“The Wild Zappers have bravado, bounce and discipline. They are street-wise, which translates into immediacy on stage. Blending jazz dance, hip-hop, voguing and other bits of pop...they demand attention.”

—The Washington Post

Combining Jazz, Funk and Hip Hop dance styles, American Sign Language and popular music, the Wild Zappers create an inspiring program that wins high accolades and loyal fans throughout the world. The Wild Zappers seek to expand opportunities for professional deaf artists. Focusing on the beauty of dance, theatre and sign language they provide an uplifting experience for deaf and hearing audiences.

Performance highlights include the Kennedy Center, Gallaudet College, the Apollo Theater in New York, and international tours of Japan, Jamaica and the Virgin Islands. Directors Fred Michael Beam and Warren “Wawa” Snipe are recipients of numerous artistic and humanitarian awards, including the Media Access Award and Linowes Award.

• Dance Theatre Performances
• Educational Programs
• Workshops and Residencies

Let’s Sign and Dance
The Wild Zappers’ interactive school program illustrates the dynamic relationships between dance movements, counting and visual cues. Providing a lively introduction to sign language, this high-energy performance builds bridges between deaf and hearing communities.