Mission
Founded in 2016 by choreographer, educator, and artist-scholar Davalois Fearon, Davalois Fearon Dance (DFD) was established with a mission to push artistic and social boundaries through dance while cultivating the next generation of artists. DFD advances this mission through Fearon's interconnected practices of choreography, performance, teaching, directing, producing, mentoring, curating, and community building. Collaborating with dancers, musicians, designers, educators, and community partners, Fearon creates performances and public programs that confront complex questions, prompt contemplation, and carry audiences on an audiovisual journey of ideas.
Vision
DFD envisions a future where dance is recognized as both an artistic and educational practice capable of deepening our understanding of ourselves, one another, and the world around us. Through choreography rooted in African diasporic traditions and contemporary dance practices, DFD seeks to cultivate a more informed, connected, and equitable society where dialogue, creative inquiry, and cultural exchange are valued as essential parts of artistic life.
DFD Approach
At the heart of DFD is the belief that choreography is more than the creation of movement; it is a way of asking questions, sharing knowledge, building relationships, and creating space for reflection. Grounded in African diasporic traditions and contemporary dance practices, DFD cultivates an artistic culture where choreography serves as a catalyst for dialogue, creative research, education, and community engagement.
Rather than approaching performance as a finished product, DFD views each work as part of an ongoing process of inquiry. Performances, workshops, residencies, mentorship, and public conversations are interconnected expressions of the same artistic practice, each inviting audiences and participants to engage with ideas in different ways. Collaboration is central to this process. DFD brings together dancers, musicians, designers, educators, scholars, and community partners whose expertise expands the expressive possibilities of each work while supporting a shared commitment to artistic excellence, curiosity, and meaningful exchange.
Rather than approaching performance as a finished product, DFD views each work as part of an ongoing process of inquiry. Performances, workshops, residencies, mentorship, and public conversations are interconnected expressions of the same artistic practice, each inviting audiences and participants to engage with ideas in different ways. Collaboration is central to this process. DFD brings together dancers, musicians, designers, educators, scholars, and community partners whose expertise expands the expressive possibilities of each work while supporting a shared commitment to artistic excellence, curiosity, and meaningful exchange.
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