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Come see Vervet Dance's "Semi-Composed," on Saturday, March 28 to see the incredible Paul Matteson in performance!

Paul Matteson is currently serving as a Chaplain Resident at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, PA. As a dancer, Paul was a member of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, David Dorfman Dance, and has collaborated on many duets with Jennifer Nugent. He has taught at Bennington College, University of the Arts, Amherst and Mount Holyoke Colleges.

Paul will be performing in Be[ ]ing, a semi-composed, semi-improvised work directed by Loren Groenendaal and inspired by Nancy Stark Smith's Underscore that explores being playful while in the unknown and deeply internally present with self while visible to an audience.

The show is at fidget @thefidget_space (1714 N. Mascher St. Philadelphia, PA 19122) and doors open at 7:30 for the show that starts at 8:00 and ends by 9:15pm.

Tickets are sliding scale $5-30 available at link in @vervetdance bio and at the door.

#phillydance #improvisationaldance #compositionalimprovisation #semicomposed #performance

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Thank you everyone that attended @paulmatteson_ class today!
You can still catch @mollyrosewilliams performing at 3pm today and the group performing at 6pm (doors open at 5:30).
Tomorrow @maya.laliberte will be teaching 9-10:45am

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Join us for a weekend of dance, art, and movement, December 5-7! All events and exhibitions from ROCK, DIRT, BREATH take place in The Workroom at 33 HAWLEY. This venue is fully ADA accessible.

Featured workshops above:
“Moving with Paul Matteson” SAT 12/6 @10-12:30p

“Dancing with Maya LaLiberte” SUN 12/7 @9-10:30p

PLUS so much more! Head to our website to learn more & purchase tickets—also linked in our bio.

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Save the Date! Upcoming Event at The Workroom:

ROCK, DIRT, BREATH
Topographies in Dance and Visual Art
Performance and Art Exhibit
December 5-7, 2025

A weekend of performances, visual art, and community engagement featuring artists across six decades—from their 20s through their 80s! Tickets and full info can be found at the link in our bio.

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my cat, gorgeous amazing friends got married and i got to play their wedding :’), went to bates as a student 9 yrs later, arizona on the east coast, new friends, long time friends, lots of donuts, andrew, rituals, water, coney Island

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For a long time, I’ve held many experiences close to my heart not out of modesty alone, but from a desire to honor the gifts I’ve received without ever sounding boastful. Yet recently, someone reminded me that I have a way with words, and perhaps it’s time I use them to share. As summer draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on a time that was nothing short of transformative.

This past year, I was deeply fortunate to receive both a grant and multiple scholarships through VCU and the summer intensives I attended, allowing me to further my research in choreography. These opportunities opened doors to immersive learning and creative exploration, and I’m currently preparing a presentation that encapsulates this journey.
One of the most enriching chapters of my summer unfolded at the Bates Dance Festival, where I spent three weeks surrounded by extraordinary artists and educators. I had the privilege of studying with Paul Mattson, Shayla-Vie Jenkins, David Dorfman, Rennie Harris, Noel Price, and members of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company. Performing with the company during their Friday night show marking the beginning of their national tour—was a moment I’ll carry with me always. I also collaborated with David Dorfman and fellow dancers in a piece that celebrated collective artistry. The festival was alive with dance, music, and the kind of performances that leave you changed.

I traveled to Italy, where I danced under the sun with Alambrado Danza. Learning from Tracey Kofford, Monica Baroni, Ilaria Landi, Brigitte Vittur, Luca Fattori, Jennie Grimes, and Denise Purvis was a gift beyond measure. Dancing overseas with my closest friends and meeting new ones along the way was a dream realized, an experience that etched itself into my soul.

From the cobblestone streets of Italy to the studios of Bates, my summer was a mosaic of art, culture, and connection. I witnessed beauty in motion, performed in spaces that pulsed with energy, and expanded my artistic toolbox in ways I never imagined. I’m endlessly grateful to my parents for their unwavering support, and to my VCU Dance professors, especially MK for their mentorship and belief in me. @vcuartsdance

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I am forever grateful for the experience I had at Bates Dance Festival this summer! I’m still soaking it all in as the memories I made here are ones that I’ll hold onto for a lifetime. This opportunity was nothing short of amazing and was a beautiful reminder of why I love this art form!

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Thank you for capturing the most beautiful, sparkling experiences with such craft @janagaskinphoto @oliviamoonphoto :)

I am so incredibly grateful to have performed in Moving in the Moment, curated by @paulmatteson_ . Special thanks to @mkford.art for our contact exchange 😌What magic!

@shaylaviejenkins modern V & @gotterdanceproject dance church also pictured <3

Missing everyone so deeply. BDF ‘25 is never over!!

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maine + bates =🕺🌼🌳👯‍♀️

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my time dancing in Maine🕺🐚🦞

@batesdancefestival thank you for these incredible last three weeks! What a pleasure it was to be in community with such amazing people, doing and sharing what we all love to do, DANCE! The laughter, joy, sweat, and new friendships will never be forgotten🫶🏻

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Bates bates bates.... you were wonderful and life changing. I've never felt so in community, so confident, so happy in a dance space. I wish I took more pictures with all of the wonderful friends I made because there are so many wonderful people not in here! my new dance home away from home.

ive never been more TRULY myself, and accepted and loved for it.

feeling so incredibly grateful for the opportunities I was given, to take class with amazing teachers and amazing peers, to see D-Man in the Water performed by the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane company (life changing) , to learn from amazing guest artists, to make professional connections, etc etc etc. LOVE YOU ALL! LOVE YOU @batesdancefestival

until next time :)

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Thank you @paulmatteson_ for sharing your gifts with us @batesdancefestival

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