On May 30, 2025, Exit12 Dance Company partnered with the Intrepid Museum to present our third annual Stories of War—a compelling evening of dance, music, and storytelling held in honor of Memorial Day. The performance was the culmination of an eight-week movement workshop series with a diverse group of veterans, military-connected individuals, and artists. Through collaborative creation, participants translated their experiences of war, service, transition, and healing into powerful artistic expression.

Exit12 Dance Company held a powerful three-day workshop with DC-based veterans & military-connected individuals, culminating in a performance at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., in partnership with the Daughters of the American Revolution, CreatiVets, the Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP), and renowned tenor & veteran Jesús Daniel Hernández with guitarist Michael Bard. The event had over 500 RSVPs and nearly 300 audience members in-person, including military families, veterans, civilian supporters, and key representatives from national veteran service organizations and institutions. This project was a remarkable example of community collaboration, artistic excellence, and the healing potential of storytelling through dance.

After Action Report on Exit12 Dance Company's Trip to Cuba with Ballet Beyond Borders and Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba

January 6-12, 2025

In 2022, Exit12 received an inaugural Creative Forces Community Engagement grant to support its workshop series. In 2023, this program culminated in a public performance on the Intrepid Museum in New York City, housed on the WWII aircraft carrier Intrepid. Participants showcased what they learned to a thrilled audience of friends, family, and supporters. The first-hand stories of the veterans shared here show how the arts can be a powerful tool for healing and transformation.