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It all began with a simple idea.  Actually, not an idea; it was more like a vision, or a wish.  But not a wish in full, just Pieces thereof.  It was barely a fully contemplated thought.  The feeling reminded me of waking in the early morning with the pleasant remnants of a faintly-remembered dream...

We Believe....

…that dance is intrinsically essential to human development.
…that difficult topics can be addressed through dance, and the community is made better as a result of the discussion.
…that dance professionals need proper support to learn, create, and perform with excellence.
…in supporting professional and burgeoning dancers and dance educators with holistic programming.
…young dancers deserve the opportunity to work in a professional environment.

Our Mission

Pieces of a Dream, Inc. is a Delaware-based modern dance company dedicated to the development of artists and the presentation of original, non-traditional works.  We explore contemporary societal issues through the medium of dance to engage the community and provide opportunities for discussion and education.  We support the holistic well-being of our artists by fostering creativity as well as education in pertinent life issues such as financial literacy, collaboration and healthy relationships.

Our Vision

We envision a future where Pieces of a Dream, Inc. is home to Delaware’s premiere dance company.  Generations of emerging and established artists compete for the opportunity to train, perform, and produce under Pieces of a Dream’s umbrella.  Our work is integral to the civic and cultural life of Delaware and the surrounding areas, and our region is robust with thriving dancers and choreographers who are attracted to the wellness programming we have created for art professionals.  Pieces of a Dream’s educational workshops are sought after by schools and universities from all along the East Coast.  Organizations specializing in training young people in the arts recognize Pieces of a Dream as the best professional program in the Mid-Atlantic Region, and actively encourage their students’ participation.

Pieces of a Dream Dance Theatre

Pieces of a Dream, Inc. is a premiere organization for the performing arts and the only professional modern dance company that is based in the state of Delaware.  In recognizing that all forms of art are essential to the full development of our human potential, it is the mission of Pieces of a Dream to serve the people of Delaware and the greater tri-state area by providing superior exposure to meaningful art.  

Founded in 2007 by Executive and Artistic Director Ashley SK Davis (formerly Ashley L. Sullivan-Kirksey), Pieces of a Dream Dance Theatre is a professional dance company that performs original modern and contemporary choreography.  The company is grounded in the belief that dance is socially relevant beyond its aesthetic appeal.  As such, the company’s repertoire discusses a range of topics that are specifically pertinent to modern society, like domestic violence and the historic riots that changed the emotional makeup of Wilmington, Delaware.  The uniqueness of each choreographer adds variety to this modern dance-based repertorie, while simultaneously blending to create a complete vision.  Keeping in tune with its focus on life beyond dance performance, Pieces of a Dream, Inc. is extremely involved in community development and the holistic personal development of its company members.  Company members are not only encouraged to continue to grow artistically, but Pieces of a Dream Dance Theatre members attend workshops covering a variety of topics, including mental wellness and financial literacy.

Pieces of a Dream P*D 2

Pieces of a Dream, Inc. also has a second company, P*D2, which is composed of students in middle school and high school.  These students are selected based on their technical abilities and performance experience.  P*D2 is geared toward young artists who wish to enhance their current dance training by working with other dancers outside the walls of a traditional dance school.  Similar to the first company, P*D2 performs extensively in the community and also participates in the Pieces of a Dream, Inc. annual concert.  Furthermore, they are invited to develop their creative abilities by choreographing their own dance works.  Understanding that young ladies have specific emotional needs and life concerns, members of P*D2 also participate in skills development programs, such as college-planning and financial literacy seminars.