eni artist collective is the shared vision of Nicholas LaMaina and Ekko Greenbaum, intended to support artists who express a necessity for movement and its adjacent arts. A dance company for emerging choreographers, dancers, and their collaborators to reintegrate movement into society, wholly and truthfully. eni artists will be supported through residency opportunities, performances, weekly class, and a strong community.

We developed eni after years of artistic collaboration and conversations. Initially inspired by our shared love for movement, then by the like-minded artists along our paths, eni aims to establish a creative anchor and springboard to uplift those with an artistic sensitivity that is undeniable, palpable, and honest.

eni, beginning as a dance collective, looks forward to reestablishing movement as an accessible art. Through dance experiences functioning as social spaces, we extend an invitation to thought-provoking work without pretension. These environments reactivate the senses that have

become increasingly dulled by the conditions of our world. Bringing people back into their bodies, back to each other.

Our inaugural performance will take place April 18th & 19th in Brooklyn, New York. Our first presentation marks the beginning of a journey to define ourselves as a company and to share our vision. We are launching this fundraiser to build the foundation that our artists deserve.

All funds raised from Gofundme will go directly toward compensating the artists involved in our inaugural season. Fair pay is central to our values. We believe emerging artists must be respected and compensated for their time, effort, and craft. Your support allows us to provide hourly wages that honor their work and helps to set a standard for other small arts organizations.

While donations are not tax-deductible at this stage, every contribution brings us closer to establishing eni as a nonprofit entity and expanding our capacity to support more artists at greater capacities in the years to come.

Thank you for helping us create a space where artists feel strong, supported, and valued. With your support, we can build a healthy, equitable ecosystem for the next generation of dance

artists and their collaborators.

Nick and Ekko

Co-Founders/directors, eni artist collective