Choreographer's Note
Part-human, part-animal creatures such as the Mereminne (MEH-ray-MIH-nay; an ancient word for mermaid) symbolize a deep truth: that we are animal as well as human, and that humans are intrinsically part of nature. Many of my dances explore this connection with nature and its relationship to spirituality. The genesis of my choreography is the desire to reconnect the dancer, and thereby the audience, with life and spirit.

Mission Statement
Mereminne Dancers is a contemporary modern dance group based in New York City and performing the work of choreographer and composer Lacy James. The company's concerts have been described by audience members as "deep, moving and elegant" and as bringing a sense of "healing and community" and a feeling of celebration. The company's long-term goal is to share its work with diverse communities in and beyond the New York metropolitan area through performances, classes and workshops, reaching out not only to dancegoers and the dance community but also to children and others who may not customarily attend modern dance events.

Company History
Mereminne Dancers was formed in 2000 with a core group of several dancers who had been working with Lacy over the previous few years. The troupe has been presented at many New York City venues including the International Dance Festival-NYC 2002, the 92nd Street Y, the White Room Dance Series, and The Remember Project at St. Mark's Church. The company's debut New York season took place in September of 2003 at the Theater of the Riverside Church. Most recently, Mereminne Dancers have been guests of the Swarthmore Project, a summer residency at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania, and have performed as guest artists at Salem College in Winston-Salem, NC.