AXIS Dance Company

Led by Artistic Director Nadia Adame and Managing Director Danae Rees, AXIS Dance Company is one of the nation’s most acclaimed ensembles of disabled, non-disabled, and neurodiverse performers. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, the company has toured to over 100 cities in the U.S. and internationally over the past 35 years. In addition to their extensive touring and performances, AXIS provides integrated dance education and outreach programs, building paths to dance education for disabled and non-disabled people of all ages and experiences. Program: “Flutter;” choreography: Robin Dekkers; music: Steve Reich, Johann Sebastian Bach. “Historias Rotas;” choreography: Nadia Adame; music: Paul Shapera. “Desiderata;” choreography: Asun Noales; music: Aurora Bauzà, Pere Jou. Includes introduction by Melanie George and Post-Show Talk with Nadia Adame, Julie Nakayama, Alaja Badalich, David Calhoun, Zara Anwar, and Louisa Marie moderated by Melanie George. This performance was filmed live on July 14, 2023 on the outdoor Henry J. Leir Stage at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. Video by Nel Shelby Productions. Full-length performance films are copyright of Jacob’s Pillow. No part of this video, in whole or in part, may be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, adapted, or otherwise used without prior written authorization from Jacob’s Pillow.