The Launch of ADI/Lumberyard in Catskill
CATSKILL – American Dance Institute Saturday broke ground in Catskill
to move its headquarters from Maryland to New York State.
The $3.75 million project will renovate a former lumberyard to create
what the organization says is the first facility in the U.S. dedicated
to providing theater space for professional contemporary dance and performance
artists to make new work premiere-ready.
The new facility, ADI/Lumberyard, will also host public performances
beginning in 2018 with a 5,000 square foot flexible theater space and
artist housing. Construction began on Saturday to renovate the 30,000
square foot building.
The state kicked in $500,000 for the project through the Regional Economic
Development Council Initiative.
“We are excited to get the project underway and look forward to
opening ADI/Lumberyard in Catskill, New York in spring 2018,” said
American Dance Institute Executive Director Adrienne Willis.
Local officials said the addition to the region will boost the economy.
“We are thrilled with the innovative ‘repurposing’ of
the lumberyard undertaken by ADI,” said Catskill Town Supervisor
Doreen Davis. “The opportunity to experience such a high caliber
of dance in our town is yet another sign that Catskill is ‘on the
move’.”
“The American Dance Institute is a welcome addition to Greene County’s
performing arts sector. As a major anchor institution it will bring additional
investment, jobs, and visitors and add to the creative economy taking
place in our downtowns,” said Greene County Legislature Chairman
Kevin Lewis. “ADI has recognized the supportive environment and
opportunities in Greene County and we look forward to collaborating with
ADI on their business ventures.”
