The Birmingham-based professional modern dance company Sanspointe was founded by Michelle Hamff in 2003 to provide choreographers and dancers with an opportunity to create new work, collaborate artistically and  present high-quality modern dance performances for the community.  Sanspointe presents original and inventive choreography for audiences in its hometown of Birmingham, Alabama, and performs at events during the year around the Southeast.

Under the artistic direction of Shellie Chambers, Sanspointe is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, with more than 10 company artists and a board of directors.  Sanspointe’s members bring a diversity of interests, experiences and talents to the company.  This unique fusion of artistic ideas and inspirations allows Sanspointe to constantly evolve and challenges its members and the audience’s expectations of what modern dance is.  Sanspointe has presented more than 30 original works by Alabama choreographers.