EXIT 12 DANCE COMPANY INC

Exit12 began as a way for Artistic Director Roman Baca to explore his military service through choreography. Dance became a safe, non-literal medium for Roman to process his deployment to Iraq, and the choreographic process offered healing. As he created critically acclaimed works based on his experiences, he recognized that fellow veterans also needed space to reflect and heal. He also saw that military experiences are deeply diverse, reflecting the broad range of people who serve. In response, Exit12 began working with veterans and military families to foster healing and share untold stories through the arts.

Exit12’s model is simple but impactful: bring together people affected by war-often veterans or military family members-and lead them through writing and movement workshops. From these workshops, the group co-creates a performance that reflects key themes they want to share-whether about service, homecoming, reintegration, or future hopes. The group then performs the work publicly. After each performance, Exit12 hosts a dialogue between performers and the audience, deepening understanding of military life and the healing power of art.