Full Radius Dance

Full Radius Dance is a professional modern dance company in the field of physically integrated dance based in Atlanta. The company features dancers with and without physical disabilities.

Founding

In 1990, founder Douglas Scott established Dance Force, a traditional modern dance company. He began teaching classes for people with disabilities in 1993 through a partnership with VSA Arts of Georgia, and in 1995 formed a sister company for dancers with disabilities called E=Motion. The companies formally merged to create Full Radius Dance in 1998. Douglas Scott continues to serve as Artistic and Executive Director.

Work

Full Radius Dance has created more than 50 repertory works. The company produces two concerts in Atlanta each year, including the Modern Atlanta Dance Festival, performs in festivals, tours, and presents site-specific and community works. Critically acclaimed works choreographed by Artistic Director Douglas Scott include "Passione", "Crawl/Climb", "Touch",[1] "Bar Songs",[2] "It is four years ago and it is yesterday",[3] and "SNAPSHOT".

Education

Full Radius Dance offers educational programs, masterclasses, and workshops for all ages. The company also offers professional training in physically integrated dance through apprenticeships,[4] residencies, and a summer intensive.[5]

The Modern Atlanta Dance Festival

Full Radius Dance is the host company of the Modern Atlanta Dance (MAD) Festival. A juried festival, MAD was created in 1995 to present the best of Georgia's modern and contemporary dance. Over the past two decades, Full Radius Dance has presented more than 65 companies and independent choreographers, and paid over $30,000 in honorariums to MAD participants.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Thomas, Chelsea (2013-01-20). "Full Radius Dance premieres three contemporary works". Dance Informa.
  2. ↑ Yewell Volin, Emily (2011-01-23). "Full Radius Dance in Concert". Dance Informa.
  3. ↑ Bond Perry, Cynthia (2014-01-28). "Review: Full Radius completes a patchwork quilt of inventive, and thoughtful, modern dance". ArtsATL.
  4. ↑ "Apprenticeships". 30 March 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  5. ↑ "Summer Intensive". 30 March 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  6. ↑ "The MAD Festival". 30 March 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2015.

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