How Do We Make It Easier to Build a Season That Supports Real Industry Change?

At SOUL DE SOUL, we’ve always believed that the choices we make as educators, leaders, and visionaries can ripple far beyond a single season. And one of the most important decisions a studio makes each year? Choosing where to bring their dancers.

As the dance industry continues to evolve, more and more program directors are asking:
How can we build a season that aligns with our values and helps move the entire ecosystem forward?

We’ve been sitting with that question too.
And it’s what led us to create the SOULBODY Partnership Program — a collaboration between SOUL DE SOUL Dance Convention and Embody Dance Conference, built on shared values and a vision for lasting change.

Why This Matters

We know how much energy, time, and heart it takes to plan a meaningful year for your dancers.
And we also know how challenging it can be to sift through countless options and choose events that truly get what you’re trying to build.

That’s why we asked ourselves:

What would it look like to make that decision easier?
What if two heart-led event companies came together in collaboration to help studios feel supported, seen, and celebrated?

We believe studios deserve more than transactional experiences.
They deserve programming that reflects the same heart, integrity, and depth they pour into their own communities every single day.

A Shared Vision

The SOULBODY Program is about more than a credit (though yes, there is one!).
It’s about amplifying the kind of work that changes lives and creating momentum toward a more connected, intentional industry.

At SOUL DE SOUL, we’re so proud to stand beside Embody Dance Conference in this work.
We’ve watched them create transformative spaces that prioritize depth, purpose, and the whole artist and we know our SDS community would absolutely love what they’re building.

This partnership was born out of deep respect and a belief that when aligned leaders come together, we can make the dance industry a more supportive, soulful place.

Our Invitation to You

If you're a program director dreaming of a season rooted in integrity, artistry, and growth, you’re in luck because we created this with you in mind.

We hope this partnership makes it easier for you to design a season that reflects your values and contributes to something bigger.
Because when we align our choices with our vision, we don’t just build better events, we build a better industry.

Want the logistics? Click here for full program details.

And if you're planning your 25–26 season and have questions, we're always here to talk.
Let’s shape this next chapter, together.

💙🧡

With heart,

Mackenzie Martin

FOUNDER & CEO, SOUL DE SOUL