WHO ARE WE?

Forza (Power)

Forza Dance is a multifaceted organization that creates space for artists to research. Together our entities challenge industry norms and support artists in their journey. We originated as Artist After Hours in 2020, and continue to grow in response to the industry needs. Join our community of artists by attending a low-cost development workshop or an upcoming Company performance!

MISSION

Forza Dance creates empowering opportunities to research and share our collective purpose as artists through our two facets: Community and Company. With free or low cost programming, Forza Community aims to support the artist’s journey, build a dialogue on the “now” and the “next” for the dance industry, and facilitate exchange of these ideas to all ages and experience levels. Forza Company is a performance-based collective that puts these Community findings to motion. The company intends to inspire a more empathetic society by sharing work with the public. In all events, Forza Dance cultivates a sustainable learning environment that uses feedback to ignite change in both the self and the dance industry.

VISION

Group of dancers drawing in a circle

Forza Dance aims to build a community of artists passionate about creating a more innovative, transparent and equitable future. Our community understands the weight artists hold in driving cultural change and works to listen, shape, and share all voices. Forza Dance supports artists through constant changes within the industry with the proper resources and guidance. It strives to bridge the gap between different age and experience levels. Both facets of the organization evolve as the dance industry changes. We aim to inspire, to actively research, and to welcome all people and ideas… all to develop a more compassionate world!

Values

⋆ Empathy ⋆ Development ⋆ Transparency ⋆ Autonomy ⋆ Accessibility ⋆

  • How can we dismantle the stigma of the starving artist?

  • How can we stand up for our work and ensure sustainable, fair compensation?

  • How can we create environments that value the individual, no matter their position?

WATCH TO LEARN MORE ABOUT FORZA

Watch to learn about the history of Forza Dance Company + Community and our vision for the dance world from our Founder and Director Michaella Barron.