Seda Negra/Black Silk Dance Company
Directed by Iris Rosa, Seda Negra/Black Silk Dance Company utilizes a fusion of dance genres and expressions to tell stories and explore political, social and cultural narratives, as well as lived experiences of people in the African Diaspora.
Iris Rosa, Studio Owner and Indiana University Professor Emerita, Photo by Kelvin Burzon
Cross-pollinating dance communities
Iris Rosa opened her studio in May 2022 to be a space inclusive of all dance genres and dancers in the community.
Iris Rosa Dance Studio welcomes curious dancers to experience various forms — Modern, Afro Cuban, Jazz, Salsa, Ballet, African dance traditions, and more.
This is the space to expand your understanding of dance, history, and culture to become a holistic, informed dancer.






