Tribute Reception: Honoring Founder, Shannon Hummel

Saturday, October 4 @ 8:30 pm (Immediately following the performance of because)

@ PAVE Academy Charter School, 732 Henry St., Brooklyn, NY

Tickets are $25–$125 Beginning September 1. (Discounted Tickets available to Cora Dance students and alumni).

Photo by Jada Callender

Cora Dance’s Board of Directors presents Tribute Reception: Honoring Founding Artistic Director Shannon Hummel, immediately following the Saturday, October 4 performance of Because, at approximately 8:30 pm, at PAVE Academy Charter School, 732 Henry St., in Red Hook, Brooklyn, NYC.

This new annual event will recognize Cora staff, artists, alumni, and community members who have made significant contributions to the organization’s artistic and community service work. The inaugural 2025 Tribute Reception Honoree is Cora Dance Founding Artistic Director Shannon Hummel, who will be honored for the establishment of Cora Dance Brooklyn and 18 years of education and service work in the Red Hook community. 

Slideshow photos by Chastity Cortijo, Shannon Hummel, Steven Pisano, Gaia Squarci, and Heather White.

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