“That’s why I’m here to do this thing that we nomenclature dance, but for me it’s an access in past the grid of the matrix. Deep inside and outside of this vortex a place of sovereignty, a place where I name myself – in a way that I can feel connected to those who look like me, those who operate in the space where there is real freedom, deep down inside in the place where only dance can articulate in the visual connection.”
Nia
“Access to my body feels like grace…Love, intimacy, rhythm, breathing together, access to another person’s body – duet is my favorite form – it’s a juicy bottomless well.”….”You either have answers or you don’t – there’s a pregnant journey in there and that journey will be the thing…there is not a correct right a dichotomous either/or yes/no way – We will find a path by feeling.”
Maria
Nia Love
Teacher, Dancer
Nia Love’s career spans over 40 years, beginning in 1978 when she became one of the youngest international apprentices with Ballet Nacional de Cuba. Love received her BFA in Theater from Howard University (1987) and an M.F.A. in Choreography Florida State University (1992). In 1996, Love studied Butoh and toured with Japanese Butoh...
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Multi-Disciplinary Artist, Community Organizer
Maria Bauman-Morales (she, hers) is a Bessie-Award-winning, Brooklyn, NY-based, multi-disciplinary artist and community organizer from Jacksonville, FL. Bauman-Morales is also a sought-after facilitator and public speaker on the topics of social justice practices within performing arts, embodied and arts-based leadership development, and...
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