Mission
The mission of Southern Danceworks is to advance dance as a major art form, contributing to and enriching the life, culture, and communities of the South.

A part of the community since 1963, the company offers a wide variety of acclaimed programs, including repertory concerts with works by Alabamians as well as other nationally renowned choreographers.  As part of its outreach program, Southern Danceworks, hold educational performance for schools, master classes, and teacher workshops based on the Alabama Course of Study ofArts Education.

Company members are highly trained professionals and include specialists for preschool students, for those with special needs, for non-dancers and the elderly.

Artistic Vision

• Brings new audiences to modern dance through the unity of dance and live music
• Commisions new work by guest choreographers
• Collaborates with a variety of community artists and arts organizations
• Develops partnerships for educational outreach programs
• Trains dancers to achieve the highest professional level of modern dance