Out Loud premiered in 2009 as part of COEXIST. Originally performed by 2 female and 1 male, the dance presented several unrequited love relationships, with each dancer pining away for the dancer downstage (closer to the audience) of them. Over the years, the intention has morphed into a more positive message and a demonstration of friendship. Each dancer is supported… View Post
Saving the world, one story at a time
As a kid, turning 10 is huge, double digits, a big deal. You re-do your room because you are a big kid now. No little kid stuff. You are super smart now and you are going to save the world! When I was 10, I was pumped about saving the ocean. How dare you throw out that plastic 6-pack… View Post
Michael Boatright: Photographer worth [more than] a thousand words
Michael joined us in April of 2012 and has been a “SIDEWAYS groupie” of sorts ever since! After years of photographing his daughters performing arts career, Michael’s interest in dance photography sparked after viewing a colleague’s work. Lucky for Michael, his job at AT&T gave him a connection with the dance world through his companionship with SIDEWAYS company member, Jeremy… View Post
Dancer Spotlight: Andrea Ekmark
Dancer, performer, choreographer, teacher, wife, coach, blogger and friend are just a few of the hats worn by this SIDEWAYS company member. Six years ago, after graduating with a degree in dance from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Andrea Ekmark made the big move to Atlanta to join SIDEWAYS. She has been a dedicated member of SIDEWAYS ever… View Post
Dancer Spotlight: Mary Mattmann
In the college town of Athens, Georgia, our director Charlotte began to cook up ideas for a contemporary dance company that would inspire change by presenting social and political opinion through movement. She shared this idea with close friend and dance peer in the University of Georgia dance program, Mary Mattmann. “I knew it was going to be the place… View Post