AXIS Dance Company offers mind-opening performances and dance workshops for grades K-5 and 6-12. These programs showcase innovative, contemporary choreography and emphasize collaboration among disabled, non-disabled and neurodiverse people.
In 2025, AXIS is transitioning to a theater-hosted model for our Youth Engagement Performances vs. in-school assemblies. We invite you and your students to join us for the following theater-hosted youth performances:
🔸 Lesher Center for the Arts: March 5th
11am-12pm (Grades K-5) – Tickets available here
🔸 Stanford Live: Mar 17th.
Grades K-5 – 11:00am – 12:00pm – SOLD OUT
Grades 6-12 – 1:30 – 2:30pm –Tickets available here
🔸 Livermore Valley Arts: March 26th
11am – 12pm (Grades K-5) – Tickets available here
We’re also facilitating our renowned Teacher Training with Stanford Live!
🔸 Fundamentals of Inclusive Teaching – Feb 26th from 4:30 – 6 PM
🔸 Full Teacher Training (Modules I & II) – Mar 1st & 2nd (full day workshops)
Why are we making this transition?
TO ENSURE a fully accessible experience for both participating schools and the AXIS teaching artists.
TO PROVIDE a positive model, fully illustrating the importance of accessibility and inclusion for all.
TO OFFER more students and educators the opportunity to see live integrated dance, participate in collaborative activities, and engage with the performers in an accessible environment.
TO SUPPORT CA school districts and schools with resources to use Prop 28 funding.
TO ENGAGE with theater venues to create a broader understanding of accessibility in their space for audience, performers, and staff.
Any questions? Please reach out to [email protected]
To learn more about our other engagement offerings for youth, please click to link below to ready our Engagement Guide:
More information on Creative / Integrated Dance Workshops below.
Creative Dance Workshops
For Grades K-5: AXIS will teach creative dance classes to disabled, non-disabled, and neurodiverse youth. Participants will be led through activities that encourage them to explore their own movement vocabulary, build confidence, practice cooperation, and develop an appreciation of each other’s individual, creative expression. This workshop pairs well with our K-5 Youth Performance. Maximum of 25 participants.
Integrated Dance Workshops
For Grades 6-12: AXIS will introduce elements of integrated dance for disabled, non-disabled, and neurodiverse students. The emphasis of this class will be on investigation and exploration, using creative movement, improvisation, and modern dance technique. Target audiences are students with some level of dance, athletic, or movement experience. This workshop pairs well with our 6-12 Youth Performance. Maximum of 25 participants.
Thank you to our Funders
AXIS’ Youth Programs are supported in part by the
California Arts Council, a state agency. Learn more at www.arts.ca.gov
