Dance for all bodies, all identities, all backgrounds
Ambo Dance Theatre (Louisville, KY) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization dedicated to furthering the artistry, accessibility, and professional opportunities within modern and contemporary dance. Their work is often interdisciplinary in nature, combining elements from theatre, film, photography, and visual arts to create works that touch on social issues and the human condition.
Using a collaborative model for creation, Ambo Dance Theatre not only presents the unique voice of the choreographer, but also the direct input and movement vocabulary of the dancers themselves to create innovative, integrative, and original modern dance works that unify a variety of perspectives on complex topics.​
OUR MISSION
Rooted in Modern Dance, we provide access to dance education, performance, and career opportunities through the creation of original concert dance works that inspire and engage diverse audiences in Kentucky and beyond.
OUR VALUES
Accessibility
We remove barriers of access in dance through paid professional work opportunities, scholarships, work study, pay-what-you-can ticketing, and community engagement opportunities.
Innovation
Using a collaborative model, we create original modern and contemporary dance works, providing sustainable compensation to all of our performers. Our work is presented not only to the Louisville and Kentuckiana community, but within circuits that are connected with the regional, national, and global modern and concert dance community.
Community
We create space for people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to be represented within the subject matter of our work, as well as to participate in our dance education, community events, and performance opportunities.
Ambo Dance Theatre Highlight Reel 2023-2024
Hear Founder and Artistic Director Amberly M. Simpson speak about the value of dance in our lives and community and articulate some of the intentions and goals of Ambo Dance Theatre.