Martha Graham Dance Company was founded by Martha Graham in 1926 and is one of the most influential modern dance companies in the world.

Merce Cunningham Dance Company was founded by Merce Cunningham in 1953 and is known for its innovative and experimental approach to dance.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater was founded by Alvin Ailey in 1958 and is known for its powerful and expressive performances.

Paul Taylor Dance Company was founded by Paul Taylor in 1954 and is known for its lyrical and athletic style of dance.

Twyla Tharp Dance was founded by Twyla Tharp in 1966 and is known for its eclectic and innovative style of dance.

Forsythe Company was founded by William Forsythe in 1990 and is known for its complex and challenging choreography.

Akram Khan Company was founded by Akram Khan in 1992 and is known for its fusion of contemporary dance with traditional Indian dance forms.

Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui Company was founded by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui in 1999 and is known for its innovative and visually stunning performances.

Random Dance was founded by Wayne McGregor in 1992 and is known for its experimental and interdisciplinary approach to dance.

Kidd Pivot was founded by Crystal Pite in 2002 and is known for its emotionally charged and visually stunning performances.

Hofesh Shechter Company was founded by Hofesh Shechter in 2008 and is known for its energetic and athletic style of dance.

Eastman was founded by Akram Khan and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui in 2000 and is known for its fusion of contemporary dance with traditional Indian and Moroccan dance forms.

In the Middle Somewhat Elevated was founded by William Forsythe and Sylvie Guillem in 1999 and is known for its innovative and experimental approach to dance.

White Oak Dance Project was founded by Twyla Tharp and Mikhail Baryshnikov in 1988 and was known for its innovative and collaborative approach to dance.

Cage Cunningham was founded by Merce Cunningham and John Cage in 1953 and was known for its experimental and interdisciplinary approach to dance.