About DanceATL

Mission, Vision, and Values

Our Vision

To foster a vibrant dance landscape across the city that attracts and retains dance artists, plays a vital role in the Atlanta economy, and builds, engages, educates, and inspires.

Our Values

DanceATL shares knowledge. We provide resources that foster creativity and communication among artists and audiences to build community around dance in Atlanta.

DanceATL collaborates. We believe in participatory design, intersectionality, diversity, and accessibility in all its forms.

DanceATL preserves. We provide a platform where the full range of the city’s artistic voices can write, archive, and document Atlanta’s dance.

Our Mission

DanceATL forwards dance as a vibrant part of Atlanta’s arts ecosystem. We connect artists to resources, grow and engage audiences in the city, and support the full range of the industry by cultivating an awareness and appreciation of dance that is sustainable and expansive.

What We Do

DanceATL provides resources, promotion, and collaborative opportunities for the dance community in metro Atlanta. Project activities focus on advocacy, professional development and information resources, and are designed to gather and disseminate information, convene individuals and groups around key issues, facilitate networking, and stimulate the communal voice.

Services provided to the DanceATL Community:

Dance Calendar – a comprehensive free listing of Atlanta area dance performances.

DanceATL eNewsletter – contains news and complete listings of upcoming dance performances as well as classes, auditions and workshops.

Bi-Monthly Meetings – a forum for discussion on dance topics, bringing in community leaders to create awareness of challenges in the dance community.

DanceATL on Facebook – formed to network with fellow dancers and choreographers, announce upcoming performances and workshops and build an audience. The “wall” is open for anyone to post their info!

Website – includes company listing, production resources, auditions, administrative positions and internships, grants opportunities, and information on rental of spaces for classes, rehearsals and performances.

Advertizing – feature your company or event on the DanceATL homepage.

Also find us on Instagram!

  • Sunday Morning at 7 Photo by Alan Kimara Dixon

    Sunday Morning at 7
    Photo by Alan Kimara Dixon

  • Berdole Flamenco Photo by Erik Voss

    Berdole Flamenco
    Photo by Erik Voss

  • MODCO Dance Company Photo by Chris Richmond

    MODCO Dance Company
    Photo by Chris Richmond

  • Fly on the Wall Dance Company Photo by Paige McFall

    Fly on the Wall Dance Company
    Photo by Paige McFall

  • Zoetic Dance Photo by AJ Reynolds

    Zoetic Dance
    Photo by AJ Reynolds

 

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  • Come explore with @coredance ! First & Third Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm, this jam is facilitated by rotating practitioners from the Atlanta CI Community. Skill-building and integrated warm-up takes place for the first half hour which explores movement of the body through partnering, points of connection that can include weight-sharing, counter-balancing and momentum (recommended for beginners). $10 suggested donation or pay-what-you-can. For more information on whether a Contact Jam is for you, check out Karl Frost’s Body Research page: http://www.bodyresearch.org/contact-improvisa…/contact-jams/
  • Read our latest blog on danceatl.org to get your dance photos on our website, social media, and email newsletters. ✨ Photo courtesy of @immerseatl #danceatl #danceatlanta
  • #Repost @_izthewiz_ with @get_repost ・・・ THIS WEEKEND IS DA WEEKEND⚠️⚠️ José “Xtravaganza” The Influencer will be here in Atlanta, Ga to teach a Vogue Master Class. If you don’t know already he is most famous for his work with Madonna and her song “Vogue”🙅‍♂️ ALSO he is the Father of the House of Xtravaganza so you would be missing a lot if you didn’t come out. Ticket for day 1 is in my bio 💎 #atlantadance #class #train #vogue #madonna #vogueclass #atlanta #newyorkcity #voguenyc #ballroom
  • You're invited to @coredance Salon: The Art of Conversation on November 15th. View an excerpt of a new work choreographed by Core Dance's founder, Sue Schroeder, followed by a discussion. This is a free event with free food, registration is required. #danceatl
  • @terminusmbt is proud to present an immersive dance work by Atlanta native @troymacher , a dynamic soloist and accomplished choreographer with @nycballet Join Terminus as we perform Translation a living art installation that leads you on a sensory journey unique to the dance world. Tickets available now! Nov 9 at 8pm, Nov 10-11 at 2pm & 8pm. Westside Cultural Arts Center Tickets at www.terminus-serenbe.com/tickets
  • My People is a movement conversation between two queer human bodies of color. This multimedia performance by Corian Ellisor and Alex Abarca explores identity in relationship to family. (Birth and Chosen) With the use of dance, theater, music, costumes and film a nonlinear narrative gleans perspective on how these close affiliations tie into making us the humans we are. Show times are Friday, November 9 and Saturday, November 10 at 8pm, and Sunday, November 11 at 7pm. Buy your tickets on the 7stages website. The tickets are $20 for general admission and $15 for students and artists. #mypeople #danceatl
  • #Repost @dancecanvas with @get_repost ・・・ Calling ALL Atlanta Dancers! Dance Canvas is holding audtions for Atlanta based professional dancers for our 2018-19 Performance Series (March 22-23rd)! Auditions will be held November 4th at Gwinnett Ballet Theater 5:30-7:00 & Registration starts at 5:00. Dancers should be prepared for ballet, jazz and modern!! . . Dancers must be at least 18 years old. Pre-registration is encouraged!! click this link to fill out the form: https://goo.gl/forms/KixzL7kVYZIL8mbs1 . . #dancecanvas #dance #atlarts #performance #introducingthenextgeneration
  • #Repost @zoeticdance with @get_repost ・・・ CALL FOR ARTISTS // Zoetic Dance is proud to announce our call for artists for MIXTAPE 2019, presenting dance works in Atlanta of the feminine kind. Applications are open NOW for dance artists, deadline 12.28.18 midnight. . . Zoetic Dance is presenting, MIXTAPE 2019, an Atlanta dance festival showcasing dance works of the feminine nature and subject. MIXTAPE was first presented in 2017 in Atlanta, GA. . MIXTAPE 2019 strives to include both female and male dance artists and choreographers, showcasing works focusing on women, LGBTQ, gender identity and equality across all platforms in our culture. . The goal of MIXTAPE is to provide a platform for dance artists in Atlanta and beyond, in a collaborative effort to present works through the female perspective and voice. . Zoetic is eager to support artists whose work uplifts the idea of equality, justice and empowerment in our society as it relates to and encompasses the ideals of identity. Applying artists’ work should seek to explore and express their truths, beliefs and ideals on the feminine identity and issues facing women and LGBTQ. Artists of all gender identities are encouraged to apply and share their stories, journeys, experiences and perspectives on womanhood and femininity. . . . #mixtape #dancefestival #female #femme #danceartist  #women #female #LGBTQ #apply #callforartists #atlanta #womanhood #equality
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