The Power Company Collaborative

With dance as our root of origin, The Power Company Collaborative is a multidisciplinary group of artists committed to empowerment of all people through creative engagement. The Power Company Collaborative believes power can be found in art, dancing, collaboration, and the spirit of each individual. It is our hope that our name and slogan, "The Power Company - moving people" embraces the idea of power for all. The Power Company Collaborative invites you to join us in tapping the most precious source of power: energy and light for the mind and spirit of all people.

Established in 2000, The Power Company Collaborative celebrates 26 years of empowering all people through dance. Founded and led by Artistic Director Martha Brim and in collaboration with Associate Director Amanda Ling, PoCoCo currently creates project based performance installations and dance happenings throughout Columbia and beyond. This dynamic duo strives to spark fun throughout the Midlands! Brim and Ling are not bound by the constraints of the proscenium stage they are instead inspired to bring dance directly into public spaces to interact with the people.

We are funded by a grant from the South Carolina Arts Commission, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. PoCoCo is housed and rehearses in residence at Columbia College, SC.

Testimonials

"The Power Company is an enormous asset to the community. Their work is fresh, innovative, sensitive, witty, and intelligent." - The State

"As a community member, Power Company thrills and encourages me to keep creating. Keep collaborating. Keep pushing the boundaries of creativity and live my one life brilliantly." -Shannon Ivey

"Since 2000, PoCoCo has been a staple in the midlands dance scene and the community at large. It creates a space for dancers in the community to innovate and collaborate. PoCoCo takes dance into many different spaces and creates experiences that support the essence of dance as community." - Erin Bailey