Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre is a professional contemporary dance company based in Carmel, Indiana. Founded in 1997, the company performs in multiple styles that combine modern dance, classical and contemporary ballet, theatre, and cultural dance forms, with storytelling as a central focus. The company creates work addressing social, cultural, historical, and spiritual themes, with a repertoire that ranges from short pieces to full-length productions. GHDT is the resident professional dance company at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts and operates as a 501(c)(3) organization. Gregory Hancock serves as Artistic Director.
The company also runs the Academy of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre, which opened in 2009 at the company’s permanent rehearsal space. The Academy offers training in ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, and ethnic dance forms through small classes. Programs include the G2 Dance Program for serious dancers aged 13–19, who train exclusively at the Academy and may advance to trainee or apprentice positions with the professional company. Additional offerings include a Performing Ensemble, a Competition Team for dancers aged 10 and older, ballroom classes, and summer intensives.