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Danceworks is a dance and performance studio based in Milwaukee with a mission of bringing together people of all ages through creativity, activity and the performing arts. The studio take its creative arts beyond the stage and out into the world by focusing on creations which resonate with Milwaukee’s diverse communities and inspire creatives, strengthening the city’s cultural vitality.
Danceworks performed last Saturday at Nō Studios Dance Fest 2023. Nekea “Sophia” Leon created the dance for Danceworks this year. She spent the last year creating the afro-fusion piece, which she performed with 11 other dancers. Now, she’s taking it on the road as a solo dance.
“This is a full-circle moment for me, because I never saw dance being a career,” says Leon. “Thankfully, I had a sounding board of people who saw what I could do and where I could go and kept pushing me in that direction anyway.”
You can learn more about taking classes with Danceworks as well as any future events by visiting its website and keep up with all the latest updates on Facebook (Danceworks, Inc) and Instagram (@danceworksmke).
