A Safe, Inclusive Dance Culture Since 1982
Sole City Dance is a federally designated 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization that provides a strong technical foundation in dance in a non-competitive, nonjudgmental environment, for the encouragement of artistic expression.
A SAFE, INCLUSIVE DANCE CULTURE
At Sole City Dance, ensuring our dancers feel safe and included is a top priority. Our board of directors continually monitor best practices for the dance world to ensure the health and well-being of our dancers and faculty.
Mandatory background checks for all staff and volunteers who work with students
Body-positive classrooms and costumes
An open and inclusive dress code and classroom culture (Dress code)
A non-competitive studio that focuses on community performance
High-quality, well-trained faculty who are committed to a whole-child dance education style
Our Seasonal Performances
Sole City Dance hosts a variety of shows and events each year, including holiday staples like The Nutcracker as well as recitals and community performances from our dancers and original works.
The Nutcracker
"The Nutcracker" ballet, a timeless classic, enchants audiences with its magical tale of a young girl named Clara, who receives a nutcracker doll that comes to life on Christmas Eve. Set to Tchaikovsky's enchanting score, the ballet follows Clara's journey through a whimsical world of snowflakes, sweets, and the Sugar Plum Fairy. With its dazzling choreography, intricate costumes, and unforgettable characters, "The Nutcracker" continues to captivate audiences of all ages, spreading holiday joy and wonder year after year.
Show dates for 2026: December 3, 4, 5, & 6
Dance Northeast
Experience a dynamic weekend filled with dance over two days of performances and master classes. Featuring performances from high school, college, pre-professional, and professional companies, this event offers a lively celebration of dance. Additionally, there are opportunities for younger and second companies, as well as student choreographers to showcase their talents.
Dance Northeast 2026:
Performances: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Master Classes: Sunday, March 8, 2026
Treasure Island
Check out another one of our original works, Treasure Island. What could pirates and ballet possibly have in common? Answer: a great story. See for yourself how Sole City Dance's adaption of "Treasure Island", replete with intrigue and romance, mermaids and treasure, as well as a cast of memorable characters, brings beauty and artistry to Stevenson's beloved adventure tale. With Sole City's characteristic attention to detail and theme, the story becomes more than a race for treasure. The ballet features characters learning to "treasure" the most important things in life.
Performances will take place at the Rochester Opera House April 3rd at 7 pm and April 4th at 1 pm and 6 pm. Tickets will be available only on the Rochester Opera House website and in person at their box office.
The Moon-Spinners Mystery
Part of our repertoire of original works this production is an adventure set on a modern-day Greek island with Sole City Dance’s newest production, The Moon-Spinners Mystery. The ballet follows Nikki, a young detective grieving the loss of her mother. To escape her sorrow, she travels to Greece where she makes friends, searches for a missing person, runs up against a group of nefarious smugglers, and meets a Greek schoolteacher with the most resourceful young students. All these lives weave in and out of each other in a story replete with love, loyalty, grief and joy. And behind the scenes, another group of characters is continually weaving, the three ancient fates, the moon-spinners, with their power to cut the cord of life.
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AERIAL DANCE
WE TAKE DANCE TO A NEW LEVEL!
The Sole City aerial dance program combines elements of dance and acrobatics while suspended from various apparatuses such as silks, hoops, and trapezes. Dancers use strength, flexibility, and grace to execute breathtaking movements in the air, defying gravity with every twist, spin, and pose. This mesmerizing art form pushes the boundaries of traditional dance, creating visually stunning performances that evoke a sense of wonder and awe. Aerial dance captivates audiences with its beauty, athleticism, and the sheer thrill of watching dancers soar through the air with grace and agility.
GRANTS
Sole City Dance is supported in part by grants from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation’s Piscataqua Region Community Fund.
SUPPORT US
As a non-profit 501(c)(3) entity we are dependent on community support to continue our mission of providing exceptional dance education and engaging performances for the youth and families of Strafford County and beyond. Please consider supporting us by becoming a Corporate Sponsor or a Friend of Sole City Dance.
THANK YOU TO OUR GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS
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