5 Inspiring Inclusive Dance Companies You Should Know

Dance is not only a way to spend time, but a language. A language that transcends barriers. Inclusive dance companies are currently paving the way in making movement accessible to everyone-regardless of ability, background, or experience. Today, I'd like to highlight five incredible organizations that are helping redefine what it means to dance.

1. Move Inclusive Dance

   Move Inclusive Dance is a nonprofit organization that offers dance lessions for people of all abilities. Their classes emphasize personality, creativity, and community. Whether you're a beginner or someone who has been dancing for a little while, Move Inclusive Dance is a welcoming environment that has something for everyone. Currently they have weekly classes in Nashville and in Franklin but hopefully will expand soon.

   

   Image Credit: Move Inclusive Dance

   Learn more on their website: https://www.moveinclusivedance.com

   
   

2. Inclusive Dance Cork

   Inclusive Dance Cork is a company for people with or without disabilities to ensure that everyoe is on the same level. They have a variety of choreographers come in to learn from, like Marc Brew. The classes are held at Dance Cork Firkin Crane in Cork, Ireland. It offers a variety of new ways to move and think about movement giving dancers a clearer understanding of the purpose of each movement.

   

   Image Credits: Inclusive Dance Cork

   Learn more on their website: https://dancecorkfirkincrane.ie/inclusive-dance-cork-idc/

   
   

3. AXIS Dance Company

   AXIS Dance Company, based in the United States, is a mainly contemporary oriented company for dancers with and without disabilities. They are well known for their inspirational and professional performances as well as their efforts to advocate for the presence of disability in the arts.

   

   Image Credits: AXIS Dance Company

   Learn more on their website: https://axisdance.org

   
   

4. Dance Ability International

   Dance Ability International is a global organization that focuses on promoting inclusive dance and education with the use of workshops, festivals, and residencies. Founded by Alito Alessi, it embraces the abilities of all bodies.

   

   Image Credits: Dance Ability International

   Learn more on their website: https://www.danceability.com

5. Freedance

   Freedance is a United Kingdom-based company that offers dance classes, worshops and the ability to be featured in performances for people with disabilities as well as those without disabilities. Their main focus is self-expression and creativity.

Image Credits: Freelance Company UK

Learn more on their website: freedance.co.uk