AXIS’ Engagement Programs launched in 1989 in direct response to the community’s desire to study this new artform – integrated dance. AXIS maintains an extensive engagement program , offering opportunities for all ages and abilities, and we are a primary pre-professional training ground for aspiring dancers with disabilities.
Click on the title of a program below to learn more.
If you have further questions, please fill out the ‘Engagement Form’ on our Contact Page.
Youth Programs
Youth Assembly Program
AXIS Dance Company’s in-school or in-theater assemblies provide students with the exciting experience of enjoying a live AXIS performance. We offer two assemblies – one for grades K-5 and one for grades 6-12. AXIS dancers showcase artistic repertory, provide educational information on disability, share personal dance history, and introduce the audience to an integrated dance experience. Programs include a 5-minute Q&A session at the end. AXIS provides an Activity Guide for teachers to use with their students prior to and after the assembly.
Youth Classes
AXIS Dance Company currently does not offer virtual or in-person classes designed specifically for youth. However, we are in the process of developing a youth education program. Stay tuned for more information!
Adult Programs
Teacher Trainings
Teachers, educators and administrators are given tools to create an equitable, accessible and creative environment in their classroom or organization. Workshops and in-depth trainings include participatory exercises and activities for use in classrooms, as well as discussion about disability, language, and the development of AXIS’ extraordinary inclusive community education program.
Classes and Workshops
At AXIS, we believe everyone can dance. Classes & workshops are taught by company dancers, community teaching artists, and AXIS alumni. All online and in-person classes are open to dancers with and without disabilities; please read individual class & workshop descriptions for more information.
Summer Intensive
AXIS’ Summer Intensive is an unparalleled dance experience for dancers with and without disabilities. Participants develop their technique while collaborating with dancers from across the globe. The 2024 Summer Intensive will be held this June in the Bay Area, California –– with more information coming soon.
AXIS for ALL
AXIS for ALL a series of FREE on-demand virtual workshops that are designed to support disabled people and their communities’ creativity, embodiment, and well-being through guided movement, dance, and meditation.
AXIS for ALL is great for all-ages and features guided movement and dance. Videos include seated/wheelchair-based instruction focused on bringing movement into the body, taught by AXIS Company Artists. All videos are closed captioned for Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences.