McKoy Dance Project (MDP) is a dynamic 501(c)(3) contemporary dance organization rooted in equity, advocacy, and artistic excellence. As an inclusive dance company and service organization, MDP exists to break down barriers to access in dance by amplifying the voices of BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. The company champions opportunities for people of diverse backgrounds to connect and grow
Jamal Jackson Dance Company (JJDC) was founded in 2004 with the purpose of fusing various traditional African dance styles with Modern and Hip Hop techniques and diverse contemporary music styles in order to create a new, unique technique that is relevant to a multifarious community of Americans. The movement and storylines of JJDC choreography focus on redefining ideas of community and blurring divisive lines, while still celebrating the beauty of
Fusing together awe-inspiring street dancers from Krump, FlexN, and Breaking communities with the virtuosic music-making of The Beatbox House, this work explores the universal elements of Earth, Wind, Fire, and Water. Commissioned by Works & Process, The Missing Element is an immersive experience where street dancers and beatboxers utilize their abilities to embark on an adventure of sound and dance. All music and sound is 100% human-generated.
EMERGE125 is a Black female-led dance company that expands the reach and impact of dance through creation, performance, and education. Through a body of expressive, athletic modern dance work, EMERGE125 explores social dynamics and personal identity, illuminates and challenges systemic inequities, and inspires reflection and connection. We believe that dance can serve as a uniting force across differences in age, race, class, and more.
Accessibility: The park is fully accessible to those using wheelchairs, scooters, crutches and walkers. For additional accommodations, an accessibility coordinator is available via thejamaicadancefestival@abetterjamaica.org
