D A N C E M A K I N G
Shell Shock
Premiered as part Compulsive Motion 2020 as part of Dance at Illinois' BFA Class Virtual Thesis Concert
(**live concert cancelled due to COVID-19)
Performed by and made in collaboration with Jessica Ziegler
Filming and Editing by Lindsey Jennings
Sound by Matmos and Albert Mathias, arranged by Lindsey Jennings
Special Thanks to Grace Krizay, Kristen Whalen, Jeannette Willliams,
Stephanie Shaw, and Jessica Ziegler
Full video available here.


underneath fog, then something bright
Premiered at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts (Urbana, IL) as part of Studio Dance 2 in April 2019
Performed and made in collaboration with with Jessica Ziegler
Lighting Design by Adam Major
Costume Design in collaboration with Larissa Almanza
Photos by Natalie Fiol
Full video available here.
This is where my memory goes static:
Performed as part of the Young Choreographer's Showcase at Bates Dance Festival (Lewiston, ME) Professional Training Program 2019
Performed by Phoebe Ballard, Emerald Holman, Kaya Blumenthol-Rotchild, Iris Ridley,
Natalie Stehly, Libby Wolf, and Jessica Ziegler
Photos by Kathryn Butler
Video available here.

"...which eventually becomes the focal point in this piece about lack-of-focus: we clump together, in contact with one another via hand to shoulder, pausing to breathe together before scattering, set off on our own energetic journeys, like neurons firing frantically around an overactive brain."
Excerpt of performer Iris Ridley's writing in 'this is where my memory goes static:' found here.
blue forgiving
Premiered as part of a self-curated show with Nina Crouchelli and Michelle Burns titled 'A Sharing of Sorts' presented at Urbana Dance Company (Urbana, IL) in October 2018
Performed and made in collaboration Nina Crouchelli and Michelle Burns
Photo by Elliot Emadian
Video available here.
