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Dance Passport

By juxtaposing the dance works of acclaimed international choreographers from places such as Turkey, Cuba, and Taiwan, this inspiring program asks audience members to consider how cultural tradition affects identity and self-expression. With Nimbus Dance students experience how artistic innovation can transcend an individual’s background to achieve universal expression. Program options: In-person Please fill out this […]

Stories from Around the World

Take your students on a lively dance expedition with Nimbus – exploring culture, language and history from throughout the world. With stops in China, Sweden, and Cuba, students make connections between dance and literacy with this performance based on folktales, historical events, and cultural traditions. Bright costumes, engaging music, and live narration enhance the program, […]

Join the Celtic Revival

Join the Celtic Revival that’s sweeping the country! Try your hand (and feet!) at Irish set dancing—a form of social dancing similar to square dancing. Danced to jigs, reels, polkas, and hornpipes, set dancing—traditionally performed during a céilí (Irish dance/social)— promotes physical coordination, learning to count measures of music, and recognizing repeating patterns. Learn a […]

Dance Inspirations

Demonstrating what inspires a choreographer to create dances, Freespace Dance uses shapes, patterns, and students’ everyday interactions to create movement. Through audience participation and wonderful dancing, the company presents an excellent introduction to the world of modern dance as the students are encouraged to find their own dance inspirations. Program options: In-person Please fill out this […]