Resurrection Dance Theater

In 1985 Michael Geilenfeld, former Brother of Charity with Mother Teresa, started St. Joseph’s Home for Boys. He began with $1000.00 and 5 boys who had been living on the streets. They lived in a small rental house and since they had been living on the streets, living together as a family was initially difficult. Michael began having them act out plays and dance together to foster a cohesive environment. This was the beginning of the Resurrection Dance Theater. The Resurrection Dance Theater has remained an important part of the family. This has allowed the boys to express their history in the form of dance, and has been a very positive affirmation in their “resurrection” from life on the streets.

The Resurrection Dance Theater has performed in numerous venues in the United States and Canada. They performed as part of Dance Africa in New York and Chicago. They have danced for the Pope in Canada. Each year they tour different parts of the U.S. bringing their amazing story and talents to others.

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Photo by Renee Dietrich



Resurrection Dance Theater
Photo by Renee Dietrich