In the true MADCO spirit of innovation and collaboration, talented artists from near and far will have the opportunity to showcase their work in this year’s festival, presented at COCA's Catherine B. Berges Theatre. The Modern American Dance Company is proud to present a platform for choreographers to share their work, collaborate with artists from across the country, and to select one choreographer for an opportunity to set work on the company. 

Submissions are open to professional and pre-professional artists from across the country. One talented choreographer will be commissioned to set a new work on the company! Please submit your work via YouTube or Vimeo link no longer than 8 minutes by October 15th to be considered for this year’s festival. 

Those artists selected will be notified by October 20th, and will present their work on either Friday, January 30th or Saturday, January 31st, 2026.

SET represents the company’s foundation, legacy, and where it all began. In the context of their golden anniversary and their Legacy Concert, it honors MADCO’s 50-year history and the values, people, and work that have set the stage. 14 MADCO dancers will perform repertoire by MADCO greats, including Alcine Wiltz, Jennifer Archibald, Michael Foley, Janice Garret, Annie Mitchell.

Join them as they celebrate half a century of The Modern American Dance Company!

Join MADCO for an interactive, sensory friendly one-hour movement experience that explores repertoire performed in this fall's SET concert!

SET represents the company’s foundation, legacy, and where it all began. In the context of their golden anniversary and their Legacy Concert, it honors MADCO’s 50-year history and the values, people, and work that have set the stage.

SET represents the company’s foundation, legacy, and where it all began. In the context of their golden anniversary and their Legacy Concert, it honors MADCO’s 50-year history and the values, people, and work that have set the stage. 14 MADCO dancers will perform repertoire by MADCO greats, including Alcine Wiltz, Jennifer Archibald, Michael Foley, Janice Garret, Annie Mitchell.

Join them as they celebrate half a century of The Modern American Dance Company!

SET represents the company’s foundation, legacy, and where it all began. In the context of their golden anniversary and their Legacy Concert, it honors MADCO’s 50-year history and the values, people, and work that have set the stage. 14 MADCO dancers will perform repertoire by MADCO greats, including Alcine Wiltz, Jennifer Archibald, Michael Foley, Janice Garret, Annie Mitchell.

Join them as they celebrate half a century of The Modern American Dance Company!

Last season marked the return of a MADCO classic: The MADcracker! We are bringing it back for 2024-2025. The gala includes reprised and reimagined excerpts of the parodic ballet for MADCO’s second annual MADcracker Gala. Patrons will have the chance to celebrate the spirit of the season, support the company, and see excerpts of an old MADCO fan-favorite brought back to life! Lovers of dance are welcome to join us in their best holiday party attire for the first annual MADcracker Gala - an annual holiday fundraising gala.

Patrons can expect an evening of fundraising and holiday cheer. Guests will enjoy a silent auction, food and open bar, as well as experience reimagined excerpts of MADCO's original MADcracker!

"Hope Alive: Moving Stories" features MADCO's nine main dancers and guest choreographer Noelle Kayser. It brings to life the stories of individuals with multiple sclerosis through original works, offering emotionally compelling performances. The collaboration with MS Bright Spots of Hope aims to foster empathy and inclusivity through outreach efforts.

"Hope Alive: Moving Stories" features MADCO's nine main dancers and guest choreographer Noelle Kayser. It brings to life the stories of individuals with multiple sclerosis through original works, offering emotionally compelling performances. The collaboration with MS Bright Spots of Hope aims to foster empathy and inclusivity through outreach efforts.

MADCO is proud to continue its partnership with The Luminary with its Spring Concert titled, “Bound,” April 19 & 20, and 26 & 27, 2024, 8pm. In collaboration with The Luminary’s Artistic and Executive Director Kalaija Mallery, Russ plans to challenge the ways in which people think about MADCO. The pair of directors is excited to lean into the experimental and unconventional as dance, sound, and art collide.

MADCO is proud to continue its partnership with The Luminary with its Spring Concert titled, “Bound,” April 19 & 20, and 26 & 27, 2024, 8pm. In collaboration with The Luminary’s Artistic and Executive Director Kalaija Mallery, Russ plans to challenge the ways in which people think about MADCO. The pair of directors is excited to lean into the experimental and unconventional as dance, sound, and art collide.

MADCO is proud to continue its partnership with The Luminary with its Spring Concert titled, “Bound,” April 19 & 20, and 26 & 27, 2024, 8pm. In collaboration with The Luminary’s Artistic and Executive Director Kalaija Mallery, Russ plans to challenge the ways in which people think about MADCO. The pair of directors is excited to lean into the experimental and unconventional as dance, sound, and art collide.

MADCO is proud to continue its partnership with The Luminary with its Spring Concert titled, “Bound,” April 19 & 20, and 26 & 27, 2024, 8pm. In collaboration with The Luminary’s Artistic and Executive Director Kalaija Mallery, Russ plans to challenge the ways in which people think about MADCO. The pair of directors is excited to lean into the experimental and unconventional as dance, sound, and art collide.

The Modern American Dance Company (MADCO) is delighted to present the return of Dare to Dance, a festival featuring new works by talented choreographers from across the country. Join us each evening for a new program featuring highly vetted choreographers who will dance alongside MADCO, presenting their most influential works.

The Modern American Dance Company (MADCO) is delighted to present the return of Dare to Dance, a festival featuring new works by talented choreographers from across the country. Join us each evening for a new program featuring highly vetted choreographers who will dance alongside MADCO, presenting their most influential works.