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staibdance is an Atlanta-based contemporary dance company that values the provocative power of movement. Through performances, workshops and intensives, we celebrate our dynamic cultural ecosystem, and ignite conversations to foster community.

REPERTORY AVAILABLE FOR TOURING

FENCE

*NEFA/NDP Touring Subsidies Available

7-10 dancers | 60 minutes

fence is a journey into a messy world of power struggles and dismissed histories, and an examination of how "otherness" can rob our power or become its source. Founded upon dramatic, life-changing events encountered as a child in Iran, George Staib and his company embarked on their most political and socially driven work to date.

fence was made possible by generous funding from the New England Foundation for the Arts, National Dance Project.

2019

WISHDUST

8-10 dancers | 65 minutes

w i s h d u s t turns a sharp lens to the aging process: how do the forces of free will and fate co-mingle with satisfaction and regret? Looking back on 50 years of life choices, Staib creates a fantasy world of alternate paths where dancers move through a landscape peppered with hanging pomegranates, Armenian symbols of prosperity - perfect internal worlds, housing sweet possibilities and unattainable goals.

w i s h d u s t ponders willingness, determination, giving up, and wondering what could have been if things had been different.

2017

MOAT

9-10 dancers | 55 minutes

Moat, reflects upon Staib’s memories of immigrating from Iran to a small Pennsylvania town during the Iran Hostage Crisis. Fueled by heightened anti-Middle Eastern sentiment in the United States, the family faced -- as many do -- the cultural assimilation conundrum: how much should/can people change to fit the surrounding culture? What traditions will they give up in the name of fitting in? What is too important and remains intact?

In a parallel motif, the work raises questions of self-protection; what is the difference between insulation and isolation? When a drastic event or change forces us to construct a protective shell, what are the consequences? Barriers shut out negative outcomes but they also hold those inside prisoner. It becomes as hard to get out as it is to let people in.

2016

“…the dancers’ performances expressed a broad emotional range and technical polish throughout the equally wide-ranging vocabulary of movement for which Staib is well known.” - Art Papers

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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

SUMMER INTENSIVE IN ITALY

The staibdance summer intensive in Sorrento, Italy, serves as a meeting place for emerging and established movement artists from across the globe. Held each July, participants are encouraged to create collaboratively, embrace spontaneity, build foundations for life-long connections, and hone authentic, unique voices. The intensive is a source for personalized attention and provides individuals time and space for infinite growth as artists. Together, participants merge with the history, customs, warmth of the region, and celebrating cultural exchange.

ROOT THEORY

ABSORB, ANCHOR, SUPPORT AND STORE. UNCOVER WHAT IS BELOW THE SURFACE. GROW.

Root Theory is three-day discovery workshop, held each January for movers of all backgrounds and experience levels. During this time, we embrace the limitless potential of being spontaneous, through abandon and risk-taking. We uncover what is below the surface of our vocabularies, inclinations and boundaries. We take time to recognize and honor our motivations. We take time to recognize and honor our motivations. We acknowledge the role of personal culture within diverse and dynamic, activated communities.

staibdance has been recognized and awarded funding by :

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation , City of Atlanta, Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, The Emory University Research Committee, The Latham Foundation, The National Endowment for the Arts, The New England, Foundation for the Arts, South Arts and the The Vail Family Foundation.

BOOKING INQUIRIES

Artistic Director, George Staib george@staibdance.com

Managing Director, Sarah Hillmer managingdirector@staibdance.com

photo © from top to bottom : Christina Massad, Ari Loeb, Jonah Hooper, Peter Erikssen, Bailey Harbaugh, Christina Massad