The 2012-2013 season was packed with movement, mentorship, and meaningful collaborations. From the Summer Intensive and company auditions to the TransAtlantic Project—a groundbreaking festival uniting Red Clay Dance and Uganda’s Keiga Dance Company—this season embodied the company’s commitment to training, performance, and international exchange. Whether nurturing emerging dancers or showcasing bold new works, Red Clay Dance continued to push the boundaries of Afro-contemporary dance.

Red Clay Dance Artistic Director Vershawn Sanders takes center stage in ART: Creativity in Four Seasons, a documentary by emerging filmmaker Timothy Lydon. Following three Chicago-based artists through the ebb and flow of the seasons, the film explores Vershawn’s journey as a purpose-driven artist—balancing leadership, creativity, and community-building through dance. From preparing for performances to forging international collaborations, her story is one of resilience, vision, and cultural impact. Stay tuned as her journey unfolds on screen.

Time Out Chicago & Culturadar Critic's Pick: Celebrating Our Legacy
Red Clay Dance Company’s Celebrating Our Legacy was named a Critic’s Pick by Time Out Chicago and Culturadar—and for good reason. This powerful one-night-only performance at Kennedy-King College’s Katherine Dunham Theater highlighted the company’s signature storytelling rooted in the African Diaspora, introduced a growing youth company, and tackled pressing social issues through dance. Featuring new works, collaborations, and a show-stopping finale, Celebrating Our Legacy was truly one to remember.