“We believe by creating and producing professional work in our communities, we can foster a deeper connection and a genuine appreciation for dance,” said Nathan Moyer, who co-founded Lila Productions with wife Elyssa. “Through our productions, we strive to create a space for community building through dance.”
It is this sense of community building that attracted NHDC Founder Joan Brodsky to select Lila Productions as NH Dance Accelerator Fellow. “Their mission is entirely aligned with our mission to make dance a more well-understood, accessible, and utilized art form,” she said. “Accelerating Nathan and Elyssa’s organization will exponentially spread the joy and experience of dance to New Hampshire citizens who otherwise wouldn’t have access to it.”
Expressing appreciation for NHDC’s support, which will include mentoring, coaching, and financial assistance, Elyssa Moyer said they believe Lila Productions can help foster empathy and compassion. “Like all art, live dance is a unifier and a common language for all,” she said. “If people from different walks of life can come to enjoy a live dance performance with their neighbors, friends, and families, we help form a common bond within that audience and community.”
