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Formation
1986
Type
Not for profit, 501(c) 3 - Dance Organization
Headquarters
154 Christopher Street Suite 2B New York, NY, 10014
Location
New York, NY, USA
Artistic/Executive Director
Tony Waag
Key people
Founded by Brenda Bufalino, Charles "Honi" Coles and Tony Waag
Website
www.atdf.org
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