Written by Jodie Jernigan, 2023 Dance Canvas on Film Filmmaker; Edited by Raven Crosby, Administrative Assistant A strange love letter to my little sister, “Home Sweet Home” was inspired and deeply influenced by a self-portrait she painted back in 2020. This self-portrait featured Jaden Jernigan in three vignettes, each of which depicts her in states…
The making of SueSabel
By Jacquelyn (Jacque) Pritz, 2022-23 CCDI Choreographer My name is Jacquelyn (Jacque) Pritz, I am an Atlanta-based dance artist and arts administrator, and I am one of the Dance Canvas CCDI 2022-23 Choreographers. Currently, I’m the Program Coordinator of Emory Arts at Emory University and before that, I was the Operations Manager of DanceATL for…
DANCE CANVAS CELEBRATES 15 YEARS – RETURNING TO THE FERST CENTER WITH NEW WORK AND FILMS
“This season is rooted in celebration!” says Executive Artistic Director, Angela Harris. “Each choreographer was selected based on their unique way of expressing joy and celebration. We really wanted to embrace that theme this year, not just because it is our 15th Anniversary, but also because our world has changed so vastly over the past 3 years and we wanted to approach work through a joyful lens this season!”
A Change in Trajectory; Meet Malia Henderson, Spring 2023 Intern
By Malia Henderson, Dance Canvas Spring 2023 Intern My name is Malia Henderson, and my dance journey began at age nine after seeing a performance by the Renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Inspired to evoke the elegance, strength, and passion that I absorbed from this performance, I spent many years in South Florida training…
“Body Talk”: A Community Uplifting House Dance; Meet Andre Lumpkin: 2022-2023 Choreography Career Development Initiative (CCDI) Choreographer
Blog uploaded and edited by Raven Crosby, Administrative Assistant; Interview written by Andre Lumpkin, 2022-2023 CCDI Choreographer Andre Lumpkin is one of our 2022-2023 CCDI choreographers who is presenting his newest work during our 15th Anniversary Performance Series on March 24-25th. Lumpkin is creating a house dance for the Performance Series with a packed cast…
Aspiring Choreographer: Omi’se Heru Fall 2022 Dance Canvas Intern
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…
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