Present Tense Dance, Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to the development
of the Present Tense Dance Company and contemporary dance appreciation.

Present Tense Dance, Inc. aims to enhance the Rochester community's understanding of contemporary dance by creating and performing dance concerts and workshops for its community that are artful and intellectually stimulating.

In addition, Present Tense Dance aims to reach out to new audiences by bringing dance to a variety of populations. Founded in 1991 by Artistic Director, Anne Harris Wilcox, Present Tense Dance has provided concerts, master classes, and workshops throughout New York State.

Many talented artists have performed with the Present Tense Dance Company since its inception. Dancers, musicians, actors, singers, composers, writers, and visual artists have played important roles in the development and performance of the company's repertory. The company currently rehearses at the Drumcliffe Irish Arts studio on Cumberland Street in Rochester.