Pushing The Boundaries of Dance
Presents
DIGGING IN GROUP ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM
PROGRAM B
The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far
Choreography by Josephine Brunner
Performance by Josephine Brunner and Amy Rink
Music Credits “Lillies in the Lake” by Michael Wall and Lily Gelfand, “Moss ll” by Elori Saxl
Audio by Gloria Rink, Amy Rink, and Josephine Brunner
SSSTAMMER HAMMER (*tap tap tap tap tap*)
Choreographed & Performed by Liiiam
Vocals by Conor Foran, Gen Lamoureux, Luke Wyland, & Lydia Brubaker
Music by Liiiam
Voyna Opera
Choreographed by Eleanor Crawford in collaboration with Maddy Runyon and Artie Ticknor
Performed by Eleanor Crawford, Maddy Runyon and Artie Ticknor
Original Music by Ciarra Fragale
Voyna Opera was made possible by generous support from The David Wojnarowicz Foundation. Thank you to Bearnstow, the Brooklyn Arts Exchange, and Green Space for additional support.
Stripes
Choreographed by Chisato Fujii, in collaboration with the dancers
Performed by Sarah Ferguson, Chisato Fujii, Zil Inami, Lola Rose Jenkins, and Kayleigh Morrison.
Music Credits "Who Lights the Sun" by René Aubry, "Cow Song" by Meredith Monk and Collin Walcott, "Miserere, Op. 44: 9. Domine Deus noster - Poco più mosso,lento moderato, molto espressivo, molto appassionato” by Los Angeles Master Chorale and Grant Gershon, and Texts by Chisato Fujii, in collaboration with the dancers; voice by Lola Rose Jenkins
Special thanks to Libiya Gray
CHOREOGRAPHERS, DANCERS AND COLLABORATORS
The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far
JOSEPHINE BRUNNER (she/they) is a New York-based freelance dancer and choreographer originally from Baltimore, Maryland. Josephine began her dance journey at Spark Dance Studio and later trained at the Peabody Institute and Baltimore School for the Arts. In 2023, she graduated with a BFA in Dance from George Mason University where she trained under the mentorship of teaching artists Christina Robson, Shaun Boyle D’Arcy, and Susan Shields and performed works by Doug Varone, Rafael Bonachela, Darell Moultrie, and Stephanie Martinez. Professionally, Josephine has danced for artists like Larry Keigwin, Laura Halzack, Middle Child Dance Theater, Clymove Dance, Ashely Green, Natalie Clevenger, and Corinne Lohner, among others. Alongside performing, Josephine has presented her choreography throughout New York and most recently at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. Josephine’s choreography strives to create authentic and visceral performance experiences that center around themes of memory and connection, through an abstract lens.
AMY RINK is a mother, dancer, choreographer, and massage therapist, originally from Maryland. After receiving a BFA in dance from Towson University, Amy then moved to New York where she became a principal dancer for the Doris Humphrey Dance Company in the early 1990’s. After dancing professionally, she moved back to Maryland and opened her own dance studio which she ran for 25 years. Amy is now a licensed massage therapist based in Maui, HI. Amy is honored and grateful that her daughter Josephine asked her to dance in her work. This is the first time they are performing together.
SSSTAMMER HAMMER (*tap tap tap tap tap*)
LIIIAM is a movement artist whose artistic practice roots itself in "stutter/dancing", an exploration that highlights the deeply embodied experience of stuttering and it's impact on the body. Calling upon the magical forces of dysfluency and queer mischief, he aims to reframe ideas around communication, power, and efficiency that embed themselves into every day life. He is extremely grateful to Valerie Green, Green Space, and the entire DIG Residency Cohort for their support and love over the season, and can't wait to revel in the stutter with you. I hope you brought your hammer!
VOYNA OPERA
ELEANOR CRAWFORD is a multidisciplinary choreographer invested in the act of remembering. A creator of autotheoretical art, Eleanor combines personal narrative and cultural theory to offer queer, feminist social critique. She grew up dancing at the Brooklyn Arts Exchange and remains deeply connected to the community, including co-producing AlumNight at BAX in 2023. Eleanor has shown their work at SCDT, Atland, Triskelion Arts, The Parkside Lounge, Cora Dance, Anchor House of Artists, Millennium Film Workshop, Blossom House, virtually through skewl, and at Vienna Union Hall as a 2024 Bearnstow Young Artist Intern. Eleanor is deeply grateful to be a 2025–2026 Digging In Group Artist and for the opportunity to continue developing Voyna Opera, a choreographic exploration of queer lineage through the archives of polymath artist David Wojnarowicz. Eleanor graduated from Hampshire College with a focus in choreography and cultural studies and is the Development Coordinator at The Kitchen.
MADDY RUNYON is a Brooklyn-based dance artist and student. In addition to collaborating with Eleanor, Maddy has enjoyed performing with Emily Kessler/POGO Dance at the Mark Morris Dance Center, and the “local ensemble” for FC Bergman’s “300 el x 50 el x 30 el” at BAM Harvey Theater. Maddy also creates work with their partner Artie and musician Ayin Villagra-Brown, which they’ve performed in showcases such as ChristinaNoel and the Creature’s CREST Fest and Estia Creative’s Day Fest at Brooklyn Art Haus.
ARTIE TICKNOR is a Brooklyn-based dance artist who graduated with a BFA from George Mason University. They have a long-term improvisational collaboration with their partner Maddy. Interested in play, improvisation, identity, and mixed media, their practice explores the intersections of organizing, transness, and movement. They are currently involved in a site-specific piece in a half pipe with Mik Phillips, and are honored to be part of the research of Eleanor Crawford’s Voyna Opera.
STRIPES
CHISATO FUJII (she/they) is a Japanese dancer and choreographer based in New York City. She graduated summa cum laude with a BFA in Dance from the Conservatory of Dance at SUNY Purchase College in Spring 2025. Fujii has performed works by Merce Cunningham, Trisha Brown, Norbert De La Cruz III, Kevin Wynn, Tsai Hsi Hung, and Symara Sarai, among others. She is currently working as a freelance dancer while performing with multiple dance companies. As a choreographer, she has presented her work at Green Lung Studio and Creature Space. And she will present a new duet this June at Dance Lab Studios through the Inside Look: Community Garden Residency.
SARAH FERGUSON is an interdisciplinary dance artist currently based in Brooklyn, NY. Originally training between Dubai and the Conservatory of Dance at SUNY Purchase College, her background bridges classical, contemporary, and experimental movement practices. Sarah has performed works by choreographers including Andrea Miller, Doug Varone, Jie-Hung Connie Shiau, Loni Landon, and Yue Yin (YYDC). Alongside performance, her practice includes continued exploration in dramaturgy, improvisation, and collaborative creation.
From the Bay Area in California, ZIL INAMI (they/them) is a New York-based artist and an Action Hero with STREB Extreme Action Company. They attended the Conservatory of Dance at SUNY Purchase, graduating with a BFA in Dance with concentrations in production and composition. While at Purchase, they performed works by Paul Taylor, Seán Curran, Cain Coleman, Doug Varone, Trisha Brown, and 2nd Best Dance Company. A creative in many mediums, Zil enjoys making fun dance works, has a passion for videography and editing, and loves the backstage of a show.
LOLA ROSE JENKINS (they/them) is a Canadian dance artist currently based in Brooklyn, NY. They began their training at Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre in Toronto, Canada, where they performed works by Roderick George, Jennifer Archibald, José Limón, Colin Connor, Sylvie Bouchard, and Alyssa Martin, among many others. Lola continued their training at the Conservatory of Dance at SUNY Purchase College, performing works by Hannah Garner (2nd Best Dance Company), Yue Yin(YYDC), Victor Quijada(Rubberband), Doug Varone, and Norbert de La Cruz III. Lola graduated summa cum laude in May 2025.
KAYLEIGH MORRISON is a Brooklyn based dancer. Kayleigh went to the University of the Arts studying to get her BFA in dance. After the school’s abrupt closure, they finished senior year at SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Dance. They had the privilege of performing in works by a number of amazing choreographers including but not limited to Mark Caserta, Hélène Simoneau, Shayla-Vie Jenkins, and Symara Saria. Recently they performed at BAAD in the Bronx with CeCe Mitchell and at Bennington College for Rece Komorn for his MFA research as action. Currently they are in rehearsal for their own work “molting” that will be presented in an AAPI festival, Diffractions.
Upcoming at Green Space
Fertile Ground: June 21st at 7:00 PM
Dara Alina, Isaac Knuteson, Jackie Dodds
Lola Jenkins, Macee Eppard, Naliah Hernandez, Susanna Procario-Foley
Russel 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
Dance Entropy inaugurated Take Root 17 years ago with the goal to aid in the continued development and performance of new dance work of various aesthetics. This curated monthly series supports dance makers by providing our venue, Green Space, with technical and marketing support for a paired evening of work.
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, and interactive level.
Produced by: Dance Entropy Inc.
Lighting Design by: Russell Chow
Programs Manager: Lily Cole
Box Office: Susanna Procario-Foley
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, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards. Additional support provided by BoA Private Bank, Chhaya Community Development, GNYADA, Robert S. Altman, Esq., PLLC; Leavitt, Kerson & Sehati Attorneys at Law; Mathis Pfohl foundation/ Plaxall Inc.; Gerard T. Dolan, LUTCF; Boyce Technologies, Inc.