ARENA DANCES' 2026 Spring Repertory Company celebrated four world premiere commissions by nationally recognized choreographers Shane Larson, Assaf Salhov, Wendell Gray II, and Wynn Fricke, continuing the organization's commitment to sustained artistic collaboration and the expansion of contemporary dance repertory.

Performed by company artists Nieya Amezquita, Alex Arce, Non Edwards, Sarah McCullough, and Jake Nehrbass, with special appearances by apprentice Holly Trenbath and guest artist Timo Wagner, the evening featured four distinct choreographic voices exploring themes of resilience, memory, transformation, identity, and human connection.

All works were commissioned by ARENA DANCES and developed during multi-week creative residencies with the company. Rehearsals were directed by Laura Selle Virtucio, with lighting design by Mark Ruark, costume design by Jon Montgomery, videography by Tamara Ober, and production photography by Bill Cameron.