Artivism In Motion
Red Clay Dance Company lives to awaken Glocal Artivism through creating, performing and teaching dances of the African Diaspora.
LA FEMME DANCE FESTIVAL RETURNS THIS MARCH
We’re proud to present the 5th edition of La Femme Dance Festival at the Harris Theater. Featuring a world premiere by Rena Butler, signature works by our founder Vershawn Sanders-Ward, and guest performances by Chloé Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies and South Chicago Dance Theatre, this biennial festival centers Black women leading the future of dance.
YOU’RE INVITED TO
PAINT THE TOWN RED
Step into a night of purpose, passion, and performance at Red Clay Dance Company’s annual fundraiser, Paint the Town Red! Join us on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM for an unforgettable evening that celebrates the power of dance to inspire change.
CREATE. CONNECT. MOVE.
Our classes celebrate the rich traditions of African Diasporic Dance while offering a diverse selection of contemporary movement classes.
YOUR ART. YOUR STORY. YOUR IMPACT
Join a community of young creators using movement to shift culture and spark change. Making The Artivist® is a paid 12-month apprenticeship — built for the artist in you.
As a Black, female-led, for-purpose organization, Red Clay Dance Company strives to:
•AMPLIFY VOICES OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA
•SEEK REMUNERATION EQUITY FOR ARTISTS
•SUPPORT BLACK WOMEN
•CREATE ACCESSIBLE EXCELLENCE
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