About WV Dance Company
Founded in 1977, WV Dance Company is West Virginia’s premier professional touring dance company, dedicated to enriching lives through the art of movement. Blending original choreography, dynamic performance, and arts education, the company shares stories that reflect both the cultural roots and contemporary spirit of Appalachia. Through its statewide and regional tours, WV Dance Company continues to inspire audiences, nurture creativity, and connect communities through the universal language of dance.
In 1977, West Virginia Dance Company was founded with the distinct purpose of enriching lives through dance. Today, the company continues to perform a unique repertory of modern works inspired by the diverse cultures and people of the world, including those of our home region of Appalachia.
Believing that movement is a universal language of communication that has the power to reach everyone, WV Dance Company offers approachable modern dance with educational, engaging and thought-provoking themes that appeal to audiences of any age or background.
The company has performed extensively throughout West Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region, and reaches tens of thousands of K-12 students each year, through its touring arts education program. Engagements range from single performances to multi-day residencies in K-12, college/university, or community venues. Extensive outreach options are available in a variety of formats for dancers and non-dancers alike, allowing communities to connect and learn through movement, gain insight into the process of dance and provide a rich, participatory experience.