DanceCircus is a pioneering dance-theatre company based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, creating bold, interdisciplinary performances that blend movement, visual art, music, poetry, and storytelling. Since 1976, we’ve brought thought-provoking, emotionally resonant work to theaters, schools, community centers, and public spaces across the Midwest and beyond.

With a name rooted in the Latin word circus, meaning “circle,” our work invites people into a shared space of movement, transformation, and connection. Each performance becomes a circle of influence uniting artists, audiences, and communities around stories that inspire, inform and entertain.

At the heart of DanceCircus is a deep commitment to the environment and to uplifting local voices. Our original works explore environmental concerns, social issues, and the beauty of everyday life. Often site-specific and always collaborative, our performances feature musicians, poets, visual artists, youth, and community members making art that is grounded, inclusive, and alive.

From Milwaukee to Martha’s Vineyard, our impact is felt in motion. We invite you to join the circle whether as a dancer, partner, supporter, or audience member and be part of the circus of motion and emotion.

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