January Salon

Ignite the New Year: Shawl-Anderson’s January Salon – A Symphony of Movement and Soul
Friday, January 10, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Studio 1, Shawl-Anderson Dance Center

Step into a realm where rhythm pulses like a heartbeat, and the stage serves as a canvas for unbridled expression. On this electric winter evening, Shawl-Anderson Dance Center proudly presents its January Salon—an intimate, immersive showcase celebrating the raw vitality of eight fiscally sponsored artists. These trailblazing creators, each a luminary in their craft, weave threads of cultural heritage, contemporary energy, and personal journeys into works that will leave you breathless, inspired, and profoundly transformed.

Under the warm glow of Studio 1’s lights, you can expect a kaleidoscope of genres: from the fluid grace of Middle Eastern fusion to the stormy power of monsoon-inspired narratives, the playful edge of urban contemporary, and the soul-stirring depth of solo reflections. This event is more than just a performance; it's a dialogue between bodies and stories, where every leap, spin, and pause echoes the resilience of the human spirit. As our artists take flight, you’ll witness innovation born from diverse roots, challenging boundaries, and inviting you to move with them in spirit.

Featured Artists:

• Bhumi Patel (pateldanceworks): @pateldanceworks
• Dana Lawton: @dana_lawton_dances
• Karisha Sharma (Monsoon Dance Company): @monsoon.dance.company
• Liv Schaffer & Dance Generators: @livschaffer
• Parya Saberi (Paykubi Project):  @parya.paykubi
• Suhaila Salimpour:  @suhailasalimpour
• Bianca Cabrera (Blind Tiger Society):  @blindtigersociety
• Dazaun Soleyn:  @dazaun_s

This Salon is a beacon for dance lovers, supporters of emerging voices, and anyone craving art that stirs the soul. Doors open at 7:00 PM. 

We’re excited to welcome you to our performance! It will be located up a flight of stairs. For any access needs, please reach out to Jill Randall at jill@shawl-anderson.org. Please let us know by December 26 if you need ASL interpretation—we're happy to provide it!

Tickets: $20 general / $15 students & seniors

Limited seating—secure your spot and join us as we dance into 2026 with fire in our veins.