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▪️Modern Dance Collab, Fresno, CA✨
▪️Artistic director @elenarezai
🚨The Ways We Know, May 24 @ Fresno Art Museum, 7pm. Get tickets here 👉🏼

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Our fundraiser is still going!! As we get closer to our premiere date, please consider donating to help our company and dancers! Any amount is appreciated more than you know!🙏🏼 by @kinespheredanceproject

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Our second Pre-Show guest is Aleno Dance Project, under the artistic direction of Alexandra Tiscareno. Alex’s choreography brings a raw energy and deep, relatable feeling to the stage, and we cannot wait!!

Alexandra Tiscareno (she/they) is a plus-sized dance artist, choreographer, arts administrator, educator, and dancer advocate from Fresno, California. Alexandra began her formal dance training in 2012 at Fresno City College. While in Fresno, she got to work with many notable organizations such as Fight with Fashion and the William James Prison Arts Association. Alexandra also worked and danced for Fresno Dance and Aerial Collective until 2018. Alexandra relocated to Oakland, CA. to attend Mills College where she obtained BA in Dance with an emphasis in Digital Performance. During her time at Mills, she had the pleasure of working with artists such as Sheldon Smith, Molissa Fenley, Nick Cave, Victor Talledos, Abby Crain, and Robert Moses. While living in the Bay Area, Alexandra worked for several organizations on the administrative side within the dance community such as Robert Moses Kin, Alonzo King Lines Ballet, and currently Dancers’ Group. In the summer of 2023, Alexandra completed her MFA in Dance as a Creative Practice from Saint Mary’s College of California with certificates in Dance Management and Lighting Design. She also has had the privilege and pleasure to dance with Victor Talledos and Cali & CO. Among these many achievements, she has participated in Bates Dance Festival, FACT/SF Summer and Winter dance lab. She has also spoken at the Dynamic Embodiment conference regarding safe somatic spaces for fat bodies and BBQ+ conference on unruly bodies. Recently, she co-wrote a piece with Kat Koenemann about fat bodies in dance spaces for the 2023 winter issue of In Dance. Currently, Alexandra is on faculty for Fresno City College and Santa Rosa Junior College furthering her life’s mission of deconstructing anti-fatness within dancing spaces.

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@ohwowalex by @kinespheredanceproject

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AS IF you didn’t already have enough reasons to be excited about our show!!! We have 2 phenomenal performers bringing you a magical pre-show! We are so excited to introduce our first pre-show artist…

JASMIN LA CARIS

Jasmín la Carís is an acclaimed choreographer and dancer known for her expertise in Contemporary Ballet and Flamenco. She has worked with notable figures in the industry, including choreographer Manuel Gutierrez at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. She has participated in prestigious events such as Padres Contra el Cáncer with actress Eva Longoria and Verizon’s Latino Entrepreneur of the Year celebration at the MOLAA in Los Angeles. In 2022, she performed with internationally acclaimed dancer Mizuho Sato and was invited to dance at the California Arts and Culture Summit. Jasmín’s artistry extends to her creative collaboration with her husband, Omar Naré, where they explore the boundaries of Nuevo Mariachi music and dance. They have performed at notable events for the California Wine Institute, Daou Vineyards, and Apple. Jasmín La Carís continues to stay involved in the dance community as a dance instructor/choreographer at Cooper Academy in Fresno, California and Local Dance Advisor to Fresno City College Dance Department.

@jasminlacaris by @kinespheredanceproject

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AUSTIN

Our final guest artist is Austin! This is his first time performing with (Kin)esphere, and we are thrilled to have him. Austin is a powerhouse performer who fully embodies the roles he dances and brings a strong theatrical presence. He is multi-talented, with experience in multiple styles of dance, and truly lights up the stage with his energy.

My name is Austin Chan and I am a guest dancer here with (Kin)esphere. I’ve only been introduced to modern styles of dance in my recent years of college but it has been a pleasure opening my eyes to a new style of movement! I’m also part of a dance company known as Revive where I specialize more in hip hop. I have also worked with City Dance at Fresno City College for many years. I’ve performed for several events here in the Fresno area such as alley wave and the Fresno fair!

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@jeezaustin by @kinespheredanceproject

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JACOB

Our next guest performer is Jacob! This is Jacob’s second guest appearance with (Kin)esphere after performing in Sufrimiento in 2022, and we are thrilled to be working with him again! Jacob is a strong mover and performer, who, along with demonstrating physical strength and control in his movement, also possesses a mesmerizing capacity for softness and fluidity. Come see Jacob on May 24 in The Ways We Know!

Jacob Gasca has been dancing for two years since he started at Fresno City College in 2022. He has performed in 4 shows with Fresno City Dances and plans to get his AA before he transfers to get his BA. He attended ACDA with FCC twice in 2023 and 2024, as well as the ACDA Nationals in 2023, where he performed in the informal showings of Gael Martinez's second iteration of his work 'Desachable'. Jacob performed as a guest for company member Jessica Lopez from Kinesphere in 2023 for their project ‘Sufrimiento’. He is excited and extremely grateful to be dancing in this next show and thesis for artistic director and teacher/ mentor Elena Rezai.

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@jacobbgasca by @kinespheredanceproject

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CHALICE

Our second fabulous guest performer is Chalice! This will be her first time performing since moving to Fresno from Southern California, and we are so happy it is with (Kin)esphere! Chalice’s movement is precise yet gentle, and possesses a very intuitive feel.

Chalice Streitman, originally from a town outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has recently relocated to Fresno and joined (Kin)esphere Dance Project for The Ways We Know.

Chalice holds a BA in Dance and a BS in Exercise Science from Slippery Rock University and a MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University. Chalice has extensive training in modern dance, dance improvisation, and dance for the camera from Bates Dance Festival (where she trained with the renowned Nancy Stark Smith), Seattle Festival of Dance Improvisation, Velocity Dance Center, and Bandaloop. Chalice has danced for and collaborated with professional companies including The Pillow Project, The Coby Project, Red Right Return Dance Company, The Explore Composite, AHHA Dance, Center for Contemporary Dance, and Mandy Cox Dance Company. In addition to her training and performance in dance, Chalice is yoga teacher certified and has a passion for healing through multiple holistic modalities. Chalice is excited for the opportunity to be performing, collaborating, and creating again with (Kin)esphere Dance Project. by @kinespheredanceproject

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JOSEPH

Joseph is joining (Kin)esphere as one of four fantastic guest performers for The Ways We Know! Joseph is a dynamic and intense performer, whose roots in hip hop enrich his modern dance vocabulary and make him a versatile force to be reckoned with. He puts his whole being into the pieces he dances in, and truly draws the audience into the world he creates onstage.

Hello, my name is Joseph Ortega. I’ve been dancing for about 5 years now I dance, modern, hip-hop, Folkorico, Tap, contemporary and ballet. I plan on continuing my training as a dancer, and slowly start branching out into my community to spread beautiful messages & conversations through movement. ♡

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@josephortega___ by @kinespheredanceproject

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COURTNEY

HAPPY FIRST MOTHER’S DAY to this beautiful amazing dancer mama!! Baby Charlotte brought so much joy to our shoot. How sweet is this pic?! Courtney is the most thoughtful, caring and beautiful human who brings such a chill, relaxed and warm vibe to any space she’s in, and while we’ll miss her onstage this time as she takes time to focus on her new role as a mom, we hope to have her (and Charlotte) dancing with us again soon!! We love you Courtney!!

Courtney joined (Kin)esphere in 2023 with her performance in “Sufrimiento”. Courtney started dancing at the age of 13 as a classically trained ballet dancer in her hometown of Chico, California before expanding her repertoire to include a wide range of styles including jazz, contemporary, and modern. Courtney attended Inspire School of Arts and Sciences during her high school years where she was encouraged to explore diverse styles of movements and choreograph her own pieces. She has trained with Alonzo King’s LINES dance company in San Francisco, as well as Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York City. Dance has taken a new role in Courtney’s life after the birth of her daughter, Charlotte, alongside her husband Kevin in December of 2023- while she doesn’t dance as much as she used to, she deeply appreciates the community and inclusion that she has felt with (Kin)esphere.
❤️

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@courtney.rae.hinson by @kinespheredanceproject

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SAHAR

Sahar has been with (Kin)esphere since the beginning, and has been a pillar in helping build the foundation of the company. Her movement is highly intentional, fluid, and organic, with an undercurrent of electric energy. Come see Sahar alongside all our other amazing movers on May 24!

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@sahryy by @kinespheredanceproject

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JASON

Jason debuted with (Kin)esphere Dance Project in 2023 in “Sufrimiento.” He is a dynamic and expressive performer who is able to convey emotion in a very tangible way. We are so happy to have him as part of the company!

Jason Rothana Pak has been dancing since he was fifteen at Theodore Roosevelt High School in their School of Arts program. He’s explored a wide of variety from ballet, heels, modern & contemporary. Receiving his associates degree in dance from Fresno City College, he’d like to thank Cristal Tiscareno and the impact she’s had throughout his city college years. Now in Kinesphere Dance Project, Jason has learned the value of love and unity through the art of moving which is rooted from the valleys dance community, he’ll continue to show the world how nurturing this art form has shaped his mind & body.

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@itsjasonpak by @kinespheredanceproject

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FATIMA

Fatima has been dancing with (Kin)esphere since 2022! There is an understated power and tenderness in her movement that draws you in. Come see Fatima on May 24 in The Ways We Know!

Fatima Rosas Flores (she/her) is a Mexican American dancer and choreographer originally from Wasco, CA but travels back and forth to Fresno. She officially began her dance journey in college and graduated from Fresno State as a double major with a B.A in Anthropology and a second B.A in Dance May 2022. She has performed with Fresno States Contemporary Dance Ensemble(2020-2022) and University DanceTheatre (2021-2022). She has choreographed multiple times with UDT (2022-23). She trained in contemporary ballet with Ballet BC company in a summer arts session(2022). She has also since officially joined/performed with company (Kin)esphere Dance project in Fresno (2022-current), company Aleño Dance Project (2023-current) and even performed abroad in Scotland with Quimera Dance(2022). She currently lives in Wasco and works at the high school under the sped department including at risk students and hopes to one day find the balance between dance and expression in a therapeutic form concentrated on at risk population to encourage and explore healthy coping mechanisms through exploration of movement.

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@fatimaflores13 by @kinespheredanceproject

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SHELBY

Shelby has been dancing with (Kin)esphere since 2022! Her movement is captivating, and draws you in instantly. She has a knack for connecting with the audience and brings a fluid intensity to the stage. Come see Shelby on May 24 in The Ways We Know!

“Shelby is so happy to be wrapped up in another (Kin)esphere production, having previously performed in “Sufrimiento” and “Dialogue”.
She has also recently been in community theatre productions like Fresno City College’s “The Play That Goes Wrong”, Selma Art Center’s “Next to Normal” and “Pippin”.

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