Before You Go: Second Annual St. Louis Contemporary Dance Festival presented by RESILIENCE Dance Company
Returning for a second year, the St. Louis Contemporary Dance Festival is an annual event hosted by RESILIENCE Dance Company connecting contemporary dance-makers across the country for performance, exchange, and dialogue. This two-day event includes four master classes and two evening performances at the Center of Creative Arts (COCA).
Through a formal application and adjudication process, RESILIENCE has selected 13 choreographers - a mix of local, regional and national artists - to participate in the curated festival. These participants have powerful choreographic voices, embody diverse perspectives, and are pushing the boundaries of contemporary dance.
In addition, the performance will include choreography from two of Resilience's company members, Renée Austin and Emmi Small, as well as a piece from RDC’s Choreographic Intensive Students choreographed by Will Brighton.
Presenting Choreographers Include: Tiffanee Arnold (TX), Faith von Atzigen (IL), Renée Austin (MO), Seda Aybay (CA), Anna Bauer and Jairus Carr (TX), Will Brighton (MO), Mady Buerck (MO), Winifred Haun (IL), Mariah Eastman (IL), Lily Hammons and Meghan Lensmeyer (OH), Sophia Spectre (MO), Alexandria Kinard (IL), Mandy Milligan (IL), Lia Smith-Redmann (WI), Emily Small (MO), Matthew Sommers (TX)
The festival kicks off Saturday, June 14th with an Improvisation master class led by Anna Bauer (TX) at COCA's Staenberg Performance Lab. Sunday, June 15th begins with more classes taught by Seda Aybay (CA), Alexandria Kinard (IL), and Faith von Atzigen (IL). All classes are recommended for adults, professionals, college dancers, and dancers ages 13 and up. Come for the classes, then stay for the performances at 7:30pm each night! Reserve your spot now at: https://resiliencedancecompany.punchpass.com/classes
Saturday 5pm - 6:30pm
Improvisation: Exploring Anatomical Puzzles
Anna Bauer (TX)Sunday 12pm - 1:30pm
Contemporary Practices
Seda Aybay (CA)Sunday 3pm - 4:30pm
Afro Contemporary
Alexandria Kinard (IL)Sunday 5pm - 6:30pm
Release Based Movement
Faith von Atzigen (IL)
Don't miss this dynamic festival showcasing contemporary dance performances and workshops presented by local and out-of-state artists, happening Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15.
