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company artist @contemporary.west
certified pilates instructor
ailey school/fordham alum

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STARBURST
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Choreographed by Founder/ Artistic Director Bernard H. Gaddis. Starburst is a ballet of the stars and constellations. You won’t want to miss seeing how the stars collide.

Enjoy this piece along with all the others starting tomorrow! September 18th and 19th at Ailey City Group Theater. If you miss us in New York, you have another chance in Philadelphia October 2nd and 3rd!
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Tickets available in bio or at
www.cwdancetheatre.org
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#dance #nyc #moderndance #starburst #concertdance

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STEVELAND
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“Steveland” is a work by our very own Founder/Artistic Director, Bernard H. Gaddis, dedicated to the legendary Stevie Wonder. The combination of Wonder’s discography and Gaddis’ choreography is not to be missed!

Enjoy this piece live in ONE WEEK in New York City, September 18th-19th! If you miss us then, you have another chance in Philadelphia from October 2nd-3rd. We hope to see you there!
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Tickets available in our bio or at
www.cwdancetheatre.org
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#dance #moderndance #ballet #nyc #philly

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NYC DEBUT
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See Contemporary West Dance Theatre in its NYC Debut Season, Sept 18-19th. Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish’s work ‘Tinder Moments’ (pictured above) will be joined by a collaboration with our own Artistic Director, Bernard Gaddis, titled ‘Fifth Season,’ as well as two of his own works, ‘Starburst’ and ‘Steveland.’ We cannot wait to see you at the Ailey Citigroup Theater! Tickets are available in our bio or at our website,

www.cwdancetheatre.org
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#nyc #philly #moderndance #ballet

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https://events.com/r/en_US/tickets/contemporary-west-dance-theatres Tickets click Link above ☝🏽

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Don’t miss the return of Founder and Artistic Director Bernard H. Gaddis’ full length Ballet ‘Fraternus/Brethren’ on October 2nd and 3rd, 2026. More information to come. Follow us to keep updated on the latest news and performances!

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Thinking back on this beautiful process with @theaileyschool last year.

With music by the incomparable @roomfulofteeth

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Self-care time = Pilates 🤍

A little time to slow down, move with intention, and reconnect with your body.

See you on the reformer ✨

#doylestown #flipdogpilates #reformerpilates #pilatesstudio #buckscounty

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This color was made for her you’d think it grew out of her scalp!!

Toner refresh to bring the vibrancy back & a haircut to bring that shape back ♥️♥️

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I have a million reasons to be grateful for this beautiful life, but here’s 20.
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To close a chapter.., thank you to my tribe, to my family, to my company. I don’t have the words to express the gratitude in my heart.

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FACES OF OUR 2026/27 SEASON
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• Thibaut Witzleb (Company Artist)
• Mayra Muñoz (Company Artist, Assistant Rehearsal Director)
• Malcolm Burton (Company Artist)
• Kayla Brazelton (Company Artist)
• Jontel McKay (Apprentice)
• Ava Stanton (Company Artist, Rehearsal Director)
• Kaitlyn Lindquist (Company Artist)
• Andrew Kahl (Company Artist)
• Angelica Nieves-Merced (Apprentice)
• Justin Hohn (Apprenticeship Program Mentee)
• Finn Verdonk (Apprenticeship Program Mentee)

A warm welcome to our dancers, seasoned and new, for Contemporary West Dance Theatre’s 20th Season! Stay tuned for concert dates, behind-the-scenes footage, and more.

#philly #philadelphia #moderndance #ballet #dance

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Please welcomes new members to the Contemporary West Dance Theatre Philadelphia! We are so happy to welcome these amazing artist to the Company!!! @andrew_kahl @nievesangel_ @jstn.hohn @elfinnexpress 🤎🤎🤎🤎

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Such an amazing recital!!! 🩵🧡
@synergydancecenterpa
#sydneyscherdancer #dancerectial #dancingonthestage #dancerecital #recitaltime

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