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Had to share these photos from Spectrum 2026! Big thank you to @blakekrapels for this beautiful piece!! It taught me so much and it was so fun to work with everyone in this cast! Thank you to @angelicastiskin for always believing in me and pushing me to continue to grow in new ways! 🦋🩵🌊

Photos by: @jaqlinmedlockphotography

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joffrey spectrum 2026!

it is hard to put into words the fulfillment of these past weeks at this magical space. i cant wait to see where all ive learned takes me into the future and where i can channel my growth to everyone around me.

to @angelicastiskin , i cant thank you enough. the space you create for dancers is so beautiful and inclusive. you have given me so much insight on how to not only be a better dancer but more importantly an amazing human, thank you for being the role model you are

to @greg_lau , the piece you created for us was absolutely beautiful and so rewarding. your investment and care in the art you create is so amazing to see. i cant imagine a better experience.

although saying goodbye was so hard, i cant wait to see what the future holds. this was the most enriching three weeks of dancing, i cant wait to be back 😊

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heart so full @summeratjoffrey 💕

It is always such a pleasure to be at SPECTRUM! I am so grateful to have met and learned from the most inspiring people. Thank you so much @angelicastiskin for another amazing year of learning! 💗

Another special thanks to @blakekrapels . It was so special to be apart of the process and perform such a beautiful piece. I am so incredibly thankful to have had such a memorable experience 🫶

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I am thankful beyond words for the time I spent this summer with @joffreyschool. These four weeks in New York has helped me grow in so many ways and I will cherish it for the rest of my life. Thank you to all the amazing staff and to my peers for creating a loving and welcoming environment. Another huge thank you to @angelicastiskin for all of your care and offering so much of your intelligence to all of us. So much love!!!🤍

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Not really sure how I’m supposed to go back to normal life after this…

A week of dancing, learning, laughing, making new friends, walking what felt like 100 miles a day, surviving on overpriced NYC food, and somehow still wanting to do it all over again.

Thank you @angelicastiskin @summeratjoffrey , for pushing me, inspiring me, and reminding me why I love to dance. Thank you to the incredible faculty, every person I met this week, and my family for making this opportunity possible.

New York, thanks for the memories. I’ll be back. 🖤🗽✨

#jofferyspectrum #nyc #CoreMemories

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Woohoooo! 💥 HUGE congratulations to our dancer, Amelie! 🤍 She was awarded a $100,000 college scholarship at @nycda nationals! This incredible honor is a testament to her bravery and hard work. We are so proud!

#OBDSnola #OBDScompany

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2nd to last 🥹 @obds_uptown_nola

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@24sevendance has my ❤️. I had the best time this weekend competing with the people i love most @obds_uptown_nola !! Thank you @cassidyfulmer_ for such a beautiful solo which received top ten and “palladium” so grateful for @jeannette.pec and @caylacbreaux for always pushing me to do my best!! 💖💃🪩

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There have been great civilizations without the wheel, but there have never been civilizations that didn’t tell stories.

And before we had words, we told them with our bodies.

This week, I had the privilege of teaching at The @juilliardschool as part of the @nycda’s 10th Winter Dance Intensive, created by @lanterijoe and @alexandra_damiani.

What struck me most wasn’t the talent—it was the joy, passion, and open-hearted commitment in the room.

This is the week when most people hit the snooze button. These dancers showed up early, curious, present, and willing to do the quiet, intimate work of becoming who they’re here to be—and of learning how to _dance their stories_ with honesty and courage.

Watching Alexandra Damiani work with the dancers is truly wild. Her presence is clear, embodied, expressive, and pain-free—but what moved me just as much was her unwavering commitment to creating a safe environment for dancers to take risks. That kind of safety is built over years of somatic education, primal movement, and deep respect for the body’s intelligence. In her presence, dancers aren’t just learning steps—they’re given permission to explore, listen, and trust themselves. From that, the movement—and the story—comes alive.

Each morning, all 50 dancers began their day with me on the floor, practicing Primal Movement. Using the ground, breath, and sensory input, we worked to map the body, warm up efficiently, and move with more clarity and power. Rooted in developmental movement, this work is rarely taught in traditional dance culture—and it was powerful to watch its effects carry directly into their ballet classes.

I also had the chance to teach Qigong, a subtle and ancient form of energy medicine—where movement becomes medicine and dance becomes a portal into restoration.

Watching dancers discover a quieter, more nourishing way to care for their bodies was a reminder that longevity isn’t about training harder, but about learning how to soften and receive.

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little bit of both 🍎🗽⚜️ #nyc #nola

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i’m so grateful for the incredible experience @juilliardschool . these past few days at the @nycda contemporary dance intensive have been very inspiring for me and opened my eyes for my artistry as a dancer and how i want to continue working!

thank you so much @alexandra_damiani and @lanterijoe for putting all of this together, i’m so thankful for everything and this opportunity overall❤️
thank you @duh_mond for helping me learn such amazing rep and helping us create and turn it into a beautiful group piece!

such an amazing way to end the year and i hope i can reunite with these talented dancers again🥰

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Let’s hear it for our Amelie who will be in NYC over the holidays! Amelie was accepted into @nycda Winter Contemporary Dance Intensive at The Juilliard School. We are so proud!!! #OBDSnola

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