Artichoke Dance Company

Artichoke Dance Company is a contemporary dance organization that describes itself as a national leader in eco-arts performance and climate action, working at the intersection of dance and environmental activism. It creates site-adaptive performance work responsive to the environments and communities in which it is presented, addressing issues from plastic pollution and water quality to the wider climate crisis. Its program is organized around three strands: Entertain, covering repertory and current performance projects; Engage, which brings communities and audiences into the work; and Educate, which creates learning opportunities for artists and audiences. Offerings that can be booked include performances, movement workshops, costume parades, interactive educational presentations, participatory art builds, hands-on upcycling activities and integrated arts and science curricula. The company also runs an Artichoke Ambassadors program and publishes a land acknowledgement recognizing the Canarsie and Munsee Lenape people.