Bandaloop

Bandaloop creates dance that honors nature, community, and the human spirit, and has earned an international reputation for its site-specific work performed at urban festivals and on buildings and natural spaces. Through its partnership with Destiny Arts Center (also a Hewlett Foundation grantee), Bandaloop provides a highly regarded spring residency program for underserved youth. The organization also offers classes and workshops in its West Oakland studio for professional dancers and amateurs who want to attempt aerial dance, as well as a free home season as new work is developed. Renewed support would assist Bandaloop in deepening its roots in the East Bay, and stabilizing its financial base, which fluctuates depending on tour bookings.

Known for its creations honoring nature, community, and the human spirit, Project Bandaloop has become one of the leading aerial dance companies in the country. Its international reputation is built on site-specific work performed in urban festivals and on buildings and natural spaces. Through its partnership with Destiny Arts Center (also a Hewlett Foundation grantee), Bandaloop provides a highly regarded spring residency program for underserved youth. It also offers classes and workshops for professional dancers and amateurs wanting to attempt aerial dance in its West Oakland studio.