About Us
We envision a community with an expanded perception of dance as an art form that fully embraces people of all ages, abilities, experiences, and backgrounds.
Since its founding in 2012, CDP has grown, diversified and flourished, providing contemporary dance training for community dancers, professional artists and people living with disabilities; staging multiple integrated professional performances each year; and conducting school and community outreach events through movement/arts education and adaptive dance classes for youth and adults with disabilities.
Cohesion Dance Project Values
Growth
Cohesion is committed to providing opportunities that enhance and support the creative and artistic development of each dancer in its programs.
Joy
Cohesion creates engaging performances and thought-provoking learning opportunities to entertain and educate participants and audiences.
Collaboration
Cohesion creates a safe, open and welcoming culture of mentorship, trust and cooperation in which community members, dancers and artists can participate in creative dance & arts experiences.
Well-being
Cohesion is committed to honoring and supporting the social, emotional, cognitive and physical wellness of every participant in its programs.
What Makes Cohesion Unique...
Integrated Dance
Modern/Contemporary based technique classes and performances, including our flagship production of Shira Greenberg's Nutcracker on the Rocks, welcome dancers of all ages, levels, and abilities, including those with disabilities.
Adaptive Dance
Trained staff and volunteers facilitate dance and creative movement specifically designed for people with special needs and developmental disabilities.
Scholarship Exchange
We believe that ability to pay should not be an obstacle to participating in CDP classes and programs. Financial assistance is offered through unlimited, non-competitive scholarships where families trade all or a portion of their fees for volunteer time helping at the studio or with an event.
Cross-Community Collaboration
CDP coordinates collaborative performance opportunities and provides accessible, affordable rehearsal and performance space for dance, theater, fitness, and performance groups across the community.