PERFORMANCE HISTORY
The inaugural company members (2017). Photo by Patrick Kosmowski
Founded in 2017
A NEW WAY TO SPEAK
Founded on the philosophy that words may change minds, but movement changes hearts, BABEL has pursued bridging longstanding chasms through the universal language of dance since its founding.
HOW DO AUDIENCES RESPOND TO OUR WORK?
75%
Report having a very strong emotional response
94%
Report being extremely interested in seeing more
What is Found
BABEL's first evening-length work, What is Found, launched the company in 2017 to a sold-out audience.
United States,
No Me Conoces
(2018) This work embodies the BIPOC experience in the U.S. It conveys the heartbreak felt when the country one works for, lives in, and loves fails to admit that they are vital to its very identity.
Performing the Hispanic Woman
(2020) Chosen to be performed for immigrants on hunger strike for COVID-19 relief, this work conveys the complexity of not only being a Hispanic woman but being seen as one.
The Ní de Aquí, Ní de Alla
(2023) This bilingual dance festival had an audience of 85 experiencing the work of 17 artists, including films, performances, embodiment demonstrations, live music, and social dancing!
am i real?
(2024) a theatrical and embodied questioning of sanity as we watch a Latin woman's journey toward self-validation.
Dance Films with Partner Organizations
This project was made in collaboration with Love True, an organization focused on fighting against sex trafficking. It was used in their educational program to help people understand that sex trafficking often happens through manipulation and can affect anyone, anywhere.
Made in collaboration with RENEW Life Center, a graduate shares how RENEW helped her break out of generational poverty. This work conveys the nuances of how the starting line isn't the same for everyone. The mindsets, tools, and resources you were born into can determine your ability to get ahead.
“This is exactly what we’ve been looking for. Our organization has been needing something like BABEL for a long time. The video is incredible!”