Full Circle Dance is a national contemporary modern dance company committed to creating work that merges artistic excellence with meaningful audience connection. Rooted in the belief that dance is an essential form of human expression, the company develops choreography that is both evocative and accessible, inviting audiences to engage deeply with movement and performance. Founded in 2018 by Artistic Director Tiffanee Arnold, Full Circle Dance brings together dance educators, artists, and choreographers who share a passion for innovation and artistic integrity.
As a nationally recognized company, Full Circle Dance has performed at festivals across the United States, including the St. Louis Contemporary Dance Festival, Oklahoma Contemporary Dance Festival, Illinois State University’s Dance Up Close, Dallas Indie Dance Fest, {254} Dance Festival, Aimed Summer Dance Festival, Brazos Contemporary Dance Festival, Big Rig Dance Collective, Dance Plano!, and Barnstorm Dance Festival. These performances reflect the company’s commitment to engaging diverse audiences and contributing to the national contemporary dance landscape.
Arnold’s artistic direction is shaped by more than twenty years of developing a nationally respected college dance program at Collin College and her seventeen-year performance career with Elledanceworks Dance Company. Her choreography has received national recognition, including ten gala selections at the American College Dance Association regional conferences.
Today, Full Circle Dance is in its seventh season and is comprised of fifteen dynamic performers united by their dedication to expanding the presence and impact of contemporary modern dance on a national scale. The company continues to create, collaborate, and perform widely—bringing its distinct blend of artistry, innovation, and community connection to all audiences.
established in 2018
Full Circle Dance was established in the summer of 2018 by Tiffanee Arnold as the culmination of her achievements as educator, choreographer and performer. Tiffanee has worked for over 20 years establishing the dance program at Collin College as a nationally respected launching ground for dance talent - where her excellence in choreography was recognized by being included in the prestigious gala performances of ACDA (American College Dance Association) an unprecedented te times - and performing for over 17 years with Elledanceworks Dance Company. Her works are evocative, compelling and nuanced, yet also approachable and accessible to a broad audience.
The name “Full Circle Dance” was inspired after the initial auditions, where over 30 former students, co-performers, colleagues, and local dancers expressed a passion for working with her again. They represent lifetimes of learning, teaching and performing coming together in a way that is interconnected and familiar, yet wholly new and unique as well. Full Circle Dance is currently comprised of 10 vibrant performers with a shared passion for dance.
Full Circle Dance debuted in October 2018 at the {254} Dance-Fest held in Waco, Texas and was awarded “The Best of Fest” for their ensemble work, The Grid. The company aims to continue to present at regional dance festivals in addition to presenting various concerts throughout North Texas. The company’s debut concert “The Premiere” was held at the Eisemann Center’s Bank of America Theatre in February 2020.
Full Circle Dance Board of Directors:
Kirk Arnold
Amy Dillard Valls
Tom Hull
Melissa Johnson
Laura Kay Swanson
Former Board Members:
Courtney Mulcahy
Voted “BEST of Fest” at
2018 {254} dance-fest
