Our journey toward social justice is deeply connected to antiracist and decolonizing practices. As a Boston-based dance theater company, we acknowledge that we create and perform on the unceded lands of the Massachusett, Nipmuc, and Wampanoag tribes. We collaborate closely with these Indigenous communities, standing in solidarity with their fight for decolonization.
Our decolonizing practices include:
Embracing a collaborative creation process, where every voice—whether in rehearsals or community work—is heard and respected.
Ensuring that individuals whose stories we embody are fully present in the creation and presentation process.
Inviting community partners to all rehearsals through our open-door policy, where they review, approve, and receive compensation and credit for their contributions.
Compensating every artist and collaborator fairly.
Rejecting colonial standards of “beauty” or “dancer body” ideals, celebrating all human forms as divine sources of creation and expression.
Drawing inspiration from the organic multiplicity of our identities, amplifying the voices of underrepresented peoples.
Maintaining a zero-discrimination policy regarding race, ability, sexual orientation, or gender expression.
Through these practices, we are committed to dismantling colonial paradigms and fostering an inclusive, equitable artistic environment for all.
