Shaleigh Dance Works

ShaLeigh Dance Works (SDW) is a nonprofit, dance-theater company dedicated to inspiring people of all abilities, social backgrounds, cultures, and generations with the transformative power of dance. With a focus on artistic excellence, nurturing artists, and designing programs to empower those impacted by marginalization, SDW aims to provide a concrete example of how dance can transform people’s lives and enrich society. SDW creates programming at the intersection of art, culture, and social change to enrich our communities. The company also offers multiple performances that bring mixed-ability movers to professional stages and panel discussions on making dance inclusive to people with disabilities. SDW’s engagement practices are an integral part of their work and include partnerships with The Reality Center, Arts Access, Vision Insights, and Dark Room Ballet to provide advocacy, opportunities, and access to the arts for all people.