Madison Contemporary Dance

The Gratitude Project

15 square thumbnails that show various dancers in white clothing. Each is in a unique pose. The background of each thumbnail is teal.

Saturday, September 30 - Sunday, October 1

Promenade Hall

$22 general admission | $18 for students & seniors

Age Recommendation

All Ages

Contemporary and street-style dancers will be performing original works of collaborative dance inspired by stories of gratitude. Contemporary dance is a combination of ballet, modern, jazz and lyrical styles. Street styles include hip-hop, house, popping, breakdancing, krump and whacking. The performance is designed to connect the audience as well as the dancers to the positive things we have in our lives during challenging times.

Madison Contemporary Dance is an undeniably positive force in the Madison dance world.

Erin Kiley Rogers

Madison Contemporary Dance is so much more than a performance company; it's a champion of quality dance programming, community outreach, and connecting performers and teachers with opportunities in the area.

Nicole Novak

Photos

  • Four dancers in black on an outdoor stage. Three women are in various poses. One of them is being pulled to a standing position by a man.

  • A black and white photo dancers outside of the Madison capitol building. They are dressed in black street clothes.

  • A group of dancers in black on an outdoor stage. The are in a tight circle holding one dancer above their heads.

  • Dancers on a stage with a purple backdrop. They are wearing various tan outfits. Five dancers are holding one dancer above their heads while one dancer stands to the left and points at them.

  • A dancer crouching on her arms and legs. She is on an outdoor stage. Three dancers are in various positions behind her. They are all wearing black.

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