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in motion
dance in abandoning structure
Video by Nelson O. Villatoro
Music: 'An Analog Guy In A Digital World,' Martin Roth
Movement, aesthetic and set investigation and research for an evening lengths work, Shifting Technologia, that premiered at Joe's Movement Emporium January 31, 2020
Video by Nelson O. Villatoro
Music: 'An Analog Guy In A Digital World,' Martin Roth
Movement, aesthetic and set investigation and research for an evening lengths work, Shifting Technologia, that premiered at Joe's Movement Emporium January 31, 2020
*#3, University of Maryland, April 2019
Lighting by Paul D. Jackson
Music from album "I Never Meta Guitar:" 'I Told you So' by Raoul Björkenheim and 'Heater' by Janet Feder
Continuation in a series of works that researches contemplative practice in movement, physical trash as representing mind and wearable sculpture/prop. Performed by ShawnT Stone and Chayce Wong.
Lighting by Paul D. Jackson
Music from album "I Never Meta Guitar:" 'I Told you So' by Raoul Björkenheim and 'Heater' by Janet Feder
Continuation in a series of works that researches contemplative practice in movement, physical trash as representing mind and wearable sculpture/prop. Performed by ShawnT Stone and Chayce Wong.
's (apostrophe s), University of Maryland, Feb. 2019
Lighting Design: Peter Leibold, Projection Design: Jeremy Bennett
Performers: Ana Liddle, Angad Kalsi, Atlas Hll, Bayardo Cruz., Brianna Nelson, Chayce Wong, Dasha Mozolina, Jemma Lehner, Joe Gipson, Krissy Harris, Marissa Hough, Sandra Bazubwabo and ShawnT Stone
An apostrophe is a punctuation mark “used to indicate either possession or the omission of letters or numbers.” This work examines the choice and responsibility in ownership, exclusion and efficiency. It questions how we organize the choreography of our being and also have the ability to reassemble our patterns. ‘s (apostrophe s) explores meditation as a means to consider the state of the mind in relationship to the physical state of the Earth. It asks us to practice being here.
This creation simultaneously paints a metaphor of the individual and the collective, between the abstract and the obvious. The research of the spatial movement for this work was put in conversation with the theories of the abstract painter, Wassily Kandinsky on point to line and plane. The many synchronicities between Kandinsky’s philosophies and meditation reinforced the consideration of the stage as a visual canvas. Inspired by the humor, music and aesthetic of filmmaker, Wes Anderson, the dance brings attention to the comedic drama we all experience within ourselves and with each other. May it not be so heavy that we can’t pick it back up.
As it turns out (and perhaps not surprising of MFA Thesis research), ‘s (apostrophe s) is very much the microcosm of me, manifesting from a much larger history of our current macrocosm. I hope that it can inspire permission for others to express their internal compositions with a light heart to themselves and others, without judgment. The process of this piece has taught me, in a new way, that the only thing we can do with the love we are, is give it away. Omitting expectations. Possessing choice.
Remember the potential of what it means. To be. The potential of. Being. Human.
Sculpture Dress photo credits: Dylan Uremovich
"Tertiary Spaces," Spring 2018
This work was done for University of Maryland Second Season and performed in the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. With a title, space between us and much to explore, Ama Law, Christine Hands, Stacey Carlson and I created this evenings length choreographic dance work in full collaboration. It explores the nature of rules, games, play and the physical spaces that are between all bodies, given, taken, known and unknown. This work in the round invites the audience to witness the dichotomies of bodies in space, each other as well as into the dance itself.
Studio research with some movement montage
Dance Video Research, UMD Spring 2017
This piece was created in a collaboration with my MFA cohort for a dance work under the direction of Stacey Carlson. Utilizing Stacey's vision, I helped position and create video shots and then edited the extensive footage into this work. I think of it as a silent movement film to be aesthetically enjoyed and one's own story to manifest when viewed apart from the dance performance. Or, put on a song when viewing the video and see what unfolds...
"Sheath," Spring 2017
This is an experimental work for a graduate course at UMD focused on utilizing technology in creative works. As an artist I aim to combine my practices/passions of studio art and movement, as they speak from the same place within me. This work deals a personal deconstruction of layers, boxes and resistance to growth. It is part of a continual practice in meeting myself, expressing this and in turn feeling more fully equipped to meet the world. I believe this work is also reflective of the deconstruction of societal boxes. In meeting my own divides, I take this bridge into the world with me. The paint is the movement and the movement is the paint.
"*#1 (Asterisk No. One)," Spring 2017
Lighting Design: Peter Leibold
This piece was created for the Shared Graduate Concert at University of Maryland, 2017. The choreographic layers of the work were established through a foundational process of contemplative practices and meditation. It deals in large part with the taking of responsibility for the beds we've made as both individuals and cultures. It is a call to connect and awaken to our trash both literally and metaphorically. *#1 is a reminding nudge towards the inward listening that connects us to ourselves and the earth. It challenges over-quantification and calls upon the wildness of spirit.
Set, costume, and choreography by Shawn T. Stone.
"IceCubes," Spring 2017
Creative research in story and choreography, MFA Dance, University of Maryland, Spring 2017. In this dance work I explore my gender and sexuality in relationship with my parents in audience and ...appropriation.
Costume, set choreography by Shawn T. Stone
"Land," Fall 2016
This choreographic research sets the tone of creative inquiry for my studies towards an MFA in Dance at University of Maryland. Created from improvisational scores, meditation and set choreography, the dance explores relationship and connection to land; natural and human-made; inside and outside.
This choreographic research sets the tone of creative inquiry for my studies towards an MFA in Dance at University of Maryland. Created from improvisational scores, meditation and set choreography, the dance explores relationship and connection to land; natural and human-made; inside and outside.
Acrobatic Performance Demo
Music Credit: Big Wild, 'When I Get There'
Music Credit: Big Wild, 'When I Get There'
"The Wolves," 2016
Song by Bon Iver, "The Wolves (Acts 1 & 2)"
This movement art piece was created to honor the universal struggle of finding oneself in their skin, the world, and amongst relationship. It speaks to a lonely discovery and exploration of one's being, as well as the comforting turmoil of finding someone in similar being. Within the inspiration of our own discoveries we work through fears of truly showing up in the world. This piece is perhaps a microscope into the aggressive and maddening moments of self-discovery amidst the angst of judgement, specifically from the viewpoint of the queer 'artist.' Further, The Wolves expresses the terrifying feelings within the powerful choice of putting one's voice out in the world; no matter the outcome, trepidation or attack.
Performed and collaborated with Pepe Munos
Song by Bon Iver, "The Wolves (Acts 1 & 2)"
This movement art piece was created to honor the universal struggle of finding oneself in their skin, the world, and amongst relationship. It speaks to a lonely discovery and exploration of one's being, as well as the comforting turmoil of finding someone in similar being. Within the inspiration of our own discoveries we work through fears of truly showing up in the world. This piece is perhaps a microscope into the aggressive and maddening moments of self-discovery amidst the angst of judgement, specifically from the viewpoint of the queer 'artist.' Further, The Wolves expresses the terrifying feelings within the powerful choice of putting one's voice out in the world; no matter the outcome, trepidation or attack.
Performed and collaborated with Pepe Munos
