DRIFT DANCE COLLECTIVE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in northeast Ohio. We first met as members of our college dance company, and although we have each since moved into different career paths, we wanted to find a way to keep dance as a part of our lives. We believe that artistic expression, physical movement, and dance specifically are not things to grow out of, and should not be reserved for a particular age or demographic. We meet regularly to choreograph new work, rehearse, and explore new ways of moving. Our primary movement styles are modern, postmodern, and contemporary, and we function as a "collective” instead of a hierarchical company structure. We are currently working on our fourth dance film, and are always exploring other ways to spread an appreciation of dance to our community and beyond. Our mission is to promote artistry at all stages of life through innovative choreography, community outreach, and multimedia performance. As a collective, we function as a place for ideas, using dance as a way to tell stories and find meaning through movement. In our broader community, we strive to create accessible environments that promote curiosity, exploration, and appreciation for dance as an art form. Artists include Emily Baird, Gabrielle Croes, Madi Hunt, Claire Smrekar, and Maria Witt-Kelly.
