Elisa Monte Dance, founded in 1981, bridges cultural barriers through the universal language of dance. From its earliest recognition on the world stage in 1982 as the “best company” at the International Dance Festival of Paris, the company has succeeded for over two decades. The work of Elisa Monte, a former principal dancer with Martha Graham Dance company and Pilobolus, is widely recognized for its highly athletic and sensual style, as well as its technical and physical acuity, exploring an multiple of topics and themes.