Green Space Presents

April 12th at 7:00 PM

Saudade

Choreographed and Performed by Leticia Cirne

Music by: Penhasco2 by Demi Lovato and Luísa Sonza

Costumes by Leticia Cirne

i think i knew you

Choreographed by Lex Levandowski

Performed by Addison Levandowski and Elena Wrinkle Garcia 

Music by Peter Gregson, “Mirror,” Adrianne Lenker, “Real House”

Costumes by Lex Levandowski

between decisions

Choreographed by Araya Morris

Performed by Araya Morris, Avi Goodman-Fish, Bailey Sill, and Maddy Hall.

Music by Nikaio Thomashow

Costumes by Araya Morris and performers.

are you still there?

Choreographed by R N

Performed by Veronica Allen and Nolan Eisenhaur

Music by Roméo Poirier, SHXCXCHCXSH, and Michael Wall & Kendra Portier

Costumes by Veronica Allen and Nolan Eisenhaur

Desperation & Denial

Choreographed by Claire Wagner and Dancers

Performed by  Emily Roche, Isa Cano-Hoyos, Kandace Campbell, Ana Maldonado, Kay Ozzy, Jonathan Ng, Lexi Miller, Shana Shin, and Claire Wagner

Music by Jackson Wang

Costumes by Dancers

Spilling Upwards

Choreographed by Rainey Scarborough

Performed by Alexa Hendrickson, Alina Grubnyak, Isabella Pansera, Caileigh Scott, Meredith Katibah, Palesa Molapo, Rachel Caron

Music by Prefab Sprout, “I Trawl the Megahertz,” “Fall From Grace,” The Platters, “Only You (And You Alone)”

Spoken Word Text by Alina Grubnyak

Costumes by Rainey Scarborough and Alina Grubnyak

Fertile Ground: May 10th at 7:00 PM

ABOUT THE CHOREOGRAPHERS

Araya Morris - Originally from Denver, Colorado, Araya attended the University of Colorado where she received her BFA in dance. Morris has performed with Cindy Brandle Dance Company, Forza Dance Company, Vashti Dance Theatre, TORCH Dance Theatre, Kaos Dance Collective. Morris has also gotten to present her own work in various stages at the Unkempt dance festival, Borne Dance company’s annual showcase, as well as at the Spark Theater Festival, Open Performance by Movement Research, Bloom Emerging Artists Festival, Green Lung Studios 4:15 performance series, and Green Space’s Fertile Ground Series.

Claire Wagner (she/her) is a dynamic disabled choreographer/dancer who has lived in Maine, Georgia, and now New York City. Her expertise lies in commercial and contemporary styles, where she emphasizes storytelling and musical connection. She aims for people to feel deeply through her works. Claire's choreography has been performed at Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater, Dixon Place, Great Hall Theater, and various competitive stages. She has trained under profound artists/educators at Marymount Manhattan College, including Karen Gayle, Adrienne Hurd, Lone Larsen, Angie Pittman, and Elisabeth Motley.

Leticia Cirne Moreira is a versatile dancer and instructor specializing in contemporary, jazz, ballet, and heels. She is currently affiliated with PMT House of Dance and trained at both PMT and Peridance Center in New York City. Her performance credits include What About Jazz? in Brazil, where she also served as rehearsal choreographer. Leticia has competed internationally in Italy and Portugal, earning awards and scholarships, and trained at Joffrey Ballet School and Opus Ballet. She also performed leading roles and taught for over eight years in Brazil.

Lex Levandowski is a dancer and choreographer who just recently graduated from the University of Florida with a BFA in Dance. They are excited to share their piece of work. 

R N was created by Veronica Allen and Nolan Eisenhaur. They met as freelance artists in New York City in June of 2024 attending the Doug Varone and Dancers Summer Intensive. As their friendship grew, so did their passion for creation. The core values of R N repertoire explores human connection, balance, release, and tenderness. Their playful friendship is what inspires their dancing most. “are you still there?” is R N’s debut work together and they are excited to continue world building in the future.

Rainey Scarborough is a choreographer and multidisciplinary artist from North Carolina, now based in NYC. She creates work for stage and screen, including music video choreography for artists such as Kira McSpice (Danger Collective Records) and Field Medic (Run For Cover Records). Her work has been presented at venues such as Arts On Site, Index Space, Posh The 3rd, and Somos Art House in NYC, as well as Chisenhale Dance Space (London) and with Dev Dance Theatre (Ojai, CA). She is the founder and director of Conjure Arts Collective, producing interdisciplinary performances, workshops, and gatherings.

Russell Chow (he/him) Is a lighting designer and  graduate of UCSD where he received his BA in Theatre. His recent work includes And her Children (SoHo Playhouse), The Hasta La Muerte Tour (Las Cafeteras), and SEED (Malashock Dance). He is excited to work with Green Space on this exciting project. www.russellchowdesign.com

Fertile Ground is a monthly, non-curated new works showcase for emerging and/or established artists. It has been a staple Green Space program since 2006. Evenings feature up to six choreographers, followed by a moderated discussion over wine that integrates the choreographers, dancers, and audience members. This series is an excellent opportunity for participants to share new and developing work, then receive informative feedback about it in a supportive environment. If you would like to apply for a future Fertile Ground, applications are accepted on a rolling, first come, first served basis. Apply at www.GreenSpaceStudio.org.

About Green Space: Responding to the need for professional rehearsal space in the New York metropolitan area, Valerie Green and Dance Entropy, Inc., opened Green Space in November 2005. Located in Long Island City, Green Space serves the public by offering discounted services to individual artists and dance companies in a spacious 1800 sq. foot facility. Green Space's mission is to serve the Queens and general dance community by providing an affordable and welcoming environment for rehearsals, classes, and performances. Green Space embraces the diversity of Queens as a strength, encouraging exchange on an artistic, educational, & interactive level.

This program is made possible, in part, by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, The Little Venue That Could Grant from the Howard Gilman Foundation and IndieSpace, The New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, Dance/NYC’s New York City Dance Rehearsal Space Subsidy Program, made possible by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, The Harkness Foundation for Dance, and The Emma A. Sheafer Charitable Trust.  Additional support provided by Resorts World New York City, Plaxall Inc., Leavitt, Kerson & Sehati Attorneys at Law, Rockaway Development & Revitalization Corporation, Ponce Bank, Gerard T. Dolan / Helping Hands Risk Solutions, Kathleen Beatty, Esq., Rockrose Development Corporation, TF Cornerstone and individual donors.