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A Dynamic Duo
Between the Baryshnikov Arts Center and the DANY, a new duet was created within a few rehearsals by a dynamic husband and wife team. Milan Misko is a tremendous force as a dancer, and you’ll surely recognize him from past works. His wife, Nana...
A Day in the Woods
On a hot, steamy day in June, the seeds were planted for our new film short, “Woodland Aire.” The one-day residency at the Dragon’s Egg in Ledyard, CT, provided the perfect backdrop for what became our fancy-free tribute to the...
Playing House
The most inspiring moments at the Baryshnikov Arts Center usually happen by mistake. Take that day back in June when I choreographed a new solo, Dust Devil, on Ryan Schmidt. Filmmaker, Amelia Golden, was on deck as we pranced around the building...
Hatching New Ideas at the Dragon’s Egg
On June 29th, ACD was awarded a one-day residency at the Dragon’s Egg in Ledyard, CT. This is a magical place nestled in the woods, close to my old stomping grounds in Mystic. This enchanted never-never land, makes you forget about the world...
Bending Over Backward to Make a New Solo
Ryan Schmidt always bends over backward to get the job done whenever I work with her. In our new solo, she displays a little from column A and a little from column B– the Chinese Food menu of dance movement, minus the fortune cookie! Before...
A Timeless Solo
I was under the influence of a sentimental journey when I first choreographed “My Room” on Julie, now almost three years ago. Julie had come back from a trip to Korea that she and her family went on to visit her homeland. She came back with a bunch...