About Us

Overview

Atlanta-based ViZion Dance International is a multi-cultural all-inclusive dance production company of diverse artists and entrepreneurs that perform and create a "high-level and demanding" repertoire of inspirational, patriotic and historic works that evoke a moral and social consciousness in humanity.

The Company is also dedicated to the development of individual purpose in talented artists and the global community through the promotion of self-esteem, non-violence and positive mental and physical health, while using the Arts as a visual stimulator. This is achieved through their Non- Profit (501-c3) ViZion Dance, Inc.

Committed to developing entrepreneurship and building a foundation for the individual artistic growth of dancers and choreographers desiring a professional career in the art form, the company is made up of talented musicians, creative artists and health educators who are determined to make a positive impact on the community through original dance, music, visual art and health / fitness initiatives.

They are also known for their seemingly effortless and organic fusion of various styles of dance including Breakdancing, Step, Bollywood, African, Jazz, Tap, Salsa, Liturgical and more!

Founded by US military veteran Monique Barashango and under the leadership of some of the most innovative artists of our time, ViZion Dance International is "America's Best Inspirational Dance Company", host crew for the "Blaze The Floor Stomp The Violence National Dance Battle and Tour" and is home to the First Inspirational Hip Hop Dance Crew to perform at the world famous Apollo theatre in Harlem, NY. They have also served as the official Youth Ambassadors for the Selma 50th Anniversary Celebration as well as the King Center and the AD King Foundation. Moreover, they were the Opening Act for TV's internationally syndicated "Allstate Gospel Superfest", been profiled on CNN, CBS and other major news outlets, appeared on MTV's America's Best Dance Crew, BET and has had several members to perform on Broadway, Emmy award winning TV shows and in major Oscar Award winning motion pictures. In addition, The Company and members have been featured at the Essence Festival, JapanFest, Elevate Atlanta Arts Festival, The Global Humanitarian Summit, International Association of Blacks in Dance conference, The Olympics, The Super Bowl, Smithsonian museum events, and the 50th SCOPE Reunion (Voting Rights Act foot soldiers).

ViZion Dance International’s current projects (through their "Rock-A-ViZion" Production company in collaboration with Rockwell Dance Academy) include "Make It Happen" and "The New Legacy, Reclaiming the Dream" (premiered at The Jimmy Carter Presidential Center, where it was presented with a Proclamation from the Georgia House of Representatives). These projects feature some of the most talented and iconic dance artists of our time. In addition, their award winning hip hop crew (Rock-A-ViZion) has been privileged to work with Grammy and Emmy award winning producers on several We The People coalition social action projects (composed of visual artists in the local, national and international communities).

As a culturally diverse dance and dramatic arts institution, ViZion Dance also prides itself on being an emissary of African-American history and culture by using their gifts to enable the audience to experience history through the African-American vernacular. Moreover, they help edify the empowerment of women and youth in their local, national and international communities.

Through the tutelage of an incredible advisory team consisting of Emmy and Peabody award-winning artists that have composed music and performed with Alvin Ailey Dance theater and others, as well as those that have worked with some of the greatest choreographers and civil rights footsoldiers in history, ViZion continues to impact the world with its unique and creative, yet inspirational approach to drama and dance as they "Change The World, One STEP At A Time"!