JULY FEATURED ARTIST at The Field NYC!

The Field NYC is a non-profit that serves artists of all ilk making work in the USA. It is totally awesome - it provides funding opportunities, workshops, resources, and more to artists. It also provides fiscal sponsorship, which means that artists can receive tax-deductible contributions and payments for their work as though they are non-profit agencies, thereby lightening the tax load and basically making the whole art-business more legitimate. And I am their featured artist of the month! Check out the interview here, or read below!

I am…
A dance-maker, performer, teacher, and student

I’m inspired by… 
The people who have come before me - back to the first humans to ever walk upright – and by the generations yet to come. I am inspired by the fact that dance has always held an important role in connecting people to themselves, each other, the world, and the cosmos. I am inspired by the endless wealth of ways that different bodies move as they seek to lead fulfilling lives.

I’m proud of… 
Championing the voices of local dance-makers in Durham NC by producing shows, cofounding an organization that curates a season of dance, and working with theater companies to bridge the theater and dance communities.

My goals are…
To hear the ancient wisdom of the body; to learn how to transmit a visceral sensation to others through dancing; to adventure places outside of prescribed roles and movement patterns; and to keep a good sense of humor while at it.

How does The Field help you? 
I'm excited to be a Fiscally Sponsored Artist at The Field! This allows me to fundraise and apply for grants with the backing of an incredible organization. 

Any advice for fellow artists? 
“Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.” - Samuel Beckett

Couch photo by Noah Rosenblatt-Farrell. Field photo © Nicola Bullock. Mustache photo by Mayra Wallraff.