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Contemporary Dance Company📍Charleston, SC
⭐️ A Christmas Carol - 12/11/26
Under the artistic direction of @jules_rizzo

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Meet Jessica Harris 🌊

Jessica Harris is a professional dancer, choreographer, and artist originally from Kinston, NC whose work is rooted in curiosity, connection, and detailed physical exploration. She earned her BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography, along with minors in Business Administration and Disability Studies, from East Carolina University in 2024. Since graduating, she has pursued her passion for traveling, exploring movement, and connecting with communities through international and interdisciplinary opportunities. Her artistic journey has led her to some of her favorite experiences including choreographing and dancing in Kenya with Dance Centre Kenya and Artists for Africa, studying and performing in Italy with Staibdance, and appearing in work by Johanna Kepler at Duke University. Jessica is excited to continue developing her training, versatility, performance quality, and commitment to collaboration with Impermanent Gallery.

We are so grateful to have Jessica with us this season, and can’t wait to share more about her next project with us! 🌊 taken in Charleston, South Carolina by @impermanent.gallery

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2 days ago

Blue Minds 2026 🌊

Artistic Director @jules_rizzo and all the members of Impermanent Gallery would like to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts for supporting Blue Minds.

Thank you to our SOLD OUT audience who braved potential inclement weather to support our dancers

Thank you to the lovely artists of @jndanceworks for gracing us with your talent

Thank you to the venue staff for providing the perfect place for us to share this performance

Thank you to the dancers, some of whom made their professional/South Carolina performance DEBUTS, for their dedication and exploration in rehearsals!

We can’t wait to share more about the season including our next performance on the horizon 👀 taken in Charleston, South Carolina by @impermanent.gallery

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5 days ago

Feature Friday 🌊 Meet Miranda Stepchuk

Miranda Stepchuk danced with Whirlwind Dance company in Columbus, OH for 2 years under the leadership of Joshua Manculich and Morgan Sandlin. She was born and raised in South Lyon, MI where she danced at the Dance Centre Inc. and was a captain on her high school dance team. She graduated from Hope College with a BA in Dance Performance and Choreography during which she was a member of H2 Dance Co and Striketime Dance Co and trained in modern, jazz, tap, contemporary, and ballet. She has trained and worked with Matthew Farmer, Sharon Wong, and Kara Brems. She has performed internationally in Paris, FR in a work choreographed by William Crowley and premiered a piece she choreographed titled “Satisfied?” Her work “Climb the Ladder,” was showcased at the Whirlwind Residency Showcase and Whirlwind Soliloquy. In addition, Miranda has had the pleasure of working with artist Heather Cornell in a piece called “Okwami” that centered around body percussion and polyrhythms.

Watch Miranda make her SC dance debut NEXT WEEK at Blue Minds 🌊 Tickets on sale now through the link in our bio! 🔗 taken in Charleston, South Carolina by @impermanent.gallery

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17 days ago

Blue Minds is inching closer 🌊

Seats are extremely limited for this immersive and inspiring performance - grab them while you can!

Proceeds support the @southcarolinaaquarium and all the work they do preserving our waterways and habitats 💙

#charlestonsc #charlestondance #localdance taken in Charleston, South Carolina by @impermanent.gallery

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Feature Friday 🌊 Meet Kara Pawlowski

Kara Pawlowski is a recent graduate of NC State where she earned a BS in Biochemistry with a minor in Dance Performance and Choreography. While at school, she was also a member of the State Dance Company, directed by Tara Mullins. During her time with the company she performed pieces for artists such as Monica Bill-Barnes, David Dorfman, and Kassandra Newberry. After graduation she attended American Dance Festival’s summer dance intensive on scholarship and now continues to work as a freelance choreographer and performer along with joining Impermanent Gallery for their second season.

Watch Kara make her SC dance debut next month at Blue Mind 🌊 Tickets on sale now through the link in our bio! 🔗 taken in Charleston, South Carolina by @impermanent.gallery

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24 days ago

Congratulations, Dancers! ✨🤍👏🏻

This past weekend, three of our dancers: @savanah.dncr @mere.leighh & @ashbmovin accompanied artistic director, @jules_rizzo to Massachusetts!

This group was invited to @scdtnoho to present dances in their show Works in Progress 👏🏻 Photo credits: Peter Raper

It was an incredible way to kick off our second season.

Good news - you don’t have to wait long for our next Charleston show! Blue Minds is on October 9th 🌊
Tickets on sale now through our website or link in bio!

#charlestondance #charlestonsc by @impermanent.gallery

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25 days ago

Feature Friday 🌊 Meet Brenna Hood

Brenna is from Missouri, where her passion for dance began. She danced with the Dance Company of St. Charles for five years during middle and high school, then went on to earn her BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography from the UMKC Dance Conservatory in ‘25. During her time there she performed works by the faculty, as well as Christopher Huggins, Christian Denice, and José Límon. She also attended the Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Workshop ‘24, St. Louis Dance Theatre Summer Intensive ‘24, GagaLab New York ‘25, LINK Audition Festival ‘25, and Houston Contemporary Workshop ‘25, where she was able to expand her horizons. During the ‘25-‘26 season Brenna was trained in performing and teaching American Ballroom styles by the Dance Pizazz staff in St. Charles, Missouri. Brenna is excited to be dancing with Impermanent Gallery, and can’t wait to see what the future holds!

Watch Brenna make her SC dance debut next month at Blue Mind 🌊 Tickets on sale now through the link in our bio! 🔗 taken in Charleston, South Carolina by @impermanent.gallery

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a month ago

Blue Minds is One Month Away 🌊

Join us as we weave between the stage & sand next month on Folly Beach.

Proceeds from this performance are raised to benefit the @southcarolinaaquarium and their work to preserve the incredible wildlife here in South Carolina 🌅

Tickets available through the link in our bio! 🎉 taken in Charleston, South Carolina by @impermanent.gallery

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a month ago

A Christmas Carol - Youth Auditions 🎄

[ALL SLOTS FILLED - APPLY VIRTUALLY]

We know it’s hard to believe that Christmas is coming with all the summer heat still here, but we are so excited to offer a Youth Audition for our December 2026 original performance of A Christmas Carol ❄️

Impermanent Gallery is holding youth auditions for dancers 8-12 years old on October 4th 2026, at Elite Dance Project @elitedanceprojectsc!

Swipe to read some details about the audition and head to the link in our bio to register today!

Feel free to ask any questions using:
contact@impermanentgallery.com ✨

We will see you in the studio in just ONE MONTH 🎁 taken in Summerville, South Carolina by @impermanent.gallery

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a month ago

Familiar Faces 🌊

They’re back & ready to perform for you all season long! Our returning dancers are excited to begin another season with Impermanent Gallery - kicking off our season with three of them headed to Works in Progress with @scdtnoho next month 🤍

Swipe for a sneak peak of some choreo they’ll be taking to WIP 👀

#charlestondance #summervilledance #contemporarydance taken in Summerville, South Carolina by @impermanent.gallery

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2 months ago

Tickets On Sale Now: Blue Minds 🌊

Please join us for Blue Minds, a performance on stage & sand, on October 9th at 6pm

This show is packed with collaborations that we are so excited to share more about, so stay tuned!

Featuring: @jndanceworks
Guest Choreographer: @hallegdance
Benefiting: @southcarolinaaquarium

Visit the link in our bio or our website today to purchase your ticket to this incredible show! 🌊 taken in Charleston, South Carolina by @impermanent.gallery

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2 months ago

Introducing: Season 2 Company Dancers 🌊

Please join us in welcoming some new faces, as well as some returning & founding members of Impermanent Gallery 👏🏻

This cast started class & rehearsals this week, and we are already so excited to share their talent and artistry with you all season long!

Stay tuned for more in-depth introductions to come 👀 taken in Summerville, South Carolina by @impermanent.gallery

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2 months ago