Systole

In collaboration with Katherine Duke, Shay Ishii Dance Company & Texas State University
February, 2020

I travelled to Austin, TX for a dual-purpose trip. The main goal was to be the original cast member of a resetting of Alluvial Bed, a work by Katherine Duke on Texas State University dance faculty. There’s a moment on stage in this piece when I feel more myself than ever before.

The second goal of the trip was to act as videographer for the production. What a joy to be recognized, amidst all my toil & play in video, as someone who could accurately capture a production.

Please click here for a sample of a little something I put together. You should note, the dancers weren’t in costume and several cast members are missing.

Jane & Grace

Red Hook, NY - August, 2019

Jane & Grace have a unique bond. There’s alot of history there. There’s a lot of water under their bridge. It’s a sturdy bridge.

Jane is a budding choreographer, and both humans move magically together. When they asked if I’d film a new duet for them, it was a pleasure to oblige. They have both been students of mine before Grace went off to study dance at Marymount Manhattan. Jane will follow and start her collegiate dance studies next year.

Sharing space with them, even if behind the camera, makes me feel a little more full than I was before. If you’d like to see the full video, you can click here.

Pulse

Housatonic, MA - July-August 2019

Every summer I have the distinct opportunity of working with any number of dance studios on their summer intensives and summer dance camps! Sometimes, I even help studios design their programming, putting them in touch with the right artists and curating the themes, key take-aways, and final products.

Last summer I worked with Berkshire Pulse students for 2 weeks, and taught contemporary technique. We culminated the intensive with a film shoot after building a piece based on sensation.

I love teaching students how to feel things while they’re moving. It’s important to me as a performer and choreographer that the audience have a memorable experience, and that starts with the mover. If you don’t feel something - neither will they!

the guilt that occurs from not reading the magazine.

long legs

wait for the lights to go out.
let your weak eyes surface.
the glow simmers searingly across the edges.
trade up, this repetition is a slug.
slowly
terribly
making
its
way
down
your
pretty little, weak little, spine.

all in a day

dance
be productive
make art
eat good food
sunbathe
teach/rehearse/direct/produce

what it wants

fear.
consistency.
structure/foundation.
a face I never get sick of looking at.
Patience, with understanding.
Intrigue.
a push.