Inclusive Dance, Disability & a “Game On” Life | Revolution Dance
Inclusive dance isn’t a genre — it’s a philosophy. In this episode of the Tampa Bay Arts Passport podcast, Avery Anderson talks with "D", artistic director of Revolution Dance Company, about what it means to create art in true collaboration — across disability, experience, and identity. "D" traces his path from athlete to dancer to nonprofit founder, sharing stories from nearly 20 years of building an inclusive dance company in Tampa Bay. From youth performances and professional concerts to...
Inclusive dance isn’t a genre — it’s a philosophy.
In this episode of the Tampa Bay Arts Passport podcast, Avery Anderson talks with "D", artistic director of Revolution Dance Company, about what it means to create art in true collaboration — across disability, experience, and identity.
"D" traces his path from athlete to dancer to nonprofit founder, sharing stories from nearly 20 years of building an inclusive dance company in Tampa Bay. From youth performances and professional concerts to teaching dance in a Russian reform school, his work centers on trust, access, and the belief that community is built by doing — not waiting for perfect conditions.
They also discuss accessibility in arts spaces, why mixed-ability collaboration matters, and how art can help people reimagine what’s possible for themselves and others.
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