Parangal Dance Company performs traditional Filipino dance rooted in ancestral knowledge and Indigenous cultural heritage. Their legacy is safeguarded through IMOD’s Archives, where stories, photographs, and videos are digitized to ensure these vital traditions are preserved, celebrated, and shared for generations to come.
IMOD Archives: Preserving Dance in Motion
The International Museum of Dance Archives are more than a place to store the past—they are a living, breathing legacy of movement, memory, and cultural brilliance from around the world.
In partnership with ChromaDiverse (CD)—a nonprofit leader in digital dance preservation—IMOD is redefining what it means to archive the ephemeral. As of 2025, ChromaDiverse is IMOD’s permanent digital preservation partner, fully integrated under our brand, with a formal merger planned for the 2025–2026 season.
ChromaDiverse’s mission is to help dance organizations preserve, celebrate, and amplify their art forms online, turning dormant materials into dynamic, accessible digital archives. Their innovative tools, CD DigitalVault™ and SmartCapture™, tackle the challenges of documenting and preserving dance, while also strengthening everyday operations—from licensing and restaging to fundraising, marketing, and community engagement.
What Makes the IMOD Archives Different
Fast & Efficient – We don’t believe in waiting years to see results. Our archive system is built for speed and responsiveness.
Affordable – We offer a low-cost, high-impact model that ensures artists and small organizations are not left behind.
Community-Driven – We handle every contribution with care, context, and cultural respect.
Equity-Minded Access – Our archive is designed to reach beyond museum walls, offering access to exhibitions, performances, and educational content for those unable to attend in person due to financial or geographic constraints.
As we move into our next chapter, the IMOD Archives will continue to evolve as a vital foundation for our museum’s work—supporting dance communities locally, nationally, and globally.
To learn more about ChromaDiverse’s tools or start building your own living archive, visit chromadiverse.org.
Let’s preserve the past—and move it powerfully into the future.