About Us

The Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Dance Company has been hailed by critics and audiences alike as one of the most exciting, captivating dance troupes in the Midwest. Dance Magazine, in fact, has spotlighted Wylliams/Henry in their critic's choice issue of favourite picks across America. Works by internationally acclaimed choreographers, such as David Parsons, Dwight Rhoden, Donald McKayle and Jawwole Willia Jo Zollar, as well as classics by some of the 2oth century's greatest masters, such as Jose Limon, Hanya Holm and Doris Humphrey, are presented by the Company in each of its seasons. Performances are given in both conventional and non-traditional spaces -- often in partnership with community organizations -- to introduce contemporary dance to new audiences. Wylliams/Henry connects with a broad spectrum of individuals in both urban and rural communities, while presenting th emost powerful and uplifting works from the rich archive of American modern dance.

Wylliams-Herny is proud to call Kansas City home and is honored to be "Artists-in-Residence" at UMKC's Conservatory of Music and Dance. Performances at White Halls' state-of-the-art facilities during the regular concert season showcase the company's unique mix of graceful athleticism, exuberant energy, and diversity of subject matter, connecting audiences through an electrifying current that charges every Wylliams-Henry performance.

The company has been honored by acceptance to the artist touring roster of the Missouri Arts Council, South Carolina Arts Commission and the Mid-America Arts Alliance touring programs.

Photography

Michael Manley

Videography

Michael Strong

Webmaster

Arthur Pemberton