Note: This website is currently under construction. (January 2026) 

For millennia, the connective power of dance has served to bring people together for ceremony, celebration, social recreation, entertainment or performance art.

Dance for World Community proposes that dance’s ability to unify communities can also be purposed for advocacy and that it’s unique power to establish trust and build bridges across different groups, remains under-utilized at a time when global cooperation across cultures and nations is critical to the future of humanity as a whole.

While no single effort can eliminate the multiple threats our planet and species face — from ecological destruction to environmental injustice, nuclear armament, or technological disruption — we have learned that every contribution by every individual can make a difference. Access the power of dance, think globally and act locally.

Participate in the 16th Annual DWC Festival in Cambridge, MA on June 6, 2026. Be a part of Greater Boston’s largest dance event with performances by scores of participating dance artists, free dance classes and exhibits by activist groups. 

Join the DWC Global Network and include your voice in the discussion about dance and its possibilities for advocacy.

Learn about the DWC Partnership Model and discover and discover how its dance-based programs may inspire you to customize a model for your local community.

Welcome to Dance for World Community!
Launched by José Mateo Ballet Theatre (JMBT) in 2009, Dance for World Community (DWC) is a partnership-based initiative that repositions and expands the traditional role of dance in local communities. Through a number of dance-based programs, Dance for World Community activates the inherent power of dance to bring people together, strengthen community cohesion and raise awareness about key social and environmental issues that threaten public safety and health in places throughout the world.