Ririe Woodbury Dance Company

Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company is Utah’s most established institution for contemporary dance. The Company actively embraces and commissions the work of contemporary choreographers, tours worldwide, and develops dynamic education and community outreach programming. Through performance and educational undertakings, the Company pursues its mission to make dance a viable part of everyone’s life– whether it be as creators, performers, dance educators, critics, or as participating audience members. Over the 58 years of its history, Ririe-Woodbury has toured nationally and internationally, always advocating the philosophy that “dance is for everybody.”

Located in downtown Salt Lake City, Ririe-Woodbury produces three unique productions annually, presenting new works created by the Company artistic director, along with new commissions from both emerging and established choreographers from all over the world. Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company curates a range of performances, from shows that appeal to the contemporary dance aficionado, to programs created for families to experience together. With educational offerings, community outreach, and performance adaptability, the Company extends its reach through national and international touring – with the goal of fostering interest and awareness in dance, and the engagement of performing arts audiences.