Carla De Sola, founder of Omega, dancing "Gloria" from the Missa Criolla, circa 1980.
Allan Tung, circa the late 70s
Company History
“I think of dance, and all the arts, as bridges between the visible and invisible world of the spirit.”
The first company of its kind, Omega Dance Company was founded in 1974 by Carla De Sola to express the spiritual-social-healing dimensions of dance; to explore inner aspects of movement integrated with the world’s spiritual resources; to bring dance into religious observances and in concert for all settings. After a 33-year residency at The Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, Omega currently ministers as artist-in-residence at The Church of the Village on West 13th Street and 7th Avenue.
For more on the company's history, read Carla's bio on our Past Leadership page.
Past Leadership
Led and inspired by the vision of Carla De Sola, a long line of artists have molded and shaped Omega Dance Company throughout its 40-year history. Melding their own unique backgrounds and choreographic visions with the company’s foundational work, each director has contributed to Omega’s legacy as the oldest professional sacred dance company in the country.
PAST DIRECTORS
Mignon Gillen
Sandra Rivera
Kara Miller
Allan Tung