"Gyre"

spiral; vortex

 Inspired by folk dances such as the Hora, Sardana and Dabke, this abstract work reimagines the “circle dance” through a contemporary dance lens. I want to specifically explore themes of community, ritual and energetic harmony that encompasses the circle dance, a formation that intersects across many different cultures.

Premiered at the 2023 Fall For Fall Dance Festival at The B Complex October 2023

Also presented at the 2024 Modern Atlanta Dance Festival

Fall For Fall cast:

Charlie Baker, AK Bayer, Tootie Boston, Julianna Feracota, Lizzie Roman, Sharon Urquijo, Haley Wall and Katie Watkins

MAD Fest cast:

AK Bayer, Perlizbeth De Leon, Julianna Feracota, Jodie Jernigan, Versaille Jones, Hiroko Kelly, Cladia Thrasher, and Katie Watkins

Cover photo by Shannel Resto,2023 cast

Background photo by Madison Nunes, 2024 cast