staibdance
Since its founding in 2007, the Atlanta-based staibdance has made an indelible mark on contemporary dance both locally and abroad.
We are rooted in movement, culture and community. George Staib, founder and artistic director, is an accomplished choreographer whose work has been seen across the United States and the globe. An Armenian-born transplant to the United States, he began his dance training at the prestigious Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet and now serves on faculty at Emory University in the Dance Program.
Save the date for TWO (MC)2 performances happening August 28 & 29!✨
🌟Program A (Friday, August 28 @ 7pm)
Featuring: Academy of Kuchipudi Dance, Atlanta Chinese Dance Company, Atlanta Irish Dance, Berdolé Flamenco, Giwayen Mata, Lyrik London/Haus of London
🌟Program B (Saturday, August 29 @ 7pm)
Featuring: Academy of Kuchipudi Dance, Alma Mexicana Danza Folklórica, Atlanta Chinese Dance Company, Flamenco Underground, Giwayen Mata, Lyrik London/Haus of London
📍 Roswell Cultural Arts Center
🎟️ Tickets on sale NOW at the link in our bio
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Looking for a new dance class to try? 💃
Our (MC)2 Festival on August 24-29 is the perfect place to take classes with some of ATL's favorite companies! Take daily classes in Flamenco, West African, Hip-Hop, Irish Dance, Chinese Dance, Mexican Folklórico, Kuchipudi, and more...
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned mover, there's a class for you.
⏰: August 24-29
📍: Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance
💰: Single Class - $18, Class Packages available
Register today: https://www.staibdance.com/mc2
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Turn your sound on & listen to a sneak peek of what you'll experience at our (MC)2 Festival this August!🔊
We're excited to welcome back Flamenco Underground to this year's festival, where they will lead community class and perform, alongside 8 other culturally-rooted Atlanta-based dance organizations.
🔗Class registration is open now: https://www.staibdance.com/mc2
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07/15/2026
In the words of Artistic Director George Staib, our (MC)2 Festival is...
"a chance to join hands, sit at the table and bathe in the intimate and personal stories that define many people from many places"
We hope you'll join us for a class, a performance, or our free panel discussion with all participating organizations on August 24-29. 🫶
Learn more & register: https://www.staibdance.com/mc2
📸: Erik Voss and Trish Lawrence
07/08/2026
We're excited to announce one of our (MC)2 Festival sponsors, Atlanta Dance Medicine (ADM)!👏
ADM specializes in various physical therapy practices for performing artists and movers of all kinds. Since their formation in 2020, they have grown rapidly into four clinic spaces with a team of 10+ performing arts specialized PTs.
But that's not all... 🤫👀
ADM is offering a discount for all (MC)2 Festival participants! If you attend a class, performance or the panel discussion, you can redeem a $100 45-minute PT session (typically priced at $150).
This offer is limited and spaces will fill fast! Register for your (MC)2 class/performance/panel of choice and receive more details about how to redeem this offer.
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We’re just two months away from a weekend of performances - with this kind of energy.🌟✨
Don't miss our (MC)2 Festival welcoming nine Atlanta-based dance organizations including Lyrik London and the Haus of London, returning with us from our 2021 festival!
Performances will take place on August 28 & 29 at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. Tickets are on sale now at the link in our bio or at staibdance.com/mc2
💃: Lyrik London, Haus of London
📹: Andie K Media
06/16/2026
Want to dance your way around the world without leaving ATL? 🌎💃
As part of the (MC)² Festival, you have the opportunity to take classes with nine culturally rooted dance organizations representing a rich variety of movement traditions, styles, and communities.
➡️ Swipe for the full class list, happening August 24-26 at the Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance.
Register today: https://www.staibdance.com/mc2
📸: Erik Voss and Trish Lawrence
06/10/2026
Registration for our Summer Intensive drop-in classes in Sorrento and Sant'Agata is now OPEN!🇮🇹✨
If you'll be in the area, we invite you to move with us at one our classes led by company teaching artists and guest artists from around the world. Swipe to view the drop-in schedule, taking place in Sorrento and Sant'Agata.
Register in advance online at the link in our bio, or at the door with cash.🔗
06/04/2026
Six days. Nine culturally rooted dance organizations. One Atlanta.🧡
Our (MC)² Festival returns August 24–29, bringing together the most varied and diverse assembling of culturally rooted dance organizations in Atlanta - all under one roof for classes, performances, and community conversations.
Here's what's in store:
💃 Classes | Aug 24–27 at Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance
🍽️ Family Feast + Panel Discussion | Aug 27
🎭 Performances | Aug 28 & 29 at Roswell Cultural Arts Center
Click the link in our bio to learn more and register!🔗
📸: Erik Voss and Trish Lawrence
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