Erin Prange's Contact Details

Erin Prange's Company Details

The Big Muddy Dance Company

Saint Louis, MO, US • 20 - 49 Employees
Arts and Crafts

The Big Muddy Dance Company derives its name from the Missouri river, referred to as "The Big Muddy."​ This river feeds the nation's waterways while having its roots here in St Louis. The dance company is rooted in the great city of St Louis and feeds not only this city but the nation with high-quality dance performances. Choreographers such as Lou Conte (founder of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago), Antonio Douthit & Kirven Boyd (Dancers with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre), Harrison McEldowney, Lauri Stallings (Artistic Director of GloATL), Michael Uthoff (former Executive Director of Dance St. Louis), Sam Watson, Kameron N. Saunders, Thom Dancy, Brian Enos, Shannon Alvis, Robyn Mineko Williams, and Brandon DiCriscio (former dancer with River North Dance Company) have all contributed work to the company's growing list of repertoire.The company not only offers great dance to audiences in theaters and public venues, but also has developed a senior outreach program to bring quality dance to seniors that may not be able to go to the theatre. "Senior Embrace"​ produces performances at retirement homes and assisted living facilities around St Louis, as well as workshops with early stage dementia patients. Following their season, the company offers a summer intensive program at their studios located in Grand Center. The company also offers beginning through professional level ballet, jazz, contemporary, dance fitness, and Pilates classes year-round. Classes are taught by company members as well as renowned guest faculty at the company's Marcelle Studio and newly built Washington Studio.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @bigmuddydanceco