WELCOME!
"My name is Emily Haussler. I founded RESILIENCE Dance Company in 2019 to create a space in which artists came first, and good art followed. Whether I had a budget of $500 or $500,000, or was making work in a proscenium theater or a park, I knew I wanted a professional space that prioritized dancers.
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I chose the name RESILIENCE to honor the emotional, mental, and physical resilience of dancers. At RESILIENCE, we pioneer sustainable models of professional dance by paying artists first, adapting to alternative production styles, providing holistic physical and mental health resources to dancers, and working collaboratively to ensure all voices are authentically incorporated in our processes - all while creating exceptional dance experiences.
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I invite you to explore, learn more about our work and impact, and meet the incredible artists with whom we work. Be a part of the growth and help fuel human connection through dance."
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-Emily Haussler
Artistic and Executive Director
WATCH
RDC's 26/27 Season will feature 9 world premieres, 1 company premiere, and the return of several past favorites.
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Entry Points: Nov. 6-8
COCA's Catherine B. Berges Theatre
World premieres by FLOCK, Hannah Garner, Faith Balderrama; company premiere by Cassie Wang; returning rep by VIM VIGOR
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Speak Easy - Move Loud: Jan. 16
The Russel E. and Fern M. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts
An one-night only encore performance of RDC's 2026 collab with Continuum Vocal Ensemble
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Collective Realities: Feb. 5-7
Intersect Arts Center
5 world premieres by RDC Company Artists plus a new piece by Artistic Director Emily Haussler, performed by up to 28 STL Community Dancers.
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Benchmarks 9.0 x Just: Apr. 16-18
COCA's Catherine B. Berges Theatre
A powerful double bill by Emily Haussler & Annie Rigney, featuring the company at their strongest
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Outside mainstage events, catch RDC in local collabs, outreach, and pop-up events.​​
SUPPORT
Shift the narrative of the "starving artist" and help create systemic change in the dance industry. 60 - 67% of our annual expense budget goes directly to paying working artists, with about 45% going to dancers. Join us to promote a healthy, financially sustainable future for artists and support accessible classes, workshops, and performances.
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Make a tax-deductible donation today.
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BE SEEN
Share works in progress with the community - no time requirements, no genre restrictions, no formal adjudication process. We hold space for choreographers 18+ in St. Louis to share their work and be seen. 26/27 Seen: STL dates include:
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September 19, 2026
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December 5, 2026
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May 16, 2027
