Celebrating its 54th season, Dance Kaleidoscope is one of the longest running professional companies in the Midwest and is acclaimed for its legacy of athletic, engaging, and artistically compelling performances. Under Artistic Director Joshua Blake Carter, the company showcases dynamic works from today’s top choreographers—bold, unforgettable for dance lovers and welcoming to first-time audiences. This diverse company of 14 captivates with magnetic stage presence, technical brilliance, and genuine connection.
See Dance Kaleidoscope in Indy or On the Road
Feb. 6-8 Indianapolis
Apr. 17-19 Indianapolis
May 27-30 Red Rock Dance Festival, St. George, Utah
June 26-28 Indianapolis
Meet us at APAP Booth #555
Past 25/26 Season Performances
Sept. 12-14 Indianapolis
Sept. 16 Max XPO Showcase in Milwaukee
Sept. 20 Crawfordsville, Indiana
Nov. 9 Palm Desert Choreography Festival, CA
“…enrichment through visual storytelling with highly proficient performers who all demonstrate unwaveringly admirable skill in engaging and evoking feeling.”
– Amber Shatto, A Seat on the Aisle
“The total effect was one of bedazzlement due to ingenious choreography, impeccable execution and the artistry of the dancers, distinctive music and first-rate production values.”
– On the Aisle with Tom Alvarez
“Audiences and dancers alike needed the intermission to cool off.”
– Rita Kohn, Nuvo.com
Dance Kaleidoscope presents a range of compelling works that highlight the incredible diversity and talent within the contemporary dance world. Audiences can expect powerful storytelling, breathtaking movement, and an unforgettable experience.
Recent World Premieres include:
Robert Battle’s electrifying work Train wowed audiences across the country but hasn’t been performed in over a decade. As the Former Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Resident Choreographer at the Paul Taylor Dance Company, Battle is one of the most celebrated choreographers of our time.
This is a rare opportunity for audiences to witness a masterwork, performed with the power and precision that defines Dance Kaleidoscope.
Cloudline by Robyn Mineko Williams is a breathtaking spectacle featuring 30-foot silk fabrics mesmerizing movement and diverse music.
“a visceral and visually enchanting work. A descending backdrop morphed into billowing cloud-like forms…the effect was both powerful and poignant.” Broad Street Review, Philadelphia
Below is a sampling of our diverse repertory—works that together create unforgettable performances: bold enough to thrill seasoned dance lovers, yet accessible enough to captivate first-time audiences. These are the performances your audiences will never forget.
Other featured repertory available for tours:
Choreographer: Sean Aaron Carmon
Music: Perry Como, Rock Hudson
Length: 15:05
Choreography: Joshua Blake Carter
Music: John Adams
Length: 27:00
Choreography: Joshua Blake Carter
Music: Max Cooper featuring James Yorkston; Jon Hopkins
Length: 9:45
Choreography: Joshua Blake Carter
Music: Brandi Carlile
Length: 20:41
Stories from the Corner Bar (2024 premiere by Joshua Blake Carter) features the soul-stirring music of singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile.
Stories from the Corner Bar (2024 premiere by Joshua Blake Carter) features the soul-stirring music of singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile.
Stories is a masterpiece of movement and storytelling. Jay Harvey from Upstage said, “…mirroring the emotional contours of Carlile’s songs in movement that sets attraction and rejection side by side, blending them so that it’s difficult to tell what’s getting the upper hand.”
Choreographer: Joshua Blake Carter
Music: The xx, Dr. Jean Feldman, Nat King Cole, Ólafur Arnalds featuring Atli Örvarsson & SinfoniaNord, Ellen Allien & Apparat, Nina Simone, Laura Mvula
Length: 27:25
Kim, an uplifting one-act work choreographed by Joshua Blake Carter about his mother’s journey through divorce and her discovery of happiness on the other side. The Chicago Tribune says, “it’s really about every person who has faced challenges and been forced to reinvent themselves again and again.”
From celebrated choreographer Joshua L. Peugh comes a spine-tingling, immersive reimagining of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow — complete with stunning sets, extraordinary costumes, and a full-size horse puppet by the acclaimed Monkey Boys Productions. A feast for the senses, this world premiere invites audiences to step into the eerie magic of an American classic brought thrillingly to life.
Dance Kaleidoscope is a collective of performers who value place-making, community-building, and outreach. Dance Kaleidoscope offers opportunities for all ages to discover and experience contemporary dance through a full range of workshops including Graham Technique, ballet, jazz, contemporary, improvisation, and expression along with customized dance performances.
