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"I find Resilience Dance Company to be one of the most exciting things to happen to St. Louis' dance community in years. Their research-based movement approach and embrace of improvisation have captured my attention every time I've been fortunate enough to see them perform."
- St. Louis Dance HQ

A picture of Emily Haussler, RDC's Artistic Director, sitting in a black director's chair while wearing a professional black outfit and tan leather jacket, smiles out to welcome people to RDC's website.
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WELCOME!

 

"My name is Emily Haussler. I founded RESILIENCE Dance Company in 2019 to create a space in which artists came first, and good art followed. Whether I had a budget of $500 or $500,000, or was making work in a proscenium theater or a park, I knew I wanted a professional space that prioritized dancers.

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I chose the name RESILIENCE to honor the emotional, mental, and physical resilience of dancers. At RESILIENCE, we create new models of professional dance by paying artists first, adapting to alternative production styles, providing holistic physical and mental health resources to dancers, and working collaboratively to ensure all voices are authentically incorporated in our processes - all while creating exceptional dance experiences.

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I invite you to explore, learn more about our work and impact, and meet the incredible artists with whom we work. Be a part of the growth and help fuel human connection through dance."

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-Emily Haussler

Artistic and Executive Director

OUR MISSION

RESILIENCE Dance Company creates exceptional dance experiences that fuel human connections..
Learn more about our values and our vision for healthy, equitable work environments that nourish dance artists and the communities they serve.

MEET THE COMPANY

RESILIENCE Dance Company is made up of nine unique Company Artists - get to know each of them and read more about what they bring to our creative processes.

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WATCH

RDC's 25/26 Season will feature a repertory concert at Catherine B. Berges Theatre in the Fall, and new community collaboration with Continuum Vocal Ensemble in the Winter, and a company created world premiere at the Lee Theater in the Spring. Outside mainstage events, catch RDC in other local collabs and pop-up events.

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Not in St. Louis? Catch RDC on tour in Cleveland, OH and Chicago, IL this season!

SUPPORT

Shift the narrative of the "starving artist" and help create systemic change in the dance industry. 67% of our annual expense budget goes directly to paying working artists, with about 45% going to dancers. Join us to promote a healthy, financially sustainable future for artists and support accessible classes, workshops, and performances.

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Make a tax-deductible donation today.

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MOVE WITH US

$10 drop-in classes offered weekly for int/adv. students and professionals looking for continued training.

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Come experience a mix of modern, ballet, floorwork, contemporary, improv, conditioning and more - all taught in a welcoming, human environment.

BE SEEN

Share works in progress with the community - no time requirements, no genre restrictions, no formal adjudication process. We hold space for choreographers 18+ in St. Louis to share their work and be seen. Learn more:

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GROW

Are you a dancer age 11 - 18? Check out our summer programs which typically take place in June. Take technique classes, learn original choreography, expand partnering skills and creative tools, and participate in workshops focused on holistic dancer wellbeing.​​

GET INVOLVED

Help out at our events and performances, and receive free tickets!

Book RDC for your next event, or bring in the company for a master class

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DONATE

Make a tax-deductible donation to support RDC's company model and community programs that put artists first. 
CONTACT
Join our mailing list to receive information on upcoming events and opportunities with the company. 
FOLLOW US

Follow @resiliencedancecompanystl on Facebook and Instagram to check out the company's latest projects and offerings.
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Studio Address: 1201 N. Warson Rd,

St. Louis, MO, 63132​

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Email: info@resiliencedancecompany.com

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