“Fractal” is an abstract contemporary dance work that takes inspiration from psychedelic visual art such as Howie Wonder’s optical illusion, geometric landscape collages to create a world where the dancers embody a continuously shifting kaleidoscope. Fractal also explores themes such as dance as optical illusion, queer joy, and community. 

Premiered as part of Dance Canvas’s 2025 Performance Series at The Rialto Center For The Arts

Performed by 

Amaya Burnett

Versaille Jones, 

Mia Shocket, 

Maya Simmons, 

Katie Watkins-Washo

This piece was developed at The High Museum as part of the Dance Lab residency and through Dance Canvas’s Palette project. Thank you Kendall Alexander, Isa Newport, Lizzie Roman, Sharon Uriquo, and Katie Watkins for their contributions in the early stages of this work.

Photo by Shocara Marcus; courtesy of Dance Canvas, Inc.