Joint Forces Dance Company’s mission is to encourage the evolution of contemporary dance and provide ways for people to connect through dance. This mission is accomplished through the work of DanceAbility International, contact improvisation workshops and events, and performances.

The work of JFDC creates inclusive communities through dance.

“I believe that DanceAbility goes beyond movement exploration and is, for many people their first opportunity to define themselves in their own terms and see that this dance form, like their lives, has many options and possibilities.”

~Susan Sygall,

Executive Director,

Mobility International U.S.A.

Welcome

What’s Happening

• Are you interested in teaching mixed-abilities dance? There will be another DanceAbility Teacher Certification course in February, 2011 in Florianopolis, Brazil. Some scholarships are available for Latin American residents. For information visit our DanceAbility Teacher Certification page. »
  For information about scholarships, email us.
• Wow! Next year will be the 30th anniversary of the Breitenbush Hotsprings Contact Improv Jam. March 3rd to 11th, 2011 in the mountain paradise of Oregon. We want to rent the whole retreat center for our event, but we need a big turnout. Let us know early if you want to attend. Click on the link to learn more about the Jam, Breitenbush Jam »

• The 29th anniversary Breitenbush Contact Improv Jam was a success, everyone thoroughly enjoyed Andrew Harwood’s labs.
• DanceAbility International is proud to announce that it now has a Spanish site! It can be reached at http://espanol.danceability.com ».
• FUNDRAISING: Easily earn money for DanceAbility International just by searching the internet. Click the logo, follow the instructions to download the GoodSearch toolbar, select DanceAbility International as your favorite organization and every time you search or make purchases online, GoodSearch will donate to DanceAbility, at no cost to you!