Choreographer Mark Dendy is one of the dance world’s most idiosyncratic and experimental spirits. Yet being in the experimental lane doesn’t offer much security. Even his most successful projects take their toll. “After, I was ready to quit because I had spent my life savings to stage it. Once again it’s the plight of the artist. It’s hard to be almost 40 and not have a little extra in the bank in case something happens.” – New York Times