Mission and vision
At Xochipilli Dance Company, we weave the vibrant threads of Queer and Latinx communities into the rich tapestry of the Bay Area's cultural landscape. As a contemporary ballet ensemble, our mission is to ignite curiosity and passion for dance, art, history, and culture through original works that resonate deeply with our shared human experience.
We believe that dance is a universal language, integral to our past, present, and future. A medium that connects us all. Our commitment to community engagement reflects our dedication to inspiring individuals to explore movement, recognizing that within each of us resides a dancer. By focusing on personal, spiritual, and philosophical connections, we create spaces for both inner and outer reflection, fostering a profound understanding of our interconnections.
Through the art of movement, we construct environments that highlight how our stories and experiences are intertwined. Join us on this journey of expression and discovery as we honor our histories and shape our collective future through the transformative power of dance.
Equity statement →San Francisco
California
Company artists
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Brandon Graham was born in Rochester, New York, and trained at School of the Arts and Odasz Dance Theatre under Jessica Odasz. He graduated from the Alonzo King LINES Ballet BFA program. His performance history includes work with FLOCK Works, Robert Moses, Kara Davis, Christian Burns, Gregory Dawson, Kristin Damrow, David Herrera Performance Company, Peninsula Ballet Theatre, and Alyssa Mitchel.
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Brooke Terry was born and raised in Saint Louis, Missouri. She graduated summa cum laude from the Alonzo King LINES Ballet BFA program at Dominican University of California, where she completed a Psychology minor and earned departmental honors. She has trained with The Ailey School, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Kansas City Ballet, and COCA. Brooke has danced with dawsondancesf, Reyes Dance Project, and Xochipilli Dance Company.
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Jonathan Kim is a Bay Area dance artist and teacher. His performance history includes Una Productions, FACT/SF, Xochipilli Dance Company, Repertory Dance Theatre, and SALT Contemporary Dance. His choreography has been presented by the SALT Pre-Pro Training Program, California State University Los Angeles, Repertory Dance Theatre, and Una Productions. His teaching emphasizes choice-making, agency, softness, groove, and community.