AXIS Dance Company

Performing ArtsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees

AXIS Dance Company redefines contemporary dance by bringing together performers with and without disabilities to create technically demanding works that challenge audiences' assumptions about dance and disability. The organization emphasizes radical inclusivity in the dance sector, aiming to remove barriers and showcase the value of difference through performance. Established in 1987, the ensemble operates from Oakland, California, and has toured extensively across the United States, Israel, the UK, Europe, and Russia.

Beyond performances, AXIS runs integrated dance education and outreach programs that cover recreational through professional training, expanding access to dance for people of all abilities. The company has received multiple Isadora Duncan Dance Awards and has appeared on Fox TV's So You Think You Can Dance, highlighting its visibility in the performing arts community. In 2017, internationally renowned choreographer Marc Brew was appointed artistic director, marking a notable leadership transition and ongoing artistic development.

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