Artistic Director
Nadia Adame is a Spanish multidisciplinary award-winning artist with a spinal cord injury. She studied Ballet & Flamenco at the Royal Dance Conservatory of Madrid and has a BA in Theatre from the University of Colorado. She was a company member with AXIS (2000-2003) and Candoco Dance Company (2007-2008). In 2004, she co-founded and was the Co-Artistic Director of Compañía Y in Spain, a multimedia and performance collective. Nadia’s credits include dance, theatre, commercial, and independent film projects in the UK, Spain, US, and Canada. As a performer, she has been featured in works by Stephen Petronio, Bill T. Jones, Arthur Pita, Rafael Bonachela, Davis Robertson, Sonya Delwaide, Marc Brew, Chevi Muraday and Asun Noales, among others. For more information, visit www.nadiaadame.com.
“Looking ahead, my vision for AXIS is one of growth, innovation, and deepening connections. We will remain committed to our roots in accessibility, celebrating the unique perspectives of disabled dancers and artists. I envision AXIS as a platform where collaboration, creativity, and community flourish, both on stage and off. We will expand our reach, engage new audiences, and embrace the opportunity to tell stories that are daring, relevant, and deeply human. As we continue to evolve, I am excited to work with this extraordinary team to build a future where dance is not just a form of expression, but a space for transformation and belonging. I look forward to this next chapter, and to sharing AXIS’s artistry and vision with the world in new and exciting ways.” – Nadia Adame