About the Company

Antaeus Dance has established a reputation as an intelligent and daring dance company, grounded in the Cleveland community. The Company has been creating thought-provoking danceworks that celebrate the subtleties of individual expression and the passion of humanity since its premiere in 2001. The company boasts an impressive repertory of 22 original dancworks by Director Joan Meggitt, and has expanded its collection to include eleven premiere danceworks by the Artistic Staff.

The company takes its name from the mythological figure, ANTAEUS, a giant and athlete who gained strength through contact with the earth. If thrown to the ground, this offspring of Mother Earth could bounce back with renewed strength and vigor. This sense of connection to the earth, of groundedness and weight, is a hallmark of Artistic Director Joan Meggitt's work. Antaeus Dance serves as a testament to human potential and strength.