Co-Creative Embodiment

Develops choreography through collaborations in film, music, music video, and visual art, resulting in original works such as "Nowhere to Go But Up" and performances integrated into broader artistic contexts.

Conducts annual winter and summer intensives focused on partnering, improvisation, and composition, including structured daily classes and culminating showings. These multi-day programs are immersive and open to dancers and the public.

Creates and stages original choreographic works characterized by bold athleticism, intricate partnering, and artistic experimentation, including premieres presented at venues such as LaMama, BAM Fisher, and the Bryant Park Dance Festival. Performances are also shared through excerpts in collaborative events and festivals.

Offers dance instruction and sets choreography at institutions and programs including Peridance, Gibney, Ohio University, and the Association of Performing Arts Professionals conference, focusing on contemporary partnering and creative practice.

Produces and hosts multiple annual performances including the Seattle City Nutcracker, All-4-1 Dancepalooza, spring productions (such as Alice in Wonderland and Tough Roots), and reimagined classics like Swan Lake Remix, featuring both students and professional company members. Requires mandatory rehearsals and enforces dress codes for participation.

Hosts family-friendly holiday events such as the Santa Breakfast Mini Nutcracker, featuring Nutcracker performances, continental breakfast, balloon twisting, photo opportunities with characters, and door prizes, creating inclusive seasonal celebrations for the community.

Develops and presents original dance works such as "forward," "Tough Roots," and "Back to the Rainbow" through collaborative creation between dancers, choreographers, and artists, incorporating multimedia elements like computer-generated music and lighting sculptures. Premieres have been staged in Seattle and New York City.

Offers week-long summer dance camps and two 3-week sessions of weekly evening summer classes, culminating in a performance for families. Programs include instruction in multiple dance styles, arts and crafts, outdoor play, and choreography creation.

Provides ongoing dance classes for students aged 1.5 years through adults in contemporary, ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, acro, creative dance, and aikido, with instruction running from September to June and registration managed through an online Parent Portal. Offers trial classes and monthly tuition with an annual family registration fee.

Provides choreography for high-profile off-Broadway and Broadway productions such as Rent and If/Then, as well as large-scale events like Fashion’s Night Out: The Show in New York, which featured over 150 top models.

Engages in international cultural diplomacy through performances and choreographic workshops abroad, including a 4-week tour to Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, and Tunisia under the DanceMotion USA program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, combining artistic presentation with educational outreach.

Creates and presents original contemporary dance works characterized by theatricality, wit, and emotional depth, performed globally in theaters and non-traditional venues such as parks, pools, and soccer fields. The company has created over 40 original dances since its founding, including notable works like "Sleepless," "Seven," "Girls," "Contact Sport," and "Runaway."

Offers educational initiatives including seasonal intensives at The Juilliard School to prepare students for professional careers in contemporary dance, and conducts international training programs in countries like Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, and Tunisia to support young dancers and foster cultural exchange.

Creates digital and virtual dance performances, particularly during the pandemic, for institutions including The Juilliard School, Paul Taylor Dance Company, Works & Process at the Guggenheim, and YoungArts Foundation. Projects include "Bolero Juilliard" and other commissioned virtual works that unite multidisciplinary artists in innovative formats.

Produces large-scale community dance works that integrate professional dancers with non-dancers from local communities, often in public spaces. Notable projects include "Rhapsody," a site-specific work performed in parks across New York and Colorado with casts of over 30 participants, and "Stage Door," a theatrical piece featuring community members exploring themes of belonging and aging.

Provides sensory-friendly performances with adjusted lighting and relaxed audience norms, and ensures access to dance for individuals of all ages and training levels, including BIPOC and underserved communities, as part of its commitment to equity and inclusion.

Offers training and performance opportunities for adult dancers of all experience levels, including those without formal ballet training, through regular Saturday rehearsals and participation in annual productions such as the Nutcracker and Spring Production, with choreography tailored to the group.

Hosts an annual gala featuring a performance, cocktail hour, and post-performance reception with open bar and dancing, as well as curated benefit performances such as "Voices Transposed: The Refugee Crisis" to support its mission.