Mission
Concerto Dance by Jolene Konkel creates jazz and modern dance works rooted in musicality, virtuosity, and storytelling. Our mission is to uplift the human spirit, foster meaningful connection, and strengthen communities through shared arts experiences.
At Concerto Dance
Music is the invitation. Dance is the conversation.
Music
The foundation of every work.
Musicality
The defining characteristic of our choreography.
Togetherness
Artists and audiences sharing an experience.
Virtuosity
Excellence that serves expression and connection.
Human Connection
The reason the work exists.
We Value...
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Technical Excellence. Drawing from and expanding upon the technical traditions found in American dance forms across the genres of jazz and modern dance.
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Musicality and Virtuosity. The catalyst in how we approach both modern and jazz dance work, striving to embody and express the richness and depth of the musical forms we use.
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Community. We believe dance is a means of expressing joy, an integral part of community, and a part of what it means to be human. Dance is a common language that has the ability to bring people together and we desire to present work that builds community connections through a shared experience.
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Engagement. We seek to create artistically compelling and entertaining concert dance that engages a broad audience.
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The Historical Roots of Jazz. We acknowledge and seek to honor the African Diasporic roots of jazz and celebrate the diverse cultural influences woven across all American dance forms.
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Diversity. We believe in the inherent dignity and value of all people and celebrate people from all backgrounds. We believe we are better together and there is a place for everyone in dance.
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Choreography that Educates and Illuminates. We desire to create work that invites curiosity and reflection, is grounded in historical research, and is a reflection of our time.
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The Transformative Power of Dance. We know that dance has the power to affect positive change in our communities and the world, and we seek to create work that calls on our collective humanity to build up and support one another.