My name is Omi’se Heru, and I’ve had a passion for Dance since I was a little girl. I am a seniorat Dekalb School of the Arts(DSA) in Atlanta, Georgia, majoring in Dance and minoring inMedia. At Dekalb School of the Arts, I have undergone an intensive curriculum learning aboutdance history, choreography, vocabulary, and anatomy/kinesiology….
Announcing Dance Canvas’ 15th Anniversary Season and 2022-23 Choreographers
Dance Canvas’ 15th Anniversary season, which started July 2022 and runs through June 2023, is packed with performances, community workshops, artist talks, youth programs, and Dance Canvas’ signature Choreographer Career Development Initiative, which provides resources and performance opportunities to a selected cohort of choreographers and now Film makers!
Meet Dance Canvas/ Atlanta Contemporary 2022 Summer Resident Choreographer Kendall Alexander
The pressures of decision-making throughout our lives are the inspiration behind Dance Canvas/ Atlanta Contemporary Resident Choreographer Kendall Alexander’s piece. “I want to portray the emotional, physical, and mental reactions we have when making different choices, depending on how much these decisions mean to us.” Her choreographer will physicalize the impact that outside influences have…
Meet Dance Canvas/ Atlanta Contemporary 2022 Summer Resident Choreographer Meaghan Novoa
“My own desire to see myself and other neurodivergence (ND) people met with more understanding and an open mind was the driving force behind my concept,” stated Dance Canvas/Atlanta Contemporary Resident Choreographer Meaghan Novoa when asked the inspiration behind their piece “Inter(facing).” Inspired by their personal journey of moving towards more self-awareness and acceptance of…
Meet Dance Canvas/ Atlanta Contemporary 2022 Summer Resident Choreographer Keith Alexander
The humanity of Black men is what Dance Canvas/ Atlanta Contemporary Resident Choreographer Keith Alexander will convey through his piece. Through music, movement, speech, and the setting of a barbershop, Keith wants to have a conversation about a myriad of topics and themes, as well as showcase the joys and pains experienced by Black men….
Meet Dance Canvas/ Atlanta Contemporary 2022 Summer Resident Choreographer Vanessa Zabari
Love is the main focus behind Dance Canvas/ Atlanta Contemporary Resident Choreographer Vanessa Zabari’s piece. A founding member of the Tap Rebels, Vanessa is creating a tap piece and will debut an invention that she has been working on for years now. The inspiration behind her piece is how racism is still at an all-time…
Meet Dance Canvas/ Atlanta Contemporary 2022 Summer Resident Choreographer Molly Howel
Inspired by the outrage felt by people with uteruses due to the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade, Dance Canvas/ Atlanta Contemporary Choreographer Molly Howel is creating a dynamic and versatile dance featuring six dancers. Using aspects of femininity, struggle, rage, fear, and despair, the movement in Molly’s piece are showcasing the emotions felt by…
A Deeper Understanding of the Dance World, on Stage and Behind the Scenes; Meet Dance Canvas’ Summer 2022 Interns
Olivia Piper My name is Olivia Piper, and I am a senior dance performance and choreography major at Spelman College. During my time as an intern for the DC NEXT Summer Intensive, I have learned what it takes to put a production together in a short amount of time. I have also had the opportunity…
“Growing Through Tough Times”: Spelman Student Olivia Piper Critiques Dance Canvas’ 2022 Performance Showcase
Olivia Piper is a senior at Spelman College who studies dance. Piper is also a summer intern for our DC NEXT 2022 summer program. She has studied dance for eight years and enjoys the freedom she feels within the dance space that allows and encourages self-expression and healing through movement. As a choreographer, she is…
“The Compassion and Empathy Necessary to Uplift a Community”: Spelman College Student Jasmine Taylor Newsome Critiques Dance Canvas’ 2022 Performance Showcase
Jasmine Taylor Newsome is a senior Dance Performance & Choreography major at Spelman College. As an artist and creator, she is passionate about using dance as a vehicle to cultivate the mind, body, and soul connection. Within any space, she uses intentionality and compassion to blend wellness and dance to create innovative approaches to life…
Engaging with College students through College Night & Dance Critiques: Dance Canvas Announces Partnership with Spelman College
Each year, Dance Canvas hosts our annual College Night before the first show of our Performance Series. The idea to host a College Night began seven years ago as an initiative to connect students entering the dance field to choreographers and students from different universities who share the same passion. The night is full of…
Meet Haley Wall- investigating movement | launching new adventures, Spring 2022 Intern
My name is Haley Wall, and I’m so incredibly honored to be selected as an intern for Dance Canvas 2022! My dance journey began like many others; mom putting me in ballet to release some of my energy, and the rest is history. As I continued to progress through my dance career, I had the…
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