The company is dedicated to supporting the arts through several outreach programs.  

Art and Improv

The company guides viewers through art galleries around the city connecting movement with visual art in our Art and Improv activity.  Through a lecture/demonstration the company improvises phrases and short “dances” based on their inspiration from the artwork.  In preparation for this event, the company enters the exhibit and answers questions about line, design, form, light, space, texture and color and how each element connects movement and the work.  

Sketching Dance

Sketching Dance is an informal performance that is held to give the audience an inside look at how dances are made. The audience has an opportunity to see what happens in a rehearsal and through the dance making process as well as speak with the choreographers and dancers in a relaxed and open setting.

Visit with the Artists

Following each ABDC performance, the audience is given a a chance to respond to the dances they have just seen through our Visit with the Artist panel.  This immediate response allows the audience to be active in the critical process and walk away from the concert with answers to some questions they may have.  This program educates audience members of all ages on modern dance, its creative process and its role in society.

National Dance Week Community Performance

NDW Community Performance is an opportunity for ABDC to promote and support the art of dance in the community.  This concert is comprised of university and community based dance organizations/companies/ schools.  This performance provides an opportunity for dancers of all ages and levels to come together to celebrate dance.  This concert allows the audience to view a wealth of dance that exists in our community.

Master Classes

ABDC offers master classes in modern dance, pilates, yoga, improvisation, partnering and composition for all ages.