If I Were A Fish

Choreography/Concept: Marissa Ruth Mayer

Cinematographer: Kip Knight

Editer: Jose Hernandez and Scott Kelley Thomas

Music: "If I Were A Fish" by HiC

 

Cast: Nathan Madden, Sylvie Gosse, Scott Kelley Thomas, Tracey Benson, Leo Ayala, Jane Zogbi, Ashley Douglass 

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Program Note: This passion project is not unlike "The rainbow fish" story, where one fish is bright, colorful, and shiny... yet different than the rest. In this short music video type piece, we see a group of humans inspired by this 'different' fish, and able to shine brighter and be more themselves.

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An Excerpt from Pastel Feelings

Directed & Choreographed by Joshua Keen
Produced by Off The Lane and Next Stop Creatives; Sophie Brubaker, Kate Jarecki, Candice Hatakeyama, Camille Theriault
PAs - Noah Lentini, Cole Mathewson
Exhibit & Gallery Curated by Giuliana Augello
Graphic Design by Sloane Sexton

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I WANT YOU AROUND - Music: Snoh Aalegra | Dancers: Sarah Santos, Carly Grissom

DRINKING AGAIN - Music: Liz Gillies and Seth Macfarlane | Dancers: Candice Hatakeyama, Duncan Smith

MAGNOLIA - Music: Laufey | Dancers: Melody Rose, Olivia Lacie Andrews, Haoyi Wen

THINK THAT I DON'T NEED YOUR LOVE - Music: Joesef | Dancers: Joshua Keen, Stephanie Nielsen, Grace Crugnale, Leilani Carr, Hailey Hyde, Sam Marszalek, Harley Reynolds, Emily Ballou, Mieke Moll, Michelle Ray
Video 4 Filmed By PRIMME Creative

 

VOICES FEATURED - Alyssa Wray, Sunayna Smith, Cam Aragon, Solomon Dudley, Rhys Washington, Sam Newman, Amanda Rose Gross, Kathy Day, Natalie Herbst, Micaela DeeBrooke McDaniel, Nora McCarten, Justin forward, Vanessa Willoughby

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Program Note: Pastel Feelings: a dance film series exploring the emotional evolution of life post-heartbreak

Told through movement, each chapter captures a different stage of heartache, nostalgia, self-doubt, and renewal. Designed as a complete and immersive journey, Pastel Feelings weaves emotion with color—each film bathed in a subtle pastel hue reflecting its tone. A recurring choreographic motif ties the series together: dancing with someone who isn’t there.

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Someday

Choreographed By: Angela Joy

Music: ‘Someday’ by Michael Bublé ft. Meghan Trainor

 

Cast: Andrew Mauney, Morgana Mauney

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Program Note: Two people who haven’t seen each other in a long time reconnect and remember that chemistry never fades, only gets buried under hurt and pain.

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Tappin' The Camp

Choreography and Direction: Grace Stauffer
Producer: Jessica Thompson
Director of Photography: Sergio Emilio Torres
Editors: Kevin Parada and Christopher Matos
Gaffer: Andrew Reynoso

Music: Trashin' The Camp - Rosie O'Donnell and Phil Collins via Disney's Tarzan 

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Cast: Aubrey Cheek, Danielle Jackman, Devan Marie Corcoran, Emily Derrick, John Reed, Katie Tomney, Katie Seifer, Keeley Anne McCormick, Kendall Palmer, Olivia Barnard, Ricky Esposito, Sam Fox, Shannon Compton, Sophie Ventura

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Program Note: Think Wet Hot American Summer meets Tarzan meets Tap. 

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Dance Through The Storm

Poetry Narrations:

Act One: It Happens - Korina Deming; Neon Lights - Tyler Gillon; The Cocoon Prelude - Jourdan Johnson

Intermission: Your Cocoon - Colette Lanzon

Act Two: This Is Real Life - N’jeri Nicholson; Bright Eyed & Bushy Tailed - Jeffrey Becker; Dance Through The Storm - Solomon Dudley

 

Director - Solomon Dudley

Movement & Choreography - Lauren Wilmore, Anna Nader, Elizabeth Buchheister

Videography - Solomon Dudley

Editing & Videography Consult - Jennifer Boissiere

 

Dance Sequences filmed at Arts On Site, New York City Water Sequences filmed at Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, New York

 

Cast: Lauren Wilmore , Anna Nader, Elizabeth Buccheister

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Program Note: A poetry dance film based on the poetry book, Dance Through The Storm. Featuring three dancers, and the themes of grief, vulnerability, growth, love and celebration. 

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It Is What It Is

Choreographed, Directed, Edited, Produced, and Styled by Sydney Manno

Filmed by Andre Canesco

Music: "It Is What It Is" by Rachel Chinouriri

 

Cast: Cameryn Kelly, Annabella Uricchio, Margaux Marak, Kensie Keele, Ainsleigh Rund, Amanda Knowles, Phoebe King

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Program Note: Rachel Chinouriri’s song “It Is What It Is” follows the singer’s unfortunate encounter with an ex, and this film translates that story into movement. It follows a group of women who embody the push & pull of emotions surrounding their own former lovers. Each dancer takes a turn as the storyteller while the ensemble acts almost like a modern Greek chorus—sometimes supportive, sometimes critical—mirroring the inner conflict behind decisions and the oh so complicated relationships we all have in our lives! 

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The Paradox of Living

Choreographer, Director & Editor: Ariana Mullin

Music: 'Achilles Come Down' by Gang of Youths

 

Cast:

Soloist: Alexa Nanfro

Featuring: Shannon Brien and Juliana Hassouna

Dancers: Erin Cosgrove, Lauren Guarna, Mackenzie Leone, Ariana Parsons, Mya Tran, Fallon Tuholski, Adriana Vetcha, NJ Wingo, Grace Wythe

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Program Note: A character stands at the brink of a grave decision, torn between the suffocation of despair and the fragile yearn for optimism. A friend’s support repeatedly falls short, while a relentless force pulls her toward destruction. As memories flood in, she wavers in the haunting pause before her final choice. 

 

DISORDERED DOPAMINE 

Director: Liz Connor

Assistant Director: Kaylee Griffin

Edited by: Liz Connor

Music: 'Inside' by Mother Mother

Cast: Liz Connor, Lindsay Johnson, Mandy Lanier Julianna Muñoz, Lola Sennett, Chloe Talbott, Andrea Torres

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Program Note: This film is based on my research “Are Dancers with a History of Eating Disorders More Susceptible to Nicotine Addiction?” It follows the struggles of nicotine addiction and how eating disorders plague dancers’ lives.

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Green Light

Direction, Choreography, Editing and Sound Design by James Caposito

Cinematography by Brooke Banister

Production Assistants Jocelyn Campo and Virginia Violet

Music: “Green Light” by Lorde

 

Cast: Kaitlyn Arnold, James Caposito, Virginia Violet

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Program Note: “Green Light” is the story of two people holding out for a sign to be together again. Their everyday routines and favorite places are jabbing reminders of their shared past. Sometimes we know we should move on, but the bliss of what was holds us back. 

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The Prologue. A West Side Story

Direction and choreography: Carlos Rodriguez Cinematography: Roger Bayerri Edition: Eric Abad

Production: The Hatman Companty

Assistant choreographers: Bella Exum and Millie May

Residency: Institute of the Arts Barcelona.

Music: The Prologue. West Side Story. Music by Leonard Bernstein. West Side Story Orchestra, Johnny Green. 

 

Cast:

Jets: Jonathan Lagnefors Petersohn (Tony), Sascha Svane, Broderick Buck, Lisa Bertrand, Daniela Quiros, Astros Davidsdottir, Julieta Berry, Maeve Howard, Sara Giubilato, Rita Azevedo Augusto Pinto, Marjo Mäkelä, Ninni Kelokaski, Alja Turk Hvala, Bella Exum, Yuliia Fedunko, Caolán James

 

Sharks: Millie May (Maria), Sophia Paraskevaides, Sarah Long, Cherith Hellstern, Achim de la Jara, Lily Mills, Lys Cabral, José Santos , Alexandra Henderson, Mark Storan, Elena Loannidou, Jolita Svidraitė, Linn Asplund , Liz Tatis

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Program Note: The Prologue is the first of 5 dance films of 'A West Side Story'.  It is a contemporary version of the love story between Tony and Maria, all told through movement and dance shot in the beautiful town of Sitges,  inspired by the musical West Side Story. This dance film project include: Something's Coming, Dance at the Gym, Maria and Tonight. 

Special thanks to Mattie Walker, my collaborator and friend.   

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Ndidi

Direction, Choreography/Performance, Cinematography, Editing, Producing: Chinaza Sol

Music: Sound Track: Tiempo de Espera by Orquesta de las Nubes

 

Cast: Chinaza Sol

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Program Note: Ndidi is a lucid ritual of becoming — a visual poem that follows the inner world of a wounded healer moving through heartbreak. Guided by nature’s quiet language, the film explores how grief can transform when held in stillness, sound, and movement. Through a blend of poetry, natural soundscapes, and melancholic visuals, Ndidi invites viewers into a soft threshold between loss and rebirth.

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Here I Go

Choreographed By: Dougie Robbins

Videography: Ashley Marinelli

Music: "Here I Go" by Dolly Parton

 

Cast: Emma Driver Thomas

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Program Note: Here I Go tells the story of a girl who runs into her ex at the park. The film turns this narrative on its head by making the camera the eyes of her ex. The goal of this choice is to bring the audience directly into experiencing the story of the film by putting them in relationship with the main character. Here I go is a brief and playful look at the sometimes cyclical nature of romantic relationships.

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In Space and Time

Director, editor: Josephine Willman
Original score composed by Matthew Winkler
Colorist: Kenneth Siu

Interview crew: Assistant Director: Kelly Kimbis, Camera 1: Marco Steel, Camera 2: Kenneth Siu, Gaffer: Marco Steel, Sound Recordist: Matthew Winkler, BTS Videographer: Anevay Ybáñez

 

Cast: Sedina Ackuayi, Payton Thompson, Jena Thorne

 

Program Note: In Space and Time is a documentary short exploring the transition from pre-professional ballet training to college dance environments through the experiences of three collegiate dancers. 

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Good Graces

Choreography/Direction: Lyric Ikeomu 
Cinematography: Hayden Rivas 
Editing/Production: Lyric Ikeomu 

Music: "Good Graces" by Sabrina Carpenter 

 

Cast: Julia Izu, Emry Kim, Maddie Musgraves, Annalise Decker, Lyric Ikeomu 

 

Program Note: This ones for the girls! Fierce is a state of mind and I think we need to live in that state a little bit more often. This is just about joy, having fun, and dancing with your best friends cause you can! 

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En(trance)

Videography by Seamus O’Malley

Editing by Myles Tracy

Music by The Weeknd

 

Cast: Myles Tracy and Blake Krapels

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Inner Reflection

Choreography/Direction: Meghan Colligan

Music: "Cherry Wine" instrumental by Hozier

 

Cast: Ansley Seiffert, Avery Klinck, Bella Schwartz

 

Program Note: Inner reflection was inspired by the idea that we all present ourselves very differently externally than how we may feel internally. The use of mirrors allows the dancers to look right into their own eyes but do they recognize the person looking back at them? Who is beneath the self that we present?

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perspectives

Choreographer and Director: Danna Creager
Videographer and Editor: Vann Fulfs

Music: "Zephyr" by Aerian

 

Cast: Phoebe Amory, Danna Creager, Kelsey Dowd, Kelly Duddy, Shohini Gupta, Brendan Kirsh, Victoria Haffner, Emma Lower, Anna Newton Fetter

 

Program Note: "perspectives" explores the complexities of being in a queer, interracial relationship through repetitive movement. The film centers on a single, recurring movement phrase that remains unchanged, but its perception shifts as it interacts with varying environments and external influences, reflecting the emotional and societal forces that shape the relationship.

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A Mile Back to Shore

Choreographed by Sophie Gray-Gaillard and Olivia Passarelli

Directed by Jett Yamada and Irmak Akgur

Composed and Performed by Robert Gilliam

 

Cast: Emma Dulski, Sophie Gray-Gaillard, Rachel Ha-Eun Lee, Olivia Passarelli, Daniel Ricardo Rocha, Kanon Sugino

 

Program Note: A Mile Back to Shore is a reflection on our ever evolving self-perception within community and oneself. Set in the many elements of nature, it explores how this can be built up and just as easily tumble down.

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They Danced

Directed and choreographed by Michael Dikegoros Filmed and edited by Willem Butler Music by Anais Mitchell and the Original Broadway Cast of Hadestown

 

Cast: Cassie Austin, Mateus Barbosa da Silva, Kristen Grace Brown, Melissa Buriak, Lexis Danca, Bobby M. Davis, Michael Dikegoros, Laura Guley, Hope Jamieson, Alicia McGinty, Abby Miller, Brady Miller, Sam Pearson, Daniela Rodrigo, Drew Tanabe, and Cullen Zeno.

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Special thanks to: Kristen Grace Brown, Reagan Danel Ogle, Meredith Fox, Laura Guley, Brady Miller, Brett Pederson, and Luke Rands.

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