ABOUT GO!

GO! Contemporary Dance Works is a non-profit dance company in Knoxville, Tennessee. It was founded in 2003 by its current artistic director, Lisa Hall McKee. 

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MISSION

GO!'s mission is to elevate enthusiasm for the performing arts within the East Tennessee community by providing opportunities for youth to express artistry through dance.  

 

GO! is known for it's daring, innovative and adventurous choreography that merges and defies the boundaries of classical ballet, contemporary and aerial dance. Delivering thought provoking and intellectual performances to the Knoxville area, GO! challenges its audience with both subject matter and choreography. GO!'s elaborate and adventurous performances appeal to dancers and non-dancers alike. They uplift, intrigue, and continue to surpass the expectations of audiences. 

 

THE COMPANY

GO! consists of 45 dancers ages 12 and up, including professionals.  In addition to its talented core choreographers, GO! has commissioned choreographic works from regional and international choreographers such as Rebecca Evans, Marlayna Locklear, Daniel Chait, Wayles Haynes, Angela Hill, Joy Davis, Jacqueline Kinsman and Mark Lamb.

 

OUTREACH

Active in the Knoxville community, GO! has performed with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra as guest artists for the Clayton Holiday Concerts and Young Peoples Concerts.  GO! has also brought on site performances to organizations including Knox County Schools and the Ossilli Club and makes appearances throughout the year at community events such the Rossini Festival. GO! is also proud to partner with other non-profit organizations such as the Volunteer Rotary Club, the Lighthouse, the Boys and Girls Club, the YMCA, and Emerald Youth Foundation.