Company

Connecting the movement, music and meaning of being human.

Threads Dance Project is a contemporary dance company that has been sharing dance with the community since 2011.

The company is led by founding Artistic/Executive Director Karen L. Charles whose creative vision connects audiences to new works about human justice – reflections about the human condition grounded in social justice. Threads transforms reality into resonant movement that causes people to reflect on ideas beyond the movement.

The versatility, athleticism, artistry and creativity of the company allows audiences to viscerally connect to the compelling movements and stories they tell. The company has been nominated for a MN SAGE DANCE AWARD and is celebrated for their unique ability to engage diverse audiences at the NEXUS of contemporary dance and human justice.

Threads Dance Project is widely recognized for its commitment to diversity and the ability for its programming to resonate with a broad audience thus creating points of connection for everyone through their performances and programming.

Threads provides opportunities for people of all ages to create and experience dance through a variety of classes and workshops offered at their local studio – Threads Dance Nexus.

Karen is a Black woman with chin length hair wearing an elegant black sweater dress.

Artistic/Executive Director Karen L. Charles