tropicaleiza Dance
dance + Drum Co
Tropicaleiza Dance + Drum Co, founded in 2006 and directed by Julie simon is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women through movement, music, and compelling storytelling.
we dance we drum we empower
Our
Mission
Who We Are
Our Mission
WE ARE a multidimensional, dynamic, magnanimous group of powerful diverse women dedicated to empowering women and girls through dancing, drumming and compelling storytelling.
WE EXIST to impart strength vigor and joy empowering our audience to find their truest voice.
WE INCITE unique energetic expression and fullness of self.
WE DO this through the utilization of stage performances, site specific performances, immersive workshops intensives company and community classes and lectures
We Dance We Drum
We Empower
Our Vision
OUR VISION is a world where women are unapologetically empowered through the transformative power of dance and percussion. We strive to create a global community of women who uplift and inspire each other, transcending barriers and embracing diversity, where every woman embraces her unique essence, fearlessly celebrating her individuality, and confidently expressing her inner strength, finding her joy.
THROUGH IMMERSIVE experiences, including mesmerizing performances, enriching workshops, soul-nourishing intensives, and the sharing of inspiring stories, we strive to create a safe and nurturing space for women to unlock their full potential.
WE ASPIRE to be the catalyst for personal growth, cultivating a deep sense of self-worth and resilience in every woman we touch, leaving a lasting legacy of empowerment, sparking a revolution that transforms lives and empowers generations to come.
We Dance We Drum
We Empower
Our
Vision
I Wanted to Dance.
We Built a World.
The honest truth is, I created Tropicaleiza because I just wanted to dance with my girls.
Girls I hadn't even met yet.
Girls I saw in my imagination as I cried on my bathroom floor in Paris late one night.
I wanted to move, drum, and create together. I
wanted to share the joy, sweat, rhythm, laughter, and the magical energy that happens when women come together.
I didn't purposely set out to build all of this. The belly cry was so strong one thing led to another.
The dancing became drumming. The drumming became stories. The combination of it all opened doors.
New spaces emerged, new voices joined, new possibilities took majestic shape and became a world of its own.
A world we continue to create, together.
Tropicaleiza Dance + Drum Co is a 501(C)3 non-profit arts corporation. Your donations are tax deductible. Tax ID #26-2535493
