This week a new contemporary dance company has launched into the community! Ruby Josephine Dance Theater, or RJDT, is founded by choreographer and contemporary dance artist Ruby Josephine Smith. Through its emotional, fluid and often narrative work, this company aims to bring dance to its organic roots of connecting people through rhythm, flow, and exuberant expression. It digs deep into themes of human emotion, existence, and a connection to the intangible, exploring common threads and resonant stories.
While grounded in the movement vocabulary of the artistic director, it will frequently weave in the perspectives and voices of its dancers and international collaborators. This company will offer full-length productions, company classes and workshops, collaborations with Ruby’s web of international dancers and artists, and local community gatherings and events.
To learn more, support and get involved with this new company and stay up to date with all of these offerings, you can:
-Check out the RJDT website: https://www.rubyjosephine.com/
-Become a founding funder of the company: https://www.rubyjosephine.com/support
-Subscribe to our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/ds6RZT
-Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rjdtco/
Thank you to the amazing Twin Cities dance community for creating the space and support for new companies and endeavors – RJDT would not be possible without it! Special thanks and shout-outs to Hothouse Minneapolis, Zenon Dance School, and Karen Charles of Threads Dance Company for their constant support of Ruby’s work.
Keep an eye out for more soon!