Gardenhouse Dance was founded and directed by Nicole Livieratos in 1992 and continued through 2010 when Nicole chose to work as an independent artist rather than as a non-profit entity.  During that time Gardenhouse became one of Atlanta’s most respected dance companies, known for constant innovation, exceptional quality, and an overall body of work that was varied but clearly focused.  Nicole guided a core group of dancers who brought technical expertise, diversity, variation, and a sense of humanity to the tight ensemble work.

Gardenhouse broke ground for dance in Atlanta. The dance company was the first to be commissioned by the High Museum of Art (Shedding for the Mineko Grimmer exhibition), first dance company in residence at the Hambidge Center for the Arts and Sciences, first in Atlanta to create and install site-specific dance video, and Nicole was the first choreographer to speak as part of the High’s lecture series. Gardenhouse received accolades from the press, awards, and grants. 

Gardenhouse Dance: passionate, delightful, indelible. Small but mighty.