Holiday reflections with Reading Recreation Commission

I'm reflecting back on JCWK Dance Lab's time with the Reading Recreation Commission. 

During the fall, dance artists Arielle Ridley and Autumn Crane created a dance with several youth from the Reading Reading Commission that was performed at the City of Reading Holiday Parade and the city's Tree Lighting Ceremony. Thank you for your leadership, teaching, and choreography. 

Participating in both were bucket list items for me.

Thanks, Reading Rec! Thanks, dancers! 

Enjoy this recap video: 

International Human Rights Festival 2024 - Eroded research

 

Hansel and Gretel opens this weekend

 

November is flying by. 

This weekend, Berks Opera opens Hansel & Gretel at The Miller Center for the Arts on the campus of Reading Area Community College. 

In an attempt to promote the show, stay active on the socials, and still keep my head above water with all of the projects going on (end of the semester and classes at Alvernia, student shows, JCWK Dance Lab shows and touring...) I created a few images with details of Hansel & Gretel. 

The background image is by Maya Burdick, who is also performing in the show. The text I grabbed from Berks Opera's website, and played with a few digital effects to share info. 

For more details, click here. 

Alvernia Theatre presents The Inspector General

I'm back in the theatre with Alvernia Theatre this fall. 

This semester, Alvernia Theatre is presenting "The Inspector General" - a comedic drama that ironically (or not) explores a bit of deception, trickery, group think, and mistaken identity. 

I've created three dances for "The Inspector General" and provided some physical coaching for character development, non-verbal communication, and performance. 

Alvernia Fine and Performing Arts Chair, Dr. Nathan Thomas, directed the play and provided incredible mentorship and guidance for the students. 

Here's a moment from the performance: 

I particularly enjoyed the challenge of playing with rhythm and limited space for this dance. Great work, performers! Thank you, Dr. Thomas! 

JCWK Dance Lab and Berks Opera

JCWK Dance Lab's collaborative adventures continue throughout November. 

I'm excited to be working with Berks Opera as part of their upcoming production of "Hansel & Gretel". 

Here's some behind the scenes footage of our process:

Moments caught from UNSEEN

The beginning of November had me and JCWK Dance Lab returning to Bethlehem, PA and The IceHouse. 

Working with Sarah Carlson/ DanceLink, Karen Fox/ Bella Deluxe Entertainment, Malcolm Shute/ Human Landscape Dance, and Mijka Smith is getting to be both a homecoming and creative collaboration. 

Additionally, I'm thrilled to get to know new audiences, new dancers, new tech folks, and to make new friends. Thank you for everyone who joined us over the weekend! 

Here's a quick video from the weekend - 

Happy Halloween!

 Happy Halloween from JCWK Dance Lab and our Dance for Wellness classes!