MISSION Hixon Dance inspires audiences, empowers communities through movement, and elevates the field of dance in Columbus, Ohio. VISION Hixon Dance creates evocative works of modern dance for stage and film. We offer classes for the community to engage them in the act of creating, and collaborate with other artists and mediums in the generation of new work. Our goals include: -creating and presenting new dance works for the public -engage various community groups in educational and outreach initiatives, empowering them to create in a body positive environment -develop and inspire new audiences for modern dance -foster the growth and development of local dance artists -enhance and enrich the performing art offerings in the central Ohio area and beyond HISTORY Hixon Dance is a modern dance performing ensemble founded in 2007 by Sarah Hixon. The company is active in the performing arts community throughout central Ohio and beyond. Hixon Dance regularly collaborates with other artists—especially musicians—and experts in other fields to inspire, create, and produce new work. The company is known for presenting impactful and finely crafted works that are accessible to audiences with a strong commitment to a multidisciplinary creative process. Past collaborators include The Columbus Ohio Discovery Ensemble, Opera Project Columbus, The McConnell Arts Center Chamber Orchestra, Groundshare Arts Alliance, Shove Gently Dance, and others. They have recently worked with composers Jennifer Merkowitz, Jacob Reed, and Lauren Spavelko, award-winning poet Maggie Smith, dramaturg Chris Leyva, and astrophysicist Dr. Gregory Mack. Over the years, Hixon Dance has been a mainstay of the independent dance community, participating in a wide array of community-centered performances including the Columbus Dances series, GCAC's New Choreography Project, the Dance Compassion Project, OhioDance Festival, Ten Tiny Dances, and others. Visit www.hixondance.com to learn more.