About the Show

What does it mean to be a woman — across generations?

The Expectations

The roles we are asked to play.

Smile.

Be gracious.

Be desirable.

Be quiet.

And women who have stepped too boldly have often been labeled in ways that were meant to silence them.

That label has changed over time. The pressure has not.

The Mother

Holding On & Letting Go.

The love that reshapes us. The sacrifice we don’t always name. The tension between identity and devotion.

The strength it takes to hold close — and the courage it takes to release.

The Circle

The love that shapes us.

Mothers have daughters.

Daughters become mothers.

Gestures repeat. Strength echoes. Traditions quietly continue. 

By the final moment, you may recognize something you’ve carried forward — a way of loving that began long before you and continues because of you.

This Is Not a Recital.

SIDEWAYS is North Metro Atlanta’s professional contemporary dance theater company.

Our dancers are paid adult artists who rehearse intentionally crafted works designed to move, challenge, and inspire audiences.

Each section of W.O.M.A.N. is built to guide you through an emotional journey — whether this is your first dance performance or your fiftieth.

You’ll always know what you’re watching — because we believe dance should be felt, not decoded.

 What You’ll Experience

• Relatable music and powerful choreography
• Jazz, contemporary, ballet, and intimate partnering
• Storytelling that resonates differently depending on your stage of life
• A 45-minute performance — engaging, thoughtful, and accessible
• A post-show talkback with dancers and choreographer

About us