Csárdás Dance Company: A History

In Csárdás Dance Company, author Richard Graber provides an engaging twenty-year retrospective on the story of how an ethnic dance company served as a vehicle for preserving his cultural heritage through dance. Founding the dance company that would give birth to many unique experiences that would last him and others a lifetime, Graber shares what sparked his motivation, how the company began and later transitioned into a school, and why he eventually suspended operations. Highlighting the most memorable experiences—and also the many individuals who helped the organization achieve success along the way—explore how Graber navigated the challenges of running a nonprofit organization in today’s economic climate, and discover how these experiences have helped an individual with a vision continue his work with nonprofit arts organizations today.