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MOVING MUSIC

COLLABORATIVE CREATIVE PROJECT // 2024

International / Interdisciplinary Artistic Exchange

THE MOVING MUSIC PROJECT consists of twelve short and stylistically varied musical miniatures composed and produced by Brian Ledwidge Flynn, independently interpreted by a diverse group of Twenty-One Dancers & Choreographers from a multitude of different countries and cultures including CANADA, ENGLAND, GERMANY, GREECE, ITALY, NIGERIA, POLAND, PORTUGAL, SOUTH AFRICA, SOUTH KOREA, TAIWAN, UGANDA and the USA.

In early 2024 I reached out to artists in the field of dance and presented interested parties with twelve unnamed musical miniatures I composed [Movements I – XII]. They were invited to perform, at their complete liberty, an original dance piece for whichever movement(s) they chose. The various twelve movements and the accompanying interpretations the artists performed and filmed by the dancers & choreographers can be found below in addition to a biography and artist statement from every participant. 

A large video piece entitled 'MOVING MUSIC' will be released in Autumn, 2024. This work will visually combine multiple interpretations of the same movements by different dancers/choreographers in order to explore the synchronicities that occur between different kinetic artists when independently interpreting a piece of untitled music in different points of time and space. The instances where the actions of the dancers appear to interact with one another may suggest an underlying unity of human perspective that transcends differences in technique, study, culture and personality. 

My intention with the piece 'MOVING MUSIC' was to leave as much freedom as possible for the collaborating choreographers and dancers in their interpretation of the pieces, including which of the untitled movement(s) they chose. I am as fascinated by the synchronicities that occur within the different performances as much as I am intrigued and enthralled by the scope of the variation and inventiveness. 

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all dancers/choreographers and filmmakers for participating in this enthralling and inspiring collective artistic exchange. 

Brian Ledwidge Flynn [Composer / Producer]

May 2024, Dortmund

 Dancers & Choreographers

Interpretations of Movements I – XII

Isabelle Bock

GERMANY

"My vision is to form a dance collective to work on community projects that link sociopolitical topics (justice, solidarity, boundaries…) with performing arts."

"Hi, my name is Isabelle. I’m a 27-year-old psychologist and cultural studies student from Germany, based in Berlin. In 2019, I discovered my passion for contemporary dance theatre which I would like to share with others. After having been in Peru for three months for a theatre and dance project at a school in Lima, I am currently doing further training in dance choreography and pedagogy as well as I am dancing in the Impala Dance Company in Berlin. “Dance is the hidden language of the soul”, Martha Graham once said, and I believe that via diving into the language of dance we can overcome all that separates people from each other."

MOVEMENT(S) INTERPRETED

mvt. 7

Videographer

Isabelle Bock

Choreographer

Isabelle Bock

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Phoebe Brown

ENGLAND

"Inspired childlike, playful movement that makes me feel completely free."

Phoebe is originally from England having graduated from the University of Lincoln with first class Honours in Dance alongside an award for Outstanding Performance in her academic year. Upon graduating, she worked in residence at Ponderosa, Germany and performed across Europe for artists in Berlin, Latvia, Sweden, Madrid, Ireland and London. On return to England, Phoebe went on to complete a master’s degree in philosophy at Birkbeck College, University of London with a focus on the philosophical knowledge and value of dance within the arts. During this time, she worked closely on an Arts Council England funded project with choreographer and digital artist Kate Sicchio and Camille Baker. Phoebe recently completed an Arts Practice PhD in Dance and Maths at the Irish World Academy of Dance, University of Limerick funded by the Irish Research Council. Her research works interdisciplinarily with dance and complex maths with the aim of creating new choreographic structures. Her choreography uses mathematic structures such as differential equations, chaos systems and geometry to create process performances. Phoebe is currently based in Limerick as a freelance dance artist, PhD researcher and Guest Lecturer at the University of Limerick.

MOVEMENT(S) INTERPRETED

mvt. 2

Videographer

Phoebe Brown

Choreographer

Phoebe Brown

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Obasi Chizorom

NIGERIA

"My work is largely concerned with using movements to create a conscious awareness in people about the environment and society."

Obasi Chizorom(Dyce) is a Dancer, choreographer and performer. He began his dance studies in Nigeria. In 2019 He joined « Krump Nation Abuja (An elite performing arm of krump studios)». As a dancer he collaborated with several choreographers such as Jemima Angulu, Obinna Jackson, and Marlla Araujo. In 2022 he participated in a theater production titled Orange Dreams for a festival in abuja'Dance and Arts Festival Abuja'(DAFA), He also participated in an exchange program between Ecole des sables and P.A.R.T.S in Senegal(2023) and later that year he initiated a community engagement project titled "Dance for Inclusion".

MOVEMENT(S) INTERPRETED

mvts. 2,7

Videographer

Obasi Chizorom

Choreographer

Obasi Chizorom

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Marta Crocamo

ITALY

“My goal in my work was to let my body be moved by the music instead of dancing to it”

My name is Marta and I’m an Italian dancer currently based in Germany. I grew up in a small city near Milan and started dancing at a very young age. Through my childhood I encountered many teachers that open new views and possibility of a career in dance. In 2020 I moved to Basel, Switzerland to attend the three-years vocational training at Ballettschule Theater Basel, where I graduated in July 2023. After my formation in Switzerland, which focused on classical ballet, I decided to pursue my studies at DART DSP, Berlin in order to expand my knowledge of contemporary dance and become more versatile adding up to the technique I built in the past years. During this time I worked with different well-known choreographers of the current dance scene such as Richard Wherlock, Craig Davidson, Irate Ansa and Igor Bacovich (Metamorphosis dance), Joy Ritter Alpuerto and Anton Lachky. My interest in art is not limited to dance, in fact I love when more art forms come together in a performance to give life to something more powerful. As an example, I joined a performance by Issac Chong Wai during Art Basel 2022 which focused on the communicative power of simple movements. I am always looking forward to getting inspired by artists around me and to continue developing my personality as a dancer.

MOVEMENT(S) INTERPRETED

mvt. 3

Videographer

Marta Crocamo

Choreographer

Marta Crocamo

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Ines Cruz

PORTUGAL

"I believe that through my dancing I can show different sides of myself and get to know my own self."

Inês Santos Cruz is a Portuguese dancer, teacher and performer. After dancing as an hobby she decided to take it professionally and went to Escola Superior de Dança where, in 2021, she got her Dance Degree. In 2022, she did an internship at Frikar Dance Company in Norway and, in the same year, she cofounded a duet project with Luana Da Cunha Frade called KI.ONE. This project started as a Kpop Cover account but it slowly turned into a place where they can share their own choreographies and passion about dance. Currently, she has been teaching different dance styles and is entering new projects. She also does videos for youtube where she shows her passion for music, books, dancing and cooking.

MOVEMENT(S) INTERPRETED

mvt. 1

Videographer

Ines Cruz

Choreographer

Ines Cruz

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Luana Da Cunha

PORTUGAL

“I believe that everything that surrounds us has something to tell, inspiration and expression can come through different forms.”

Luana Da Cunha Frade is a Portuguese dancer, performer and teacher. Due to her curiosity and creativity she’s always exploring her surroundings and that way of being makes her see the world in many different ways. In 2021 she concluded her dance degree at Superior School of Dance of the Polytechnic of Lisbon (ESD-IPL), in 2022 she was a trainee at Frikar Dance Company (Norway) and in 2023 she completed the Yoga Teacher Training (200hr RYT) at Manu Yoga School (Portugal). Co-founder of the dance group KI.ONE, with Inês Santos Cruz.

MOVEMENT(S) INTERPRETED

mvts. 1,8

Videographer

Luana Da Cunha

Choreographer

Luana Da Cunha

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Isaac Euler

USA

"My work is centered around musicality and interpreting emotional expression into movement."

Isaac Euler is a multi-disciplinary dancer and circus artist living in Vermont. Combining varied schools of movement into an exploration of the whimsical and raw, Isaac's work wrestles with what it means to feel comfortable in a body and the big feelings that come with it. These yawning concepts are expressed through the weaving of improvised scores and choreographed phrases, with plenty of reminders to be silly once in a while.
Also an accomplished teacher, Isaac has been sharing the joy of dance and circus with kids and adults since 2017.
Isaac's most recent dance work, a clown-filled original cabaret titled The Barbara & Barbara Show, premiered last March at Bennington College as the foundation of Isaac's senior thesis.

MOVEMENT(S) INTERPRETED

mvt. 5

Videographer

Isaac Euler

Choreographer

Isaac Euler

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Yi Yun Hsueh

TAIWAN

"Core focus: Exploring the possibilities."

Yi Yun Hsueh, from Taiwan, an experimental creator and performer. Developing her own body language and conceiving performance in different spaces to link her mind and experiences with the state of her contemporary body.

MOVEMENT(S) INTERPRETED

mvts. 1,10

Videographer

Yi Yun Hsueh

Choreographer

Yi Yun Hsueh

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Joseph Julius Kasozi

UGANDA

"I love to express emotions and stories through the beauty of dance, capturing the essence of human experiences through the movement of the body."

Joseph Julius Kasozi is a talented dancer who uses contemporary, breakdance, and hip-hop to share stories and express feelings peacefully. Through his performances, he aims to connect with communities, spark positive change, and spread messages of unity and understanding through the universal language of dance.

MOVEMENT(S) INTERPRETED

mvts. 2,3,5,6,8

Videographer

Joseph Julius Kasozi

Choreographer

Joseph Julius Kasozi

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May Kesler

USA

"I love to feel the magic in movement, letting my senses be expressed through motion."

May Kesler is a dancer, choreographer, as well as a physical therapist and massage therapist. She has been dancing for over 64 years. She studied in NYC with iconic choreographers such as Twyla Tharp, Doug Varone, Lar Lubovitch, Merce Cunningham, and Jennifer Muller. Now living in Washington DC , she continues to create dances, at home and while exploring the planet.
May received her MA in Dance from American University, and her MS in Physical therapy from Columbia University in NY.

MOVEMENT(S) INTERPRETED

mvt.10

Videographer

May Kesler

Choreographer

May Kesler

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Evropi Kessidou

GREECE

"I am interested in capturing the raw thought and emotion and making the most out of each body intention."

Evropi Kessidou lives in Thessaloniki. She has graduated from Professional dance school of Thessaloniki and Department of Greek Philology at Aristotle university of Thessaloniki. She currently works as a contemporary dance teacher and participates in several projects, in her city. She has performed at "PERI|KENTRON" by Alexandros El Greco(Anastasiades), “Kintsugi” by Eirini Thanasouli and has collaborated with visual artist and technologist Stefanos Zafeiriou. She has also attended several workshops with many renowned chorographers and dance artists such as Julyen Hamilton, Alexandros Anastasiades, Vasko Nasonov, Akram Khan, Wim Vadekeybus, Horacio Macuacua, Laja Field, Danae Dimitriadou, Patricia Apergi, James Gallego Olivo, Christina Mertzani, Tamara Gvozdenovic, Maria Pisiou and many others. She also attends hip-hop and break dance practices.

MOVEMENT(S) INTERPRETED

mvts. 2,3,6,8,9,10

Videographer

Evropi Kessidou

Choreographer

Evropi Kessidou

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Josefine Malakci

GERMANY

"I am interested in the meeting point between dance and theatre and the physical embodiment of different emotional states."

Josefine Malakçi is a performer, dancer and choreographer from Germany. She started dancing in her early childhood and throughout her journey of life gained experiences in different dance techniques such as Ballet, Modern Dance, Urban Dance and Contemporary Dance.
She holds a B.A. in Anthropology and Sociology and studied and practiced theatre play at the Georg-August-University in Göttingen, Germany. After successfully completing her Bachelor of Arts she decided to commit her life to dance fully and studied Dance Pedagogy and Performance at Tanzzentrale Leipzig which she completed in 2020. Directly after she entered the three years professional education program for Contemporary Dance Studies at SOZO Visions in motion, Kassel which she successfully completed in July 2023.
During her three years studies Josefine gained working experiences in performance projects with choreographers such as Regina Van Berkel, Eduardo Torrejo, Kat Brown and Niv Melamed.
After her education she has done an internship in a physical theatre project with Mute Dance Company, Copenhagen. Another project followed with Irene K. Dance company in Eupen, Belgium.

MOVEMENT(S) INTERPRETED

mvt. 6

Videographer

Josefine Malakci

Choreographer

Josefine Malakci

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Anna Mayta

USA

"The focus of this dance is simplicity of movement. And pure dance improvisation. Letting my intuition guide my movements and the music inspiring me."

I am an educator, dance artist and choreographer. I have 20+ years of experience as an educator, choreographer performer. Working in NYC and Hudson Valley NY. Anna directs her dance company called Mayta Fusion Dance. Is always open to collaborate.

MOVEMENT(S) INTERPRETED

mvt. 11

Videographer

Anna Mayta [Video recorded in the studios of Berkshire Pulse in Housatonic, MA.]

Choreographer

Anna Mayta

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Karina Mehta

USA

"I want to welcome emotional vulnerability into the art of movement through new and groovy texture."

Karina Mehta (KZ) is an emerging choreographer currently studying at the Harvey School in Katonah, NY. KZ is also studying at NYU Tisch School as part of the Future DanceMakers program, & has trained under many choreographers in the NYC area, specifically at Broadway Dance Center. KZ premiered her first professional work in 2022, & was the Assistant Choreographer for Beauty & the Beast at Harvey School this past fall. KZ feels drawn to contemporary movement with groovy texture & emotionality. KZ is inspired by Tupac Shakur, Michael Jackson, Alex Mitchell, Akira Uchida, & Paris Cav. Most recently, KZ was awarded honorable mention in a national choreography competition.

MOVEMENT(S) INTERPRETED

mvt. 3

Videographer

Karina Mehta

Choreographer

Karina Mehta

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Ian Mozdzen

CANADA

"You are already a work of art. Universe Unifies. Dance stranger in a strange land."

Ian Mozdzen has been on stage for 20 years and counting. Original performances have earned recognition in Canada and beyond. Collaborating with esteemed artists, Ian's versatile training spans various dance styles. Inspired by extensive figure modeling experience, Ian pioneers a novel approach to dance practice. Since 2021, Ian has initiated several spontaneous dance projects, fostering community engagement and even launching a School of Natural Dancers. Through this platform, Ian champions the belief that everyone possesses inherent artistic beauty.

MOVEMENT(S) INTERPRETED

mvt. 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 10

Videographer

Ian Mozdzen

Choreographer

Ian Mozdzen

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Angeliki Nikolopoulou

GREECE

"My improvisation focuses on the relationship between the movement and different movement qualities."

Angeliki Nikolopoulou (b.1999) is a contemporary dance artist from Greece, currently based in Copenhagen. She studied at AKTINA Dance School (Athens, Greece) and at Copenhagen Contemporary Dance School (Denmark). Parallel to her dance education, she completed her BA in Communication, Media & Culture (Cultural Management) at Panteion University. As a freelance dancer, Angeliki has collaborated with artists from Greece and abroad, taking part in dance performances and short films. Since 2020, she has been teaching dance for different ages and levels. She has attended numerous workshops alongside great artists around Europe, researching and experiencing movement in different techniques and approaches. Angeliki always finds herself the most while falling into movement. "Dancing for me is a way to make ideas visible; to feel, to connect, to create and share. It is my way to be present in a very fluid, constantly changing world".

MOVEMENT(S) INTERPRETED

mvt. 10

Videographer

Angeliki Nikolopoulou

Choreographer

Angeliki Nikolopoulou

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Kamila Rastawicka

POLAND

Kamila Rastawicka gradueted ballet school in Warsaw in 2021 and also music school in Mińsk Mazowiecki. Now I'm studying at Chopin Music Univeristy in Warsaw (ballet pedagogy).

MOVEMENT(S) INTERPRETED

mvt.7

Videographer

Kamila Rastawicka

Choreographer

Kamila Rastawicka

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Lila Savvoulidou

GREECE

"I am very interested in exploring new ways a body can move with sound and music, the shapes it can take and the use of space."

My name is Lila and I am a dancer, aerial arts performer and choreographer from Greece. I mostly work with movement and contact improvisation and I am very interested in exploring new ways a body can move with sound and music, the shapes it can take and the use of space.

MOVEMENT(S) INTERPRETED

mvts. 1,10

Videographer

Lila Savvoulidou

Choreographer

Lila Savvoulidou

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Laura Schönlau

GERMANY

“In my artistic work, I’m primarily concerned with deconstructing the body and its movements in order to understand the relationship and interdependence between physicality and space.”

Laura Schönlau is a contemporary-urban dancer and choreographer based in Cologne, Germany. She received her artistic training at the Fontys Academy of the Arts in Tilburg, the Netherlands. She is a versatile performer that incorporates a diversified range of physical movement language and the aspect of site-specificity into her work. Her movement qualities and language tend to be experimental, yet clear, powerful and expressive which is questioning its form each time. Most recently, she performed in WOMBS OF REVOLUTION by Choreographer Willie Stark. Besides that she choreographed and performed the solo piece IN:BETWEEN REALMS, which was specially conceived for the Simultanhalle in Cologne. She had the opportunity to work with choreographers/companies like TachoTinta, Thomas Lehmen, .Dencuentro, Laura Hicks, Tony Vezich, Tony Adigun, among others.

MOVEMENT(S) INTERPRETED

mvt. 3

Videographer

Laura Schönlau

Choreographer

Laura Schönlau

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Carlotta Serafini

ITALY

"I am a contemporary dancer and choreographer, I am inspired by everything that surrounds me, starting from my unconscious but with an eye always open towards the outside.'

Carlotta Serafini, born on 05/02/1998 in Galatina in the province of Lecce, classical and contemporary dancer. He undertook his own professional growth at the "Southern Ballet". She graduated from the "Opus Ballet" of Florence, following the "R.O.S. – Research Open Space " by participating in the " O.D.C. - Opus Dance Circuit", which will lead her to become producer of choreography in collaboration with hungry artists and young choreographers. He danced like soloist at the Virgilio Sieni National Production Center. He began a collaboration with the "XL Company" dancing company in numerous productions at the Fondazione Nazionale della Danza/Aterballetto. Among the recent ones work experience including that with the Aterballetto company for the event “Danze nell'spazio urban/An Ideal City”. She currently works as a professional Free Lance dancer for important companies in the panorama of national and international contemporary dance, and is a producer of choreographies for professionals and amateurs which have led her to qualify among the first places in various choreographic reviews.

MOVEMENT(S) INTERPRETED

mvts. 1,8

Videographer

Carlotta Serafini

Choreographer

Carlotta Serafini

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Enricho Solomons / Janine Booysens

SOUTH AFRICA

"Exploring the limitation of movement in a confined space while connecting the flow of music and movement."

Janine Booysens, a prominent contemporary dance choreographer, teacher, and workshop facilitator from Cape Town, South Africa, has a diversified dance background that begins with classical ballet training at the age of seven. She excelled in the Jazzart Dance Theatre Young Adult and Job Creation Programme, earning a bursary and then a full scholarship to the University of Cape Town's Dance Teacher's Diploma program, from which she graduated in 2011 with majors in Contemporary Dance and Pedagogy. Janine, a freelance dance teacher and choreographer, has collaborated with prestigious institutions and showcased her choreographic talents at renowned festivals, theatre productions, dance competitions, and even internationally, establishing her as a respected figure in the South African, making her a respected figure in the South African dance scene with 13 years of dedicated contributions to the industry.

Enricho Solomons is a South African male contemporary dancer. He began training after being accepted into the country’s premier contemporary dance theatre’s training program, The Jazzart Dance Theatre Young Adult and Job Creation Programme, working alongside well-renown choreographers and teachers. Enricho participated in theatre productions hosted by the Eoan Group as a resident dancer. He now freelances as a dance performer in theatre productions, screen dance projects, and cooperative entertainment events. Although diverse in various dance styles, Enricho is passionate about collaborating with various artists in the industry.

Jesi Townsend is an award-winning documentary and lifestyle videographer and video editor from Cape Town, South Africa. With a belief in the transformative power of storytelling, Jesi draws from a rich tapestry of experience in TV production, corporate, agency, and social justice work. Through captivating documentaries and compelling brand stories, they celebrate the diversity of human experience.

MOVEMENT(S) INTERPRETED

mvts. 3

Videographer

Jesi Townsend

Choreographer

Janine Booysens

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Su Young

SOUTH KOREA

"This movement aims to create a natural flow and a counterflow together in the video, intending to suspend the 'time' we know from flowing and make it linger, much like water contained in a fish." tank.

Born in Korea, She graduated with master's degree in fine art, She is in Korea National University of Arts.
Her main theme is expression works connecting from individual body histories. she works not only that one modern dance styles but also all kind of dances of elements.

MOVEMENT(S) INTERPRETED

mvt. 4

Videographer

Su Young

Choreographer

Su Young

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