Our Work

Recent and ongoing performances. Please visit via computer for the comprehensive archive.

Storyscapes Part II

Directed by Sarah Atenhan, Storyscapes features day-in-the-life stories of library patrons and the free resources they use, expressed through aerial, dance, and theater. From puzzling daredevils to brave, howling youngsters, we will share many stories—and maybe yours, too.

In the spirit of the library and its power of community, bring a few books to participate in a book exchange during the show.

This project is supported in part by the Tennessee Arts Commission, Hermitage Dance Academy, and Gear Seven.

10/20/24, Arc Studios

Storyscapes Part I

Please join us for an immersive storytelling experience at the Hermitage Public Library. This is not just a performance but an opportunity for all of us to engage in a lively demonstration of the relationship between literature and the performing arts. Brave attendees will even get to create a short dance with Satellite!

9/28/24, Hermitage Public Library

Syncretism

Syncretism is an attempted amalgamation of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought. Irish culture, New Orleans Jazz, and Christmas are a few of many examples of integration. Aerial Dance is another one!

For our new work, we want to slow down and study this integration of aerial and dance. Let's think about where they harmonize, where they conflict, and everything in between. There are no absolute truths, only thought experiments we will share with the audience in real time.

Please join Sarah and twelve artists at CenterStage Performing Arts on April 12 or 13. Keep close to emails and social media for ticket information. And a special thank you to Nashville Dance Collective for hosting us during their spring program!

Syncretism is supported by Nashville Dance Collective and Metro Arts Nashville.

Dark Side of the Moon

An 18+ Salon Night

Welcome to our inaugural production of Dark Side of the Moon, an 18+ salon night. But it's more than just a salon night; it's an opportunity for adult students and professional artists to engage, perform, and share in a brave and nurturing environment. We'll illuminate an artist's dark thoughts, engage with the audience (games will be played!), capture artist portraits, provide refreshments, and more.

6/29/24, Arc Studios

By Nature

In 2020, we couldn't perform live, so we adapted our process and engaged a talented team of videographers, dancers, and choreographers to create a timeless dream ballet honoring the world we orbit.

Premiered December 1, 2020

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The Fabric of Space and Time

This book shares the stories of 24 artists, represented through the singular vision of photographer and dancer, Michelle Reid. Their insights, vulnerability, and artistic expression channel the resilience we all have within ourselves during a time of disruption.

Published July, 2021

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Book Club

Join us as we celebrate our students' work, represented through our favorite literary genres. Performances will also feature special guests from the professional community!

5/10/24, Hermitage Dance Academy

Our Favorite Things

Winter Festival & Fundraiser

Please join Satellite Dance and our partners Hermitage Dance Academy and Amped Fitness for a night celebrating our Rotations series and fall youth classes. We are featuring our youth, recreational, and professional dancers and guests in a new and fun way with plenty of activities and refreshments.

All proceeds go towards 2024 Programming.

12/15/23, Hermitage Dance Academy

nonlinear

Satellite Dance performed for RE | Dance Group's annual performance at Links Hall in Chicago, IL. We premiered a new work by Sarah Atenhan (in collaboration with the cast) titled nonlinear – a dance about the struggles of growth within an individual and their community.

December, 2022, Links Hall, Chicago, IL

Carina Nebula

In partnership with the Tennessee Arts Commission and inspired by the recent findings from the James Webb Space Telescope, we brought together artists in various stages of their development. From stellar nurseries to individual stars, we amplified the work of over twenty youth, community, and professional dancers from Nashville and beyond.

11/12/22, Hermitage Dance Academy

Making IT

Celebrated musician, songwriter, and journalist Lindsay Ellyn led a discussion with Sarah Atenhan unpacking the creative process and redefining what 'making it' looks like. We also enjoyed musical performances with aerial dance featuring members of Satellite Dance.

9/10/22, Arc Studios

Kindling Arts Festival

Goldwing'd Messengers (an excerpt)
Choreography by Sarah Atenhan and the Cast
Cast: Lena Mazel, Kellie McDaniel, Kylene Valoris, and Jennie Hopper

7/30/22, Nashville School for the Aerial Arts