Our Mission The mission of Malashock Dance is to illuminate the power of dance as an invaluable part of the human experience. It is a gathering place for artists to create new work, connect with audiences, and offer unique educational opportunities. We believe dance belongs to everyone. Our Values Sourcing our decisions in our values aligns our behaviors with those values and enables us to show up in ways that are genuine, authentic and inspiring.We light up with passion and excellence. At every level of the organization, we demonstrate an insatiable desire to explore dance from every angle, then share it with others. People thrive when they feel they belong. First and foremost, its about creating spaces where people feel welcome and wanted. It means designing inclusivity – regardless of race, ability, background – into everything we create, which in turn creates space for growth, empowerment, and bravery to expand and grow. Our artists, teachers, students, and patrons are part of a community where they matter. Dance expands human connections. Malashock Dance brings individuals together to innovate, create, learn, and share their experiences. Our Purpose Create a gathering place for artists to expand what dance can do. Produce events that connect creators, performers, and audiences Nurture dance as a tool for life-long learning. Our History Since 1988 Malashock Dance has been an active contributor to the vibrancy of San Diego’s cultural life and provides professional concert dance performances, dance training for all ages, and educational outreach programming for thousands of individuals each year. Its incredible team of teachers, staff, and dancers have local, regional, and national impact and provide life-changing programs for individuals from all walks of life. Performance The Company’s impressive track record includes the performance of 100 original dance works, and is in its 35th consecutive Season of producing original modern dance performances.