staibdance

10/12/2026

"...a phenomenal week of dance, music, culture, education, and community immersion!" - (MC)2 2026 Attendee

The 2026 (MC)2 Festival brought together our Atlanta community, and fostered joy that continues to connect us. 🩵 Thank you again to all of the incredible artists, creators, movers, and community members who made this year's (MC)2 festival possible.

Stay tuned for information about staibdance's upcoming season and more opportunitites to move and create in community!

10/08/2026

Thank you MTSU for a fabulous week of creation, exploration, and moving together!✨

Artistic Director George Staib and collaborator Sarah Hillmer set a new work on these talented students, premiering later this year. Thank you for having us, and thank you dancers for your commitment and creativity!

10/05/2026

staibdance is seeking 2-3 male dancers for the development of a new work premiering in October 2027! 📣🌟

⏰ Audition Timeline
Online Audition Form Due: Wednesday, October 21 at 5pm ET
Callback Invitations Sent: Friday, October 23
In-person Callbacks: November 6 & 7 (Atlanta, GA)

📝 The online audition form requests a headshot, resume/CV, and a 2-5 minute video submission.

📆 Rehearsal & Performance Timeline
January 4–March 5, 2027 (Tues/Weds/Thurs)
April 20–May 1, 2027 (Tues/Weds/Thurs)
August 2–October 16, 2027 (weekly dates tbd)

💰Compensation
Rehearsal: $17-$22/hour, dependent on experience
Performances/Touring: Daily rate commensurate with hourly rate
Touring outside Georgia: Per diem, mileage reimbursement, and housing provided

If you are an artist who is excited by collaboration, artistic risk-taking, and the process of creating & performing new work, we’d love to hear from you. Click the link in our bio or visit staibdance.com/auditions to learn more.

📸: Christina J Massad

10/02/2026

We are still in awe of the joy and beauty shared and created during the 2026 (MC)2 Festival!✨

We are forever grateful to our amazing community of Atlanta dancers and dance organizations for sharing their unique artistry in the studio and on the stage! We love witnessing and working with you, and thank you again for building this special community with us.☺️



atlanta

09/30/2026

Thank you to the communities, movers, and creators who joined us for a week of magic last month at our 2026 (MC)2 Festival!✨

Dance communities from around Atlanta shared their knowledge and joy in classes, performances, and community panels - the artistry, beauty, and care grown from this week was breathtaking to see.🩵

We are deeply grateful to Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance, the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, all of our volunteers and supporters, and to the nine dance organizations for creating such a rich and radiant week of moving in community. 🙏

09/28/2026

The magic created this summer in Italy is still strong ✨
Hear more about the transformative 2026 summer
intensive in Italy!

The creation, exploration, and community building practiced by
our largest group of artists and movers to date continues to
inspire us.

Want to see what a day in the life at our summer intensive in Italy
looks like? Head to our website to find out more!

09/25/2026

(MC)2 brings together artists and communities from across Atlanta,
and gives everyone an experience that is absolutely unforgetable.✨

All of our commuities, cultures, creativity, and collaboration together
make this magic possible. Thank you
to everyone who moved with and witnessed this year's (MC)2 Festival! 💛

📸 credits:

09/24/2026

Hear what made our 2026 summer intensive in Italy so unforgettable!✨

Our 2026 summer intensive in Italy was "rich with research and art" all thanks to the inspirational artists who were a part of our largest cohort to date!💛

Interested in how our global faculty create these rich artistic experiences? Visit our website to learn more!

09/22/2026

Our 2026 (MC)2 Festival was magical for performers, movers, and audiences alike!

(MC)2 celebrates the movement communities and cultures in Atlanta, bringing artists and companies together for a week of creation and connection.

We continue to reminisce on the beauty and joy shared at this year's (MC)2 Festival.💛

📸 Photo Credit:

08/27/2026