Photograph by Jonah Hooper, courtesy of Atlanta Ballet

An offshoot of the Atlanta Ballet, this group exists to promote new work by young choreographers—both local talents like founder John Welker and national up-and-comers like Alvin Ailey alum Jennifer Archibald. Named after a Japanese worldview that cherishes nature, the troupe has found a fitting home in the greenspaces of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, adding magic to ABG’s annual summer cocktail series.