"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
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
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 RDC's working artists. 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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Are you a dancer age 11 - 18? Check out our summer programs which typically take place in June. During the Summer Intensive, take technique classes, learn original choreography, expand partnering skills and creative tools, and participate in workshops focused on holistic dancer wellbeing. For high-schoolers, immerse yourself in a professional experience through Choreography Project, learning an original work from one of RDC's Season Choreographers, and perform at the St. Louis Contemporary Dance Festival.​​
