About Us
A contemporary jazz dance company with a diverse repertoire, Eclectic Edge Ensemble collaborates with local musicians, choreographers, and other artists to create musically and theatrically inspired work. The company aims to present a fresh perspective on jazz dance in the Twin Cities, creating accessible performance experiences that connect to audiences through the pure joy of movement.
Story Ideas
- Currently the only jazz dance company in the Twin Cities, the Eclectic Edge Ensemble continues the tradition within the cities while exploring its own signature style.
- Musical collaboration: An important part of the vision of EEE is to encourage the practice of collaboration, particularly within music. The company feels that creating dance with original music allows the two art forms to merge together in the most organic way possible.
- A company that lives up to its name: EEE displays eclecticism not only within the technical aspects of its repertoire, but also within the make-up of its company members and collaborators, and subject matter tackled by its presentations.
Quotes
“Karis Sloss…..presented new works solid in construction, technique and execution.” - Camille LeFevre, Star Tribune, 7/21/08
“Karis Sloss is determined to bring jazz dance back, front and center.”
- Linda Shapiro, Citypages, 7/18/08
"As a teacher and choreographer, Karis Sloss is the "real deal" - someone with a knowledge ofdance, music and theater that honors the forms'histories and moves them into the present with skill, passion and insight." - Danny Buraczeski, Twin Cities jazz dance legend