BOOKING
Forza Dance is a NYC-based arts organization dedicated to making dance more accessible through innovative storytelling and unique performances.
We tour low-tech, high-impact works that are adaptable for diverse venues. Our community engagement initiatives include workshops, talkbacks, classes, and residencies focused on building audiences for dance. Our goal is to share meaningful dance experiences with communities of all ages and backgrounds.
Booking Contact: Michaella Barron
michaellabarron@forzadance.org
FORZA FAST FACTS
Tour-Ready Show
La Tarantella
Forza Dance tours meaningful new works that create accessible entry points for dance within communities. We curate immersive events that combine dance, live music, and other art forms, alongside educational experiences.
La Tarantella is our captivating evening-length work by choreographer Michaella Barron, featuring an award-winning original piano score by Quinton Nennig performed live—placing music and movement in direct dialogue.
Inspired by the myth of tarantism, the work is reimagined through a contemporary, female lens, exploring empowerment, self-expression, and collective strength. La Tarantella connects with audiences across all ages and communities.
Creative Community Engagement
We offer educational programming that engages your unique community needs:
Masterclasses and Workshops
Talk-backs and Q&As
Pre-show art exhibits to showcase your community
Restaging repertoire on students of all experience levels
Open dance classes for all ages
Specialized classes for college students
University Workshops & Residencies
Rooted in Forza Dance’s founding mission to bridge collegiate training and professional practice, our 1 day–2 week residencies support emerging artists with tools for sustainable creative careers and are tailored to your program and dancers’ needs.
Fully customizable university residencies can include:
Masterclasses, repertory, and choreographic process workshops
Restaging Forza Dance repertory on your students
Creating a newly commissioned work
Interdisciplinary performances that connect departments across campus, including music, visual arts, and science, etc)
Past workshop partners: SMU, Texas Woman’s University, Tarrant County College, University of St. Thomas (Houston)
