Our Story
The inspiration for the name “Pony Box” came from a drawing by Jaime’s daughter. When asked what the drawing was, Tatiana explained,“It’s a pony box, you put everything in it, even your dreams.”
The Full Story
Founded in 2012, Pony Box Dance Theatre is a bicoastal arts nonprofit whose mission is to share the joy and healing power of dance with everyone.
The organization has two main aspects: a professional contemporary dance company comprised of all male-identifying artists, and community educational programs.
Jaime drew inspiration from the constrained choreographic range offered to male-identifying dancers and the pioneering dance work of Ted Shawn when creating PBDT. The company promotes the work of cutting-edge choreographers: Rena Butler, Jaime Carabetta, Norbert de la Cruz, Omar Roman de Jesus and Yoshito Sakuraba.
Beyond the pursuit of artistic excellence, PBDT also has a strong commitment to community outreach in underserved areas of LA and NYC.
The organization has created two flagship programs over the past decade: “Best Foot Forward” and “Dance for Life." Currently, PBDT has programs at juvenile facilities, homeless shelters, group homes, hospitals, LGBQT + and community centers.
In addition, PBDT offers a variety of community engagement including masterclasses, workshops, family dance, senior dance, artist talks, and lecture demonstrations.
PBDT celebrated our 10th Anniversary in 2023. Our journey thus far is a testament to the transformative power of dance as an art form. We cannot wait to grow our communities and continue transforming lives through dance.