The aTrek Dance Collective is a not for profit organization of St. Louis based dance artists dedicated to the development of local contemporary modern dance programs. Their primary activities include, creating opportunities for advanced training, development of dance artists, and presentation of their work. aTrek offers community based activities including master classes, workshops, school residencies, and performance.

In 2012, aTrek launches LeverEdge. LeverEdge will function as an incubator for highly motivated dance artists, enabling them to train and develop to become the next generation of dance innovators. LeverEdge artists will go on to create new programs for aTrek or move on to found their own organizations throughout the country. LeverEdge is designed to empower young artists to grow into community leaders serving through dance and arts education. LeverEdge will seek to pull participating artists and educators from a national pool, bringing diversity and a national influence to the Saint Louis dance community. www.atrekdance.org .
www.atrekdance.org

JOIA!! Bright, brilliant, clear and shining jewel is the translation from Portuguese. The musical translation in St. Louis is a dynamic, mobile world percussion ensemble with a contagious, primal pulse. Led by Rick Kramer, Joia is not only a band, but a musical community based on the concept of making the experience of percussion performance accessible to anyone with the combination of desire and commitment. Different and evolving configurations of personnel perform a core repertoire of music steeped in the traditions of Brazil, Africa, Cuba, Japan and other world music forms. www.joia.com

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Don't Miss the NDW Flash Mob Kick Line
Saturday, April 28th, 2012
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