community connection through dance
Cumulus Dance serves the greater Charlottesville, Virginia area
Mission / What we do
Expand the reach, connection, and creative expression of local contemporary dance artists through enriching classes, community activities, and performances.
Who we are
We are a community that convenes local contemporary dancers to practice, create, and perform.
Our why
We saw a need in the area we live in for contemporary dance opportunities for adults.
Our Story
Amanda started Cumulus Dance in 2021 on the foundation of collaboration and community
Our invitation
for any former dancers now following their heart’s call to return to dance:
"You can dance again!"
for all dance-curious movers who have always wanted to explore dance arts:
"You are welcome here!"
for our community audience members:
"Dance — and dancers — take many shapes, and there are multiple ways to engage with movement artistry"
If you’re like me, you’re desperately seeking an outlet for your dance energy. For a long time I couldn’t find a dance class or community for someone like me, so I had to make one — warmest welcome to Cumulus!
Dear Dancer,
Clouds represent our dance dreams and all the unique shapes whereby they can be fulfilled. AND our dance skills and other talents are cumulative, our capacity for artistic expression expands with the life we’ve lived.
Cumulus, like the clouds:
Support
Your generous donations go towards supporting dance teachers, choreographers, and performing artists, studio rentals, costume designers, community outreach activities, scholarships and cost assistance for classes, and bringing dance to new places.