ABOUT US

Founded by James Grant in 1988, Opus Dance Theatre Company’s repertoire consists of works that present visual and emotional images of human experiences deeply rooted in tradition. Conveyance of these traditions occurs through artistic expression via the universal medium of dance and the universal language of music.

ODT’s company of directors, teachers, choreographers, musicians, and technicians embody an active dynamic of energy and purpose, committed to spirit, tradition and innovation in performance. It is through this combination of elements that ODT remains a pivotal force, not only in the preservation of a great ethnic tradition, but also in the translation of those traditions into tools of academic and artistic enrichment and enlightenment, the most formidable goals of education. Every performance is an effort to remain genuine and relevant to our philosophy and goals. Every concert proclaims ODT's commitment to spirit, tradition, and innovation in performance. Every performance is an opportunity in the movement of time that gives ODT the means of perpetuating our culture and beliefs through the universal experience of sight, sound and thought. With every performance OPUS hopes to convey an understanding of self-concept, our journey, and the purpose of getting there and beyond.

ODT is a member of the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and The Harlem Arts Alliance. ODT has recently enjoyed the Sports & Arts in School Cultural Festival, the Moja Arts Festival in Charleston South Carolina, and international acclaim, having been a featured guest at the First Annual International Black Arts Festival in Vienna, Austria, the First Annual Festival of the African Diaspora, in Costa Rica, and in 2006 received the Vivian Robinson Arts & Culture Award in Honor of Katherine Dunham