Jen Roit: Choreographer San Jose, CA What Moves You? “Emotions and stories.” Proud of her West Coast origins, Jen Roit received a BFA at NYU Tisch, working with Karole Armitage, Bill Young, and Dwight Rhoden. She continued a diverse career with Jennifer Archibald, Nathan Trice, Daniel Holt, Mark Dendy, Randy James, Transcendance Group, and the […]
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What Moves You? @ Odna
Odna: Choreographer Starachowice, Poland What Moves You? “Universe.” “My name is Olga. I am an artist immigrating from Poland. I fell in love with New York City when I was 19 years old. I then quit law school in Poland and turned my life around to come to the USA and study dance professionally. Only […]
What Moves You? @ Michael Bishop
Michael Bishop: Artistic Director/Dancer/Choreographer Gulfport, MS What Moves You? “I am moved by the very nature of humanity. Art is a reflection of its time and as an artist, I want to create work that speaks to the truth of my era while also challenging the perspectives of those involved in an effort to move towards […]
What Moves You? @ Nadia Naomi
Nadia Naomi: Dancer Third Culture Kid What Moves You? “Opportunities for healing and understanding.” Nadia Naomi is a dancer, choreographer, model, photographer, poet & scholar. Born to New Jersey to an Afro-Guyanese mother & a Afro-Tanzanian and Indian father, Nadia Naomi grew up in Tanzania, Malawi, Trinidad, Switzerland & France. Both her art & scholarship […]
What Moves You? @ Rebecca Jones
Rebecca Jones: Dancer Winchester, England What Moves You? “I dance to express myself in ways I could never put into words. ” About Rebecca Jones: “My name is Rebecca Jones, I am from England and have been dancing since the age of 3. I am currently in my third year of dancing with Atlantic […]
What Moves You? @ Quilan Cue Arnold
Quilan Cue Arnold: Dancer, Choreographer, Scholar Germantown, MD What Moves You? “Creativity, Unity, and Empowerment.” Quilan “Cue” Arnold (MFA) is a professional dancer, teacher, and choreographer based out of Baltimore, Maryland and New York City, New York. His research considers identity and representation of the black male in American society through a Hip-hop lens. Quilan’s process […]