OUR MISSION

Our mission is to connect, empower and transform individuals, communities and systems through the power of dance, freedom and love. We center Black, Brown, and the Rainbow spectrums of identities and beings on this planet by providing radically inclusive spaces for authentic self expression.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to shift normalcy from systemic oppression to radical personal freedom utilizing dance and healing arts as tools for personal transformation and collective liberation. We aim to uplift and educate intergenerational, underserved dancers, artists, activists, healers, leaders, and changemakers worldwide. 

OUR VALUES

Return to The Earth/ Ask The Indigenous/Land Back
The Four Agreements
Collaboration Over Competition
Embodied Consent
The Nguzo Saba: (Umoja/Unity, Kujichagulia/ Self-Determination, Ujima/Collective Responsibility, Ujamaa / Cooperative Economics, Nia/Purpose, Kuumba/ Creativity, Imani/Faith)

TESTIMONIALS

  • DANCE

    "Thank you for holding space for all of us to be ourselves." - Grace

  • FREEDOM

    “You and your work stand out… you are making a difference, making the world a better place. And, you’ve been doing it for a long, long time. Thanks for all the ways you’ve touched my world.” -Steph

  • LOVE

    “You were created to pass the gift of love and positivity and love of dance!!! No words can explain how much u inspire me to be a better person in the world!!!!!” - Kofi 

MOVEMENT MODALITIES

By fusing eclectic movement with holistic, decolonized, and integrative approaches, we create transformative experiences grounded in the art, culture, and history of the African Diaspora through the integration of movement, nature, dance theatre, and embodied practices.

Delve into over 25 movement and expressive art forms through SOL VIDA movement methodology which prioritizes understanding the artistic heritage, form, historical context, and cultural significance of each style.

Ballet, Jazz, and Modern dance: Horton, Limon, and Dunham

Dances of the African Diaspora: Hip Hop, Symbology of the Orixas, Egyptian, Ghanaian, West African, Capoeira, Samba, Merengue, Cumbia, and Salsa.

Free Movement, Embodiment and Somatics: Inspirations from 5 Rhythms, Soma Source, Cyphers and Ecstatic Dance.

Theatre Arts: Improv, Guerrilla Theatre, Theatre of the Oppressed, Spoken Word, Laban Efforts, Viewpoints, Readers Theatre, and Musical Theatre

Integrative Healing Arts Practices: Yoga, Meditation, Breathwork, Visualization, Tree Therapy, Healing Arts Circles, and Creative Writing.

BRING SOL VIDA TO YOUR COMMUNITY

Meet Axé, Artistic Director & Founder

April (Axé) Charmaine [they/she]  is an artivist dedicated to embodied healing justice. They lead transformative workshops online and across the globe. Axé is an award-winning holistic performing arts educator, choreographer, director, producer and embodiment guide. They are dedicated to inspiring others to radical personal freedom, pioneering progressive movement communities, and creating safer, inclusive spaces for authentic expression, body reclamation, and collective healing.

As an award-winning artist and educator, Axé has led workshops, retreats, and dance programs around the world. Their work centers and uplifts those who identify as women, BIPOC, LGBTQ, elders, and young adults. 

Founder of SOL VIDA, a movement methodology and global community fusing Afro, Modern, Hip Hop, and Conscious Dance, Axé has created a space for liberation, body reclamation, and healthy sensuality. With over 22 years of experience as a dance and theatre educator, Axé has worked with prestigious organizations like the Bronx Museum of the Arts, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, Colorado Ballet, Destiny Arts, Ecstatic Dance LA/NY/Guatemala and Aurora Fox Theatre!

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