Collide Theatrical Dance Company

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Our Mission:  We tell narrative stories through a variety of dance styles and music for diverse, multi-generational audiences.

The Joy of Storytelling Dance

For 11 seasons, Collide has been proud to tell universally human stories through the power of theatrical dance. Through movement, rhythm, and emotion, dance unites audiences in a shared experience that transcends our differences. As the artistry unfolds, audiences connect with performers and each other, experiencing moments of empathy, reflection, and joy. To make this magic happen, we are guided by Collide’s four core values: creating artistic excellence, sustaining community access to our art, supporting our artists, and welcoming all.

Our Art & Artists

35 original shows

200+ professional artists have performed with us since 2013

40% are artists of color

80% have returned to us at least once - an outstanding retention rate

Shows explore themes like:

Celebrity obsession

Female empowerment

Mental health

The Black Experience 

LGBTQIA+ stories 

Bullying

Coming of age 

Reaching Community Audiences in 2023-24

5,000+ people attended our 4 original shows, including a school tour of Wonderland, our mental health education show, performed in 11 local schools. 

40% of our audience attends with free/discount Dance Pass tickets 

Did you know?

- 3 guest artists from New York were featured in our recent production of Bonnie & Clyde 

- Our Choreographer/Director Incubator program offers dancers a chance to build their creative leadership skills

- We are a talent pipeline for area theaters, with many Collide dancers also teaching and performing at venues like the Guthrie, Ordway, and Chanhassen Dinner Theatre due to high demand for our dance styles.

Your gifts and grants help us to:

–Create new shows

–Maintain artistic excellence 

–Provide broad community access

–Keep tickets affordable

–Pay artists competitively