SOULSKIN presents the world premiere of the new dance, BEAUTY, created by SOULSKIN Dance Artistic Director and Choreographer Adrianna Thompson. BEAUTY is a psychological ballet in six movements, illustrating how humanity needs to move past the forces at play in the world to restore their own divine power and concept of true beauty.

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“With the current state our country is in, it is more important than ever to challenge the status quo. We cannot acceptsociety’s perspective as more important than our own, and need to evolve past seeking validation based on constantly changing standards. Social media plays a big part in this, magnifying our thirst for validation and compelling us to post curated images for fear of being judged,” says Thompson. “BEAUTY reveals our need for human connection and how we need to be our own compass in a world full of noise and chaos.” 

SOULSKIN Dance is proud to premiere two new contemporary ballets:
PARALLEL DIALOGUES  a West Coast Premiere choreographed by Adrianna Thompson and GOLDEN MEAN  a World Premiere choreographed by Adrianna Thompson and guest choreographer Barbara Koch as part of their 6th Season in San Francisco at Dance Mission Theater. SOULSKIN Dance Season 6 features company dancers: Ryan Camou, Emanuel Colombo, Delvis Savigne Frinon, ArVejon Jones, Barbara Koch, Margot Lena, Andrea McGinnis, Alejandra Preciado, and Adonis D. Martin Quinones.
Music: Noh (Parallel Dialogues), Roxy Roller (Golden Mean), Filmmaker: Jaco Strydom(Parallel Dialogues), Lighting Designer: Harry Rubeck.

SAN FRANCISCO: SOULSKIN DANCE announced today the continuation of its fifth season with the world premiere of HERO, September 7-9, Dance Mission Theater.​

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"HERO  is a politically themed ballet that poses the question: What defines a hero," says SOULSKIN Dance's Artistic Director, Adrianna Thompson. "In today's society there are everyday heroes; those who speak out against atrocities like gun violence to make the world a better place. HERO seeks to understand the different ways that one can be a hero."

Inspired by the dystopian genre, SOULSKIN embarks on a daring new work entitled To Command, that questions our sense of autonomy in a world dictated by technology. This piece, conceptualized by Adrianna Thompson and choreographed by Thompson and returning guest artist Dylan Elmore, will utilize dance, photography, and live music in a collaborative performance unlike any previous SOULSKIN project.

SOULSKIN Dance celebrates its 5th season by shining a spotlight on the versatile artistic talents of its dancers and collaborators in The LAB Series. The LAB Series is an evening of short new works by 7 talented up and coming female choreographers. The works range from dynamic solos and group pieces to experimental dance films. With the choreographers given complete freedom to explore their artistic voices, all bets are off!

SOULSKIN Dance is proud to present a brand new work SATIN & SWING as part of their 4th Season in San Francisco. Artistic Director and Choreographer Adrianna Thompson seeks to engage audiences in a study of two eras, the 1920s and the present. Dance Mission Theatre transforms into a time machine, transporting us back to the 1920s. Glitz and glam sparkle from the dingy corners of a speakeasy. Raucous jazz blares, bringing bejeweled and sequined dancing flapper girls to life. An evening of indulgence has begun. The entry notes of Prince’s “Erotic City” ring in your ears, an echo from another time. Suddenly you notice the writing on the wall. The crash of overindulgence is imminent.  

March 10-12, 2017 at Dance Mission Theater in San Francisco.

SOULSKIN Dance is thrilled to present the final chapter of its trilogy, A Pop Culture Journey: from Folsom Prison to a Night at the Opera. Artistic Director Adrianna Thompson curates a night that’s “…a little bit country, a little bit rock ‘n roll…” as she and her collaborators take the audience on a journey through the mournful grit of Johnny Cash to the glitter and glam of Queen. Performances are March 18-20, 2016 at Dance Mission Theater in San Francisco.

SOULSKIN Dance returns for its second San Francisco season with part two of an electrifying pop culture performance trilogy.