre Roche, Garth Stevenson, Ami Yamasaki, and Helen Yee.

Deborah Gladstein’s work has been described by Jennifer Dunning of the New York Times as: “Compelling...mysterious and focused.” Since 1977 she has performed in New York City, as well as in theaters and festivals throughout the United States and abroad. A recipient of numerous Choreography Fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the New York State Council on the arts, Ms. Gladstein has also received dance/video grants in collaboration with video-artist Sam Kanter. Together they have appeared on PBS television as part of the “Eye on Dance” series.

Deborah Gladstein’s work has been described by Jennifer Dunning of the New York Times as: “Compelling...mysterious and focused.” Since 1977 she has performed in New York City, as well as in theaters and festivals throughout the United States and abroad. A recipient of numerous Choreography Fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the New York State Council on the arts, Ms. Gladstein has also received dance/video grants in collaboration with video-artist Sam Kanter. Together they have appeared on PBS television as part of the “Eye on Dance” series.

From 1983 – 1987, Ms. Gladstein was the artistic director of her own company. During that time her work was presented at such well-known dance venues as New York’s Dance Theater Workshop (currently known as NYLA), Washington D.C.’s Dance Place, Philadelphia’s Painted Bride and Geneva, Switzerland’s Salle Patino.

Jack Anderson of the New York Times called her companies’ performance of Burning Through: “...a tribute to the pleasures of dancing.”

Deborah Gladstein’s early dance background includes five years of intensive ballet training, followed by modern dance studies at Bennington College. While at Bennington, she had the opportunity to work with Judson Church dance artist Judith Dunn, and renowned guest artists Remy Charlip and Meredith Monk. After graduating with a B.A in Dance, she moved to New York City where she continues to live and work today.

In addition to appearing in her own work, Ms. Gladstein has performed and collaborated with Lanny Harrison, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane, Mark Lamb, Dana Rietz, Tamar Rogoff, Dorothea Rust, Vicky Shick, and musicians Marlon Cherry, Robin Daniels, Terre Roche, Garth Stevenson, and Helen Yee, among others.