Sarasota Contemporary Dance

Sarasota Contemporary Dance Sarasota Contemporary Dance brings cutting edge dance of the highest caliber to the community through performance, education, and collaboration.
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Leymis Bolaños Wilmott and Rachael Inman began working together in Florida State University’s graduate program in 2000. Not only did the two share an Arabic heritage, most importantly, they shared a vision to collaborate, create and celebrate through life experiences. They both spent time developing programming for the FSUdanceSARASOTA initiative, and Wilmott decided to establish roots in the area

. In 2006, they decided to incorporate and subsequently, form a non-profit organization. Sarasota Contemporary Dance is now recognized for its collaborative performances with artists of various genres which have increased every year. The company’s educational outreach complements performances by year-round offerings of diverse school performances, master classes, and weekly dance classes, and builds partnerships with local art and community organizations. Since 2007 Sarasota Contemporary Dance has reached more than 1800 students in K-12. Other demonstrable successes: collaboration with Sarasota's Season of Sculpture on the Bayfront resulted in an original choreography; the Salvador Dali Museum commissioned Fuzión for four different engagements including choreography for their exhibits and opening ceremony for their new building; Art Center of Sarasota, Artists Series, and South Florida Museum have presented Fuzión; and our ongoing collaboration with Jazz Juvenocracy has become one of our local community favorites.

Join us for our upcoming Summer In-Studio Series, where artists are given the space, resources, and support to develop n...
06/17/2026

Join us for our upcoming Summer In-Studio Series, where artists are given the space, resources, and support to develop new work and share it LIVE with audiences.

ABOUT IN-STUDIO SERIES | is an incubation platform for artists at varying stages in their careers. Conceived by Artistic Director Leymis Bolaños Wilmott and led by Production Lead Monessa Salley, this program provides creators with a nurturing and formative artistic opportunity. Artists receive access to SCD’s home studio and its resources. Whether they’re showing a work-in-progress or adding the final touches to a developed work, the residency culminates in a live performance followed by a Q&A with the featured artist.

🎟 $25–$30 | Virtual $20
🎓 Student Rush $15 (ID required)

PURCHASE TICKETS 🔗https://ci.ovationtix.com/35361
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Guest Teaching Artist Madison Pineda Bender joins SCD for Summer Intensive B | July 11th – July 17th About Madison | Mad...
06/16/2026

Guest Teaching Artist Madison Pineda Bender joins SCD for Summer Intensive B | July 11th – July 17th

About Madison | Madison’s Contemporary class begins with a guided warm-up that integrates sensation-based improvisation with fluid stretching and strengthening. Emphasis is placed on awakening the mind–body connection, helping dancers build awareness of themselves and the space around them, while preparing the body for dynamic movement. The class progresses into improvisation and across-the-floor set phrases that may incorporate floorwork and contemporary technique. The class concludes with learning and workshopping phrase material, encouraging dancers to explore musicality, intention, and personal interpretation within the combination.

REGISTRATION OPEN 🔗-https://sarasotacontemporarydance.org/scd-intensive-b/
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Introducing your LAST Rising Choreographer for SCD’s July Summer Intensive Megan Keim💫About Megan | Megan Keim is a prof...
06/16/2026

Introducing your LAST Rising Choreographer for SCD’s July Summer Intensive Megan Keim💫

About Megan | Megan Keim is a professional dancer, choreographer, and educator from Sarasota and a recent graduate of the University of Florida with a BFA in Dance and a Certificate in Dance in Medicine. She is trained in a wide range of movement styles including contemporary, ballet, modern, jazz,and African diaspora dance. During her time at UF, Megan performed in university dance concerts and at the Harn Museum of Art for the collaborative performance project Soundmoves. Her original choreography, Sensing the Space Between, was featured in UF’s BFA Showcase.
Her choreographic work blends athleticism with fluidity, creating a dynamic physical style rooted in versatility and expression. Megan is excited to present her work, In the Round, with Sarasota Contemporary Dance

Intensive B | JULY 11-17TH
For Registration and more Information ℹ️ -https://sarasotacontemporarydance.org/scd-intensive-b/
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Introducing your Second Rising Choreographer for SCD’s July Summer Intensive Kayleigh Lollar 💫About Kayleigh | Kayleigh ...
06/15/2026

Introducing your Second Rising Choreographer for SCD’s July Summer Intensive Kayleigh Lollar 💫

About Kayleigh | Kayleigh Lollar is a dancer and choreographer from Bradenton, Florida. She has been dancing for the past ten years, training in various styles such as modern, jazz, ballet, and african diasporic dance techniques. She is currently going into her second year at the University of Florida, where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance. Throughout her first year, Kayleigh has studied under Xan Burley, Rukejo Dumbutshena, Isabel Garcia-Rose, Onye Ozuzu, Augusto Soledade and others, as well as performing in UF productions Agbedidi, Threadwork, and Spring into Dance. Kayleigh is excited to create a new work and is eager to collaborate with open, willing dancers.

Intensive B | JULY 11-17TH
For Registration and more Information ℹ️ -https://sarasotacontemporarydance.org/scd-intensive-b/
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Congratulations to our SCD Summer Intensive A dancers on an incredible week! ✨A huge thank you to guest teaching artists...
06/13/2026

Congratulations to our SCD Summer Intensive A dancers on an incredible week! ✨

A huge thank you to guest teaching artists Colette Krogol and Matt Reeves, Artistic Directors of Orange Grove Dance, for sharing their artistry and inspiring our dancers💙

NEXT UP ➡️ SUMMER INTENSIVE B | JULY 6 - JULY 12 Participants will experience influences from Fosse, Broadway, Afro-Fusion, to Commercial Jazz.

REGISTRATION 🔗-https://sarasotacontemporarydance.org/scd-intensive-b/
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Education Lead Elisha Byerly with her son Eason represented Sarasota Contemporary Dance yesterday morning for the Suncoa...
06/11/2026

Education Lead Elisha Byerly with her son Eason represented Sarasota Contemporary Dance yesterday morning for the Suncoast Remake Learning Days 5th year Celebration breakfast.

SCD has been participating in this educational and family-focused festival for all 5 years, thanks to the Patterson Foundation!
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Our First In-The-Round Performance of the summerTHIS FRIDAY 7:00PM About In the Round | Our Summer Performance Series h...
06/10/2026

Our First In-The-Round Performance of the summer
THIS FRIDAY 7:00PM

About In the Round | Our Summer Performance Series has officially launched, and we invite you to join us this Friday for an exciting In the Round performance Featuring three rising choreographers Olivia Cassady, Mary Armstrong, Mandy Lainer, alongside our June Summer Intensive participants, this unique evening offers audiences an inside look at the creative process.

SHOWTIME
June 12 | 7:00PM
📍SCD Home Studio
1400 Blvd of The Arts Suite 300
Sarasota FL, 34236

PURCHASE TICKETS 🔗 https://ci.ovationtix.com/35361/production/1272624?performanceId=11796565
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After an incredible 20th season, last week SCD Company members took some well-deserved time to rest, recharge, and conne...
06/08/2026

After an incredible 20th season, last week SCD Company members took some well-deserved time to rest, recharge, and connect before stepping into Season 21! 🧖‍♀️🛁🔋 Big thank you to for donating these incredible experiences ❤️

We are so grateful to Biolit Spa for providing such a restorative experience. Our dancers were able to unwind and recover. Dancers visited Exclusive Shape an innovative full-body recovery experience using specialized technology designed to massage, stimulate, and rejuvenate the body.

Thank you to the Sarasota Art Museum for welcoming us for a private tour, followed by a beautiful afternoon of company bonding over lunch. We also extend our appreciation to Nicole Lages for leading a meaningful session on the lymphatic system and its vital role in overall health.

These experiences meant so much to our company as we prepare for the season ahead.

A new season is on the horizon, our 21st Season theme reveal… COMING SOON who’s excited? 👀✨

Introducing your First Rising Choreographer for SCD’s July Summer Intensive Emily Estelle 💫About Emily |My name is Emily...
06/04/2026

Introducing your First Rising Choreographer for SCD’s July Summer Intensive Emily Estelle 💫

About Emily |My name is Emily Estelle. I was born and raised in Florida. I have been dancing since I was 2 years old. At the age of 6 years old I said I wanted to be a dance teacher and now, 18 years later I am living my dream. After dancing all throughout high school and graduating I did 3 years in the training program with Sarasota Contemporary Dance, summer intensive with Joffrey Ballet and I have worked professionally on stage with West Coast Black Theater. Now, I am married and a momma of one and I am so excited to step back into this new season of choreographing and bringing new works to light!

Intensive B | JULY 11-17TH
For Registration and more Information ℹ️ -https://sarasotacontemporarydance.org/scd-intensive-b/
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1400 Boulevard Of The Arts, STE 300
Sarasota, FL
34236

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Monday 10am - 10pm
Tuesday 10am - 10pm
Wednesday 10am - 10pm
Thursday 10am - 10pm
Friday 10am - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 11pm

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