Statement of Belief

AMERICAN: We begin here, in the remarkable melting pot that is this country, the great American experiment in democracy, home to all who will work to maintain a free society committed to the rule of law, equality, human rights, and justice. Our America embraces diversity and difference, openness and inclusion and will always stand against bullies and tyrants.

DANCE: The Center! The heart! To live fully in the moment is the blessing, the poetry, and the challenge of Dance.  We will always assert our freedom of movement, expression, association, and creation, our commitment to exploring and enriching the human spirit through dance.  We stand for ALL people dancing, all over the world. As there is only one body, there is only one race– the HUMAN RACE – in all its glorious colors, creeds, ages, abilities, genders and styles.

GUILD: We believe in the necessity and dignity of creative work. ADG was founded by artist/educators who sought to help each other by forming a collective to support the work of dance-making and education through aesthetic development, as the guilds of old supported other groups of workers. It really does take a village. Many ADG founders were also New Dance Group dancers, and brought that social consciousness with them into their work. We see our lives and our work in relation to society, and we believe that sharing our creativity, resources, and experiences in performance, research and education offers profound benefits for all.

You can join our important work by becoming a member. All contributions are greatly appreciated!