THIS IS RISK
We bring the presence of Blackness to the table.
Not a race-based concept. A spectrum of excellence.
A centering of voices that don’t often get centered.
THIS IS RISK, looks forward and back in celebrating four decades of operating at the vanguard of movement and social activism. THIS IS RISK takes the audience through intentional storytelling to the next space of collective brilliance. This energetically charged evening includes iconic works by Founder Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, which feature live music including the return of Shelter, and full performance of Batty Moves and a new commission by long-time UBW collaborator and choreographer Vincent Thomas.
ON TOUR
February 5 - 7, 2026
Newmark Theatre at White Bird
Portland, OR
TICKETS — On sale September 3, 2025
Feb 19 - 21, 2026
Patricia George Decio Theatre
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN
TICKETS — On sale July 28, 2025
More dates to come!
“Every aspect of this mission statement was met and surpassed during this program of the 40th Anniversary of UBW.”
— L.A. Dance Chronicle
Engaging with the past requires risk.
Embracing the present requires risk.
Unleashing the future requires risk.
Urban Bush Women
THIS IS RISK
Photo Credits: Olivia Moon Photography