ABOUT

Our Mission

Finleigh Zack Dance, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization believes that through the language of physical movement, artists can find clarity and a new ways to express themselves.

Our mission is to bring perspective, awareness, and inspiration to mental health through dance. The company is rooted in movement, built on mentorship, and held together by community. We give voice to young adults impacted by mental health, creating space for expression, connection, and support across every facet of our work.

Dance is the only language that speaks to every culture and age group. FZD's audience receives an authentic experience that is honest, edgy and raw. 

Community & Mental Health INITIATIVES

Mental health awareness sits at the center of Finleigh Zack Dance and informs how we create, collaborate, and gather. What began through projects that directly explored mental health themes has evolved into a wider commitment to carrying that awareness through all aspects of our work.

Today, this awareness shapes how we operate in the studio, in rehearsals, in workshops, in community gatherings, and in the theatre.

We strive to create environments where artists feel supported, respected, and able to show up fully . Our team fosters spaces where movement, conversation, and community can contribute to a deeper sense of connection and well-being.

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Meet the DIRECTOR


  • Founder/Artistic Director

    I am the artistic director of FZD as well as a producer & choreographer based in London, England. My work is heavily influenced on collaboration, personal experience, and the outside eye. I work to incorporate a mindful approach to creation in and out of the studio as a way to work on the physical and emotional body. I do this through artistic direction and collaboration with the artists around me.

    I received my BFA in Dance from NYU Tisch School of the Arts under the direction of Sean Curran and am a previous member of WHITE WAVE Young Soon Dance Company and Second Avenue Dance Company.

    My work has been selected and performed at The Paris Olympics, Chisenhale Dance Space, The Union Theatre, Rambert Dance Studios, Gibney Dance Center, Center for Performance Research, The Mark O’Donnell Theater, New Century Dance Project, Boink! Dance Film Festival, Arts on Site, as well as Club Evasion Detente Sante in Le Pontis, Verteillac, France.

    I have worked with various companies and artists who have influenced my work including Luna Cenere, Sophia Nappi, Rena Butler, Alonzo King, David Parsons, Yin Yue, Dwight Rhoden, and many more.

    My love for creating has not only influenced me as an artist but as a human. I want my work to influence others and how they view dance and performative art as a whole. With my creations, I strive to leave the audience inspired to change the world.

    I express my gratitude to each and everyone of you for visiting my site.

Our Team

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Catheryn Clifford (NYC Artist)

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Sara Fox (NYC Artist)

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Rachel Calabrese (NYC Artist)

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Karly Benson (UK Artist)

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Eloise Frey (UK Artist)

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Jan Wood (UK Artist)

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Lili Tewes (NYC Rehearsal Director)

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • Finleigh zack

    FOUNDER/PRESIDENT

  • ABIGAIL CURRAN

    VICE PRESIDENT

  • AVERY LOOSER

    SECRETARY & TREASURER

  • Gabriella Flanders

    DIRECTOR

  • ALYSSA PEREZ

    DIRECTOR

  • GRETA Benedetta ZAPPETTINI

    DIRECTOR

  • HANNAH GRIGG

    DIRECTOR

  • MADALINE MARAVILLAS

    DIRECTOR

  • Kasey Grigsby

    DIRECTOR

  • Melanie Holm

    DIRECTOR

  • DR. Marty Cooper, PHD, LMHC, NCC

    ADVISORY BOARD

  • Catherine Drury, LCSW

    ADVISORY BOARD