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Artist's Official Website: http://www.hjwEdgeworks.org
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EDGEWORKS DANCE THEATER
About the Artist
EDGEWORKS Dance Theater (EDT), founded by award-winning choreographer and Artistic Director Helanius J. Wilkins, is Washington DC's premier all male contemporary dance company of predominately African-American men. EDT aims to break down stereotypes through dance, utilizing a spectrum of performances, choreographic and teaching styles, reflecting the diversity of experiences and perspectives of both its members and guest artists.
Through its mission, EDT provides a variety of arts education services and programming. EDT has performed throughout the United States including venues in Arizona, Pennsylvania, New York, Iowa, Washington DC, and in Massachusetts at Jacobs' Pillow Dance Festival; and internationally in Lithuania and Scotland. Encompassing physical extremes, EDT's body of performance work is both dynamic and diverse. While pushing boundaries, it simultaneously challenges and affirms societal perceptions of male identity, revealing strength and vulnerability.
Past Performances
April 24, 2009
D.C.’s premier all-male contemporary dance company showcases new and signature works. Part of Dance Is the Answer 2009.
September 22, 2006
Helanius J. Wilkins and EDGEWORKS Dance Theater perform Cold Case, a dance work exploring issues of race and representation through the eyes of black men. LOCAL DANCE COMMISSIONING PROJECT
September 21, 2006
Helanius J. Wilkins and EDGEWORKS Dance Theater perform Cold Case, a dance work exploring issues of race and representation through the eyes of black men. LOCAL DANCE COMMISSIONING PROJECT
April 13, 2005
Edgeworks Dance Theater, under the direction of Helanius Wilkins, breaks down stereotypes through dance, utilizing performance, choreographic and teaching styles, reflecting the diversity of experiences and perspectives of both its members and guest artists.
September 13, 2002
Helanius Wilkins and Edgeworks Dance Theater present Fearless, an urban journey that provokes thoughts and questions about male identity in America. 2002 PRELUDE FESTIVAL: LOCAL DANCE COMMISSIONING PROJECT
January 10, 2002
Edgeworks Dance Theater, an all male company, features modern dance artist Helanius J. Wilkins , an award-winning choreographer, performance artist, and instructor of contemporary dance whose works are internationally recognized.
