Forklift Danceworks

Forklift Danceworks creates dances with people that don't consider themselves dancers. Through collaborations with over 25 different communities so far—including utility lineworkers, warehouse employees, and city pool/aquatics workers-Forklift dances show the skilled movement and tell the often unheard stories of the people whose work sustains our daily lives. Forklift collaborates with community members to co-author and perform in large-scale civic spectacles. Ultimately, Forklift Danceworks creates opportunities for civic change, deepens understanding of the jobs essential to urban life, and fosters connections between citizens and across communities. Learn more at: