Ballet. Contemporary. Urban. Modern. World.

If you are a ballet, contemporary or modern dancer, if you perform hip-hop dance or any cultural dance from around the world, or if your choreograph these works, here are ways you might harness your creativity and talents to inspire, mobilize and unite people around sociopolitical causes:

• Create Thematic Performances: Develop dance pieces that focus on specific social justice themes, such as inequality, environmental concerns, or human rights. Use choreography to tell powerful stories that resonate with audiences and raise awareness.

• Partner for Greater Impact: Work with social justice organizations, community groups, and activists to create performances that support their causes. Collaborative efforts can amplify the message and reach a wider audience.

• Take it to the Streets: Organize public performances, flash mobs, or site-specific dances in significant locations. These unexpected performances can draw attention to pressing issues and engage passersby in meaningful ways.

• Be Brave: Encourage dancers and choreographers to be bold and courageous in their artistic expressions. Challenge norms, push boundaries, and take risks to create impactful, thought-provoking performances that inspire change.

• Empower Through Education: Conduct workshops, classes, and educational programs that teach dance and its potential as a tool for social change. Empower participants to use their own creativity to address social and political issues in their communities.