Exit 12 Dance Company Inc

Over a four-day residency, Exit12 Dance Company conducted workshops and performances at The Citadel Military College in South Carolina, working with cadets and military veterans to explore their experiences through dance. The Citadel's conflicted past - built initially as a fort to defend against slave uprisings - continues to divide it from the greater Charleston community. This initiative fostered creative expression, leadership, and storytelling, inspiring the next generation to make a positive impact both in and out of uniform. Through multiple touchpoints, Exit12's work was introduced to over 1,500 cadets at the parade, and 300 cadets, veterans, and civilians participated in open rehearsals, screenings, panel discussions, classroom visits, workshops, and a public performance that welcomed Charleston residents onto campus and gave them a window into cadet life.

Exit12 has enhanced its financial management by engaging an accountant and implementing bookkeeping and accounting software. These improvements have increased the accuracy of financial reporting, ensuring greater transparency and long-term sustainability for the organization.

In 2024, Exit12 Dance Company's additional programming included: three Salon Performances at Lucid Body in New York City for 150 people; a lecture and performance at an international dance competition and conference, Ballet Beyond Borders in Havana, Cuba, for 2,000 people; a lecture and performance at the Brooklyn NY Veterans Affairs Hospital for 50 people; an opening reception performance for a veterans' art exhibit at the Salmagundi Club in New York City for 150 people; a guest performance at the Manhattan NY VA Creative Arts Competition for 100 people; two workshops and a public performance in Nashville TN for 100 people; a workshop and performance at the Veteran Transition Center in Buffalo NY for 50 people; a performance at Savage Wonder in Beacon NY for 100 people; and a lecture and performance honoring Veterans' Day at the New School in NYC for 50 people.