Zeitgeist Dance Theatre

Zeitgeist Dance Theatre is a professional contemporary dance company that reflects the essence and spirit of the present age. The company was launched in January 2020 and is led by Founding Artistic Director Francisco Gella. It consists of professional company members and works with trainees through its company experience program.

The organization is based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The company holds its summer residency program in Santa Fe.

The organization offers a Trainee Program, also known as the ZDT Company Experience, which is a summer residency in Santa Fe that immerses young artists in company life. The company also presents performances, works, and events and projects.

Preprofessional dancers from around the world can apply to the trainee program through an audition process. The company also presents performances that audiences can attend.

The trainee program accepts preprofessional dancers ages 17 to 24. Up to 40 dancers are selected as Zeitgeist Dance Theatre Trainees.

Yes, the organization offers a summer company experience for preprofessional dancers that provides immersion in professional company life. Alumni have gone on to leading universities and professional companies including Ballet BC, Visceral Dance Chicago, Smuin Contemporary Ballet, Martha Graham Dance Company, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, PHILADANCO, The Juilliard School, Point Park University, and USC Kaufman.

The teaching integrates ballet, Graham, Limón, and Taylor techniques with traditional and contemporary forms. Classes emphasize movement efficiency, clarity, expressive potential, functionality, flow, and inclusivity. The company experience is designed around collaboration, responsibility, and artistic risk.

Yes, the company presents performances and events. The professional company and trainees have performed works at venues including the Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The company also creates films and projects addressing contemporary themes.

Contact the organization through the company contact form on their website for audition inquiries, artistic collaborations, performance invitations, commercial partnerships, or sponsorship opportunities. The email address is redacted@example.com.