UnSequenced

Ariel Lembeck

stephanie@diydancer.com (DIYdancer) — Mon, 6 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000

New York-based choreographer Ariel Lembeck's work “brilliant you” doesn’t feature any physical dancing. The installation premiered in the backyard of Triskelion Arts in Brooklyn September 2021. It featured a sound score by composer Charlotte Stickles.

UnSequenced is edited and mixed by Stephanie Wolf. Contributor Trina Mannino produced this episode. Joe Kye composed the UnSequenced theme music.

Carrie Ahern

stephanie@diydancer.com (DIYdancer) — Wed, 8 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Choreographer Carrie Ahern and her cast of five dancers explore how women express themselves sexually through movement and storytelling in work Carnal Spill, performed in private homes throughout New York City. It debuted in May 2022. The text heard in Carnal Spill was written by Ahren and her collaborator Vanessa DeWolf. The work’s original music was by composer Anne Hege.

UnSequenced is edited and mixed by Stephanie Wolf, with additional audio support by Justin Epstein from RYBG. Contributor Trina Mannino produced this episode. Joe Kye composed the UnSequenced theme music.

Sarah Friedland

stephanie@diydancer.com (DIYdancer) — Mon, 5 Dec 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Fascinated by the patterns and politics of crowds, Sarah Friedland choreographed and directed CROWDS, a three-channel video installation. Friedland presented CROWDS as an in-person experience in 2019 at La MaMa Galleria as part of Performa19 and the Ann Arbor Film Festival. Then in 2021, she presented it digitally at the University of Rochester and American Dance Festival.

Sydney Burrows reported this episode. UnSequenced is produced and hosted by Stephanie Wolf. Joe Kye composed the UnSequenced theme music. Additional editing by Candice Thompson. CROWDS was produced by Brighid Greene and Sarah Friedland. An Art Factory International Production. Cinematography by Luca Nervegna. Sound Design by Denera James and Assaf Gidron.

Eugenia Zinovieva

stephanie@diydancer.com (DIYdancer) — Mon, 1 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In summer of 2021, choreographer Eugenia Zinovieva premiered a new work on the company she danced with at the time, Festival Ballet Providence in Rhode Island. Ad Infinitum builds on questions she's had about human behavior for years.

UnSequenced is a podcast in which we discover the stories and emotions behind the movement. Each episode dives deep into the creative process with a choreographer, documenting what compels them as an artist, what drives their artistic decisions for a particular work, and what unexpected things come up along the way.

Contributor Kathryn Boland reported this episode. UnSequenced is produced and hosted by Stephanie Wolf. Joe Kye composed the UnSequenced theme music. The Ad Infinitum score heard throughout this episode was composed by Jay Markov. Additional editing by Candice Thompson.

Colleen Thomas

stephanie@diydancer.com (DIYdancer) — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Choreographer Colleen Thomas’s work “Light and Desire” draws on themes of family history, social politics and her own experiences. She also calls it “an act of resistance,” pushing back against oppressive forces. It debuted at New York Live Arts in September 2021. Contributor Trina Mannino spoke with Thomas about the piece.

Standby for Season 04

stephanie@diydancer.com (DIYdancer, LLC) — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 18:00:00 +0000

The first episode of Season 04 will be in your feed very soon. In a new season of UnSequenced, you'll hear from dance artists like Colleen Thomas, Sarah Friedland, Rosie Herrera and more!

David Zambrano

stephanie@diydancer.com (DIYdancer) — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000

In our season finale, Venezuelan-born, Brussels-based choreographer David Zambrano speaks about his 2019 piece "Age," and how spontaneity is at the root of all of his work, reported and produced by contributor Porter Grubbs.

Autumn Knight

stephanie@diydancer.com (diydancer) — Wed, 19 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Artist Autumn Knight discusses her virtual performances, live-streamed on July 24, 31 and Aug. 7, 2020, created during her residency at The Kitchen in New York City. The work blends her improvisation practice with text, visual art and choreography, incorporating the space itself as well.

Lauren Edson

stephanie@diydancer.com (diydancer) — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Boise-based choreographer Lauren Edson discusses "Ruin," a forthcoming dance film and the latest project from the company Edson co-founded, LED. The film is directed by Aidan Brezonick. The music is written by LED co-founder Andrew Stensaas.

Ananya Chatterjea

stephanie@diydancer.com (diydancer) — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Minneapolis-St. Paul-based choreographer Ananya Chatterjea, of Ananya Dance Theatre, discusses her work Dastak, a socially distanced, site-specific work about the multiple crises facing the U.S. right now. For Dastak, she collaborated with writer and jazz artist Sharon Bridgeforth, singer and cellist Spirit McIntyre, and composer and musician Dameun Strange.

Rennie Harris

stephanie@diydancer.com (DIYdancer) — Fri, 1 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Hip hop choreographer Rennie Harris discusses his seminal work "Rome & Jewels," which he is remounting in 2022. He's joined by original cast member d. Sabela grimes. Music from the original score by Darin Ross.

UnSequenced is back for Season 03!

stephanie@diydancer.com (diydancer) — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 15:00:00 +0000

Artists featured in this trailer include Ananya Chatterjea, Lauren Edson, Autumn Knight, Azure Barton (courtesy of CAP UCLA), and Rennie Harris, with the UnSequenced theme music by Joe Kye, additional music by Darin Ross and, Sharon Bridgeforth, Spirit McIntyre, and Dameun Strange.

Dwight Rhoden

stephanie@diydancer.com (diydancer) — Wed, 2 Sep 2020 11:42:14 +0000

Dwight Rhoden of Complexions Contemporary Ballet discusses his work "Love Rocks," set to the music of Lenny Kravitz. It debuted at New York's Joyce Theater in January 2020. For the live stage performance: costume design and construction by Christine Darch; lighting and set design by Michael Korsch; and sound design by Corey Folta. Rehearsal and performance clips heard in this episode are used with permission and courtesy of Complexions Contemporary Ballet.

Craig Davidson

stephanie@diydancer.com (DIYdancer) — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 11:00:17 +0000

Ballet Idaho leadership canceled its March 2020 performances due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But it filmed the dress rehearsals and released that via livestream the following month. That rep show closed the evening with Ghost(Light), a new ballet by Zurich-based choreographer Craig Davidson, with lighting design by Matt Miller, and costume design by Harriet Jung and Reid Bartleme. Those collaborators discuss their role in shaping the piece.

Austyn Rich

stephanie@diydancer.com (DIYdancer) — Sat, 1 Aug 2020 11:00:04 +0000

Dancer, choreographer and artist Austyn Rich… discussing his drive-in performance work STAY SANE, which debuted in April 2020 in the downtown LA arts district. He also created a film version with cinematography by Adam Agostino. Other collaborators include trailer editing by Southern Giant, photography by Sam Trotter, wardrobe by PHLEMUNS, graphic design by Bryan Last Name, and technical direction by Justin Epstein.

Sidra Bell

stephanie@diydancer.com (DIYdancer, LLC) — Thu, 2 Jul 2020 17:19:31 +0000

New York choreographer Sidra Bell and her company Sidra Bell Dance New York were slated to participate in a 10-day production residency and performances in Slovenia this March before the chaos of the COVID19 pandemic kept them in the US. Bell discusses her work on Karmina Šilec’s Thrēnos Project and how this type of collaboration continues to shape her practices.

Shamel Pitts

stephanie@diydancer.com (DIYdancer) — Sun, 17 May 2020 11:00:02 +0000

Princess Grace Award winning choreographer and former Batsheva dancer Shamel Pitts discusses Black Series, which explores the "colorfulness of blackness." The trilogy includes BLACK BOX, BLACK VELVET, and BLACK HOLE.

Gabrielle Lamb

stephanie@diydancer.com (diydancer) — Fri, 1 May 2020 11:00:03 +0000

New York City choreographer and 2020 Guggenheim Fellow Gabrielle Lamb discusses a series of dances she's been creating on a 5 x 8 oriental rug while sheltering at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. She's been sharing them on YouTube.

Amy Leona Havin

stephanie@diydancer.com (DIYdancer, LLC) — Wed, 1 Apr 2020 11:00:07 +0000

Amy Leona Havin's mekudeshet, explores questions of religion, gender, struggle, and resilience. It premiered in November 2019 at Shaking The Tree Theatre in Portland, Oregon.

Tiffany Rea-Fisher

stephanie@diydancer.com (DIYdancer) — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:39:51 +0000

Emerged Nation premiered at Manhattan's The Flea Theater in November 2019. Choreographed by Tiffany Rea-Fisher, it featured music by Kevin Keller and Tweleve45. It tackles issues like "immigration, cultural acclamation, and diversity," as well as pays homage to the chaotic and beautiful shared experiences between New York City residents.

Heather Bryce

stephanie@diydancer.com (diydancer) — Sun, 1 Mar 2020 12:00:02 +0000

Heather Bryce, who heads Brooklyn-based Heather Bryce Dance, discusses her work Moving Memory, a movement meditation on modified, lost, or fractured memory. It was developed after interviewing people experiencing Alzheimer's and Dementia.

Liz Roche

stephanie@diydancer.com (DIYdancer) — Sat, 1 Feb 2020 19:11:13 +0000

Liz Roche, who runs Dublin-based Liz Roche Company, premieres her new work, "The Here Trio" at The Mac in Belfast, Northern Ireland Feb. 7 and 8, 2020. It's a co-presentation with Belfast company Maiden Voyage Dance. It features a drum score by Bryan O'Connell and dancers Ryan O'Neill, Sarah Cerneaux, and Glὸria Ros Abellana.

Season 02 is coming!

stephanie@diydancer.com (DIYdancer) — Wed, 1 Jan 2020 12:00:04 +0000

Katherine Helen Fisher & Shimmy Boyle

stephanie@diydancer.com (DIYdancer) — Sun, 1 Dec 2019 12:00:06 +0000

Safety Third Productions' Katherine Helen Fisher and Shimmy Boyle discuss the process behind creating Linear Sympathy, a made-for-camera, documentary dance film and live experience that debuted at LA Dance Project Studios in May 2019.

It also featured dancer Patricia Zhou, cinematographer Nathan Kim, composer Joshua Kadish, and photographer Sinziana Velicescu, produced in collaboration with Todd McQuade for LA Dance Project.

Raianna Brown

stephanie@diydancer.com (DIYdancer) — Fri, 1 Nov 2019 06:05:11 +0000

Raianna Brown, who founded Komansé Dance Theater, debuted Skid January 2019 at Georgia Tech’s Ferst Center for the Arts in Atlanta. She talks about how the work came together, the spectrum of human emotions she examines in it, and why representation is important onstage and in the audience.

Lauren Lovette

stephanie@diydancer.com (DIYdancer) — Tue, 1 Oct 2019 06:05:18 +0000

If You’re Gonna Build a Body, Start with the Bones premiered at the 2019 Vail Dance Festival. For Lauren Lovette, the choreographic process was unlike anything she had done before. She worked with musicians Kate Davis, Alexander Foote, and Cameron MacIntosh, and dancers Unity Phelan and Kennard Henson of New York City Ballet.

Lara Wilson

stephanie@diydancer.com (DIYdancer) — Sun, 1 Sep 2019 06:05:18 +0000

Lara Wilson created the piece for the dance company she runs The Assembly. She worked with DIYdancer managing editor Stephanie Wolf to create the work's score. How to Draw an Outline premieres Sept. 12, 2019 at The Muckenthaler Cultural Center in Fullerton, California.

Bobbi Jene Smith

stephanie@diydancer.com (DIYdancer) — Thu, 1 Aug 2019 06:05:07 +0000

Lost Mountain came together during a two-week artist residency. Bobbi Jene Smith, formerly a dancer with Batsheva, created the piece with artists Asaf Avidan, Evan Copeland, Ariel Freedman, Keir GoGwilt, Coleman Itzkoff, Jesse Kovarsky, Yiannis Logothetis, Marta Miller, and Or Schraiber.

Micaela Taylor

stephanie@diydancer.com (DIYdancer) — Mon, 1 Jul 2019 06:05:09 +0000

Micaela Taylor, who was on Dance Magazine's 2019 "25 to Watch" list, shares the inspiration behind her new work "Resist," which explores the internal struggle of fighting back insecurities and self-doubt.

Tara Lee

stephanie@diydancer.com (DIYdancer) — Sat, 1 Jun 2019 06:05:10 +0000

Atlanta choreographer Tara Lee created The Vertical for Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre in spring 2018. She says her interest in the aging process compelled her to create the work, which explores life in all of its stages. Lee takes us behind the scenes of The Vertical, including how she came to incorporate an "adult sandbox."

UnSequenced - A podcast about the choreographic process

stephanie@diydancer.com (DIYdancer) — Sat, 1 Jun 2019 03:18:59 +0000

UnSequenced is hosted by { DIYdancer } managing editor and co-founder Stephanie Wolf. Wolf, who has a background in public radio, conceptualized the podcast. She also edits and mixes the podcast. Editorial director and co-founder Candice Thompson provides additional reporting and editorial guidance. Creative director Lara Wilson Townsend, who does all of Dd’s online and print design, created the podcast’s logo and helps shape the overall vision, and acclaimed violinist-looper Joe Kye composed the theme music.