Professional Dance Companies
Richmond has become an incredible hub for professional dance, and the list continues to grow.
Below you’ll find an alphabetical list of current professional companies that have established their roots in RVA and offer opportunities, performances, and classes.
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Conflux Dance Theater: A Richmond-based dance company established in 2022 that focuses on diverse, collaborative work. Known for offering community workshops and uniquely providing performance avenues for working mothers
Dogwood Dance Project: Comprised of local independent dance artists, choreographers, and teachers who collaborate on seasonal concerts and regional showcases
Elegba Folklore Society: A professional cultural performing company featuring dancers, drummers, and singers who perform internationally and domestically, focusing on West African dance and the oral traditions of the African Diaspora.
Ezibu Muntu African Dance Company: Established in 1973 on the VCU campus, this is one of Virginia's premier professional West African dance, education, and cultural organizations.
Latin Ballet of Virginia: A prominent professional company in Richmond focused on technical mastery of Hispanic and Latin American dance forms, integrating theater, storytelling, and vibrant live productions.
RADAR: A modern dance company operating in Richmond since 2006, creating and performing collaborative, professional works.
Richmond Ballet: A professional company and dance school dedicated to promoting, preserving, and evolving classical and contemporary ballet. Led by Artistic Leadership director Ma Cong and recognized as "The State Ballet of Virginia" .
Starr Foster Dance: An award-winning contemporary dance company recognized for its highly innovative choreography focusing heavily on interdisciplinary collaboration and community education.
Stavna Ballet: A Midlothian-based non-profit professional company focusing on a fusion of classical ballet and contemporary movement.
Tradición Dance Company: Operating out of Midlothian, this specialized ensemble preserves and performs authentic Puerto Rican folkloric dance, bringing traditional customs, costumes, and choreography to venues across Central Virginia