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A 501c3 with a focus on collective movement knowledge, experience, consent, & culture through highlighting queer stories and empowerment.

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Congratulations to our two finalists for the Cultural Architect Award! This award celebrates companies or collectives who continue to shape the ecosystem of the Chicago dance community 🩵

Show them some love and make sure to cast your vote before October 31st at bodiesofwater.org/the-water-ball

Final results will be announced live at The Water Ball on November 19th at Salvage One. We can't wait to celebrate these incredible artists!💦🪩

Get your INDUSTRY priced tickets now at the link above!

#chicagodance #bodiesofwater #dancecommunity

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…and with the close of Rockford University’s 2026 Orchesis dance concert, the summer of premieres has come to a CLOSE! I have had such a great time making work between Chicago and Rockford this year, and working with some truly spectacular dancers. Thank you @chicagodancecompany , @wearedancecollective , and @ruperformingarts for the opportunities to create more dance in the world. An even BIGGER thank you to my incredible casts! I appreciate you dealing with my crazy. 😌 Keep an eye out for exciting things coming in 2027… we’re just getting started 💜 #dancer #choreographer #traveler #FeelingGreat

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🧜🏿‍♀️The Season of the Siren is Amongst Us

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ODD BODIES - “An abstract assemblage of visual elements with no desire to represent anything identifiable beyond themselves.”

I know it’s just a lil sticker pack, nothing groundbreaking, but the journey that lead me to be holding this packet was monumentally important to my growth as a person.

Get the pack and more this Friday in person only!‼️@wearedancecollective ARTS OF LORE showcase!

📍Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble
7pm SEPT 4th

*You will need a ticket to enter the event and have access to the Queer Art Market where my work will be on display along with so many other wonderful small creators!

Go get a ticket QUICK!
@wearedancecollective link in bio …

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Come see the world premiere of my new work “Brigid’s Bridge of Fire” this Friday and Saturday with @wearedancecollective ticket link in bio.
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in this dance, you’ll see the performers ritualistically weave fire magic, community, friendship and connection through dance! At the end of the piece, the audience is invited to join in the tradition of jumping the fire on stage to practice bravery, and relationship building!
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Arts of Lore is an arts festival that will be celebrating the lore of 8 individual artists. These artists are presenting works that relate to their personal lore, their community stories, and ancestral histories. Arts of Lore is meant to uplift queer folks & those around them by showcasing, tending to, and celebrating our varied experiences. Become part of our lore by attending Arts of Lore!

PERFORMANCE ON:
Sept. 4th & 5th
Doors @ 7:00p | Starts @ 7:30p
at @danztheatre

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LEAD ARTISTS:

Dawn Heilung | they/them - Choreographer
Derrick Rossbach | he/they - Dancer
Ash Williams | they/them - Dancer

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More of a sneak preview into my new piece ‘Qu(C)oven’ premiering at the @wearedancecollective fall show ‘Arts of Lore’! This cast has been so great and so open to helping bringing this piece to life. Be sure you get your tickets ASAP at the link in my bio! #ArtsofLore #WeAreCollective #dance #queerart #witchywoman

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come see my dance film this weekend only @ Chicago Danztheatre with @wearedancecollective for the Arts of Lore Festival! Please copy and paste this link below to get a ticket (even if you just want to support but you can’t come you should just get a ticket anyways ;) a portion of the proceeds go to us so anything helps!)

https://events.humanitix.com/we-are-collective-arts-of-lore

🥰😍❤️💕💟

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Come see Arts of Lore next week! I'll be debuting a piece with @hhuang.dance and @arosthedancer 🌊

We'll be doing a qigong inspired piece that morphs into moving meditation together!

September 4 & 5 at 7pm at Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble 💫

cover photo by @photosbytristen

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Arts of Lore is next week! I’ll be premiering a new 10 minute solo work about jellyfish, queerness, and searching for direction in the big blue ocean of life. I’ve been hard at work on a very ambitious costume build 🪼

I will also be performing in a new work by @caityflows based on the pillars of QiGong.

I’ll see you there at 7pm on September 4 or 5 at Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble (2nd floor) 🌊 (tickets in the b!o)

📸: @photosbytristen

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~ ODD BODIES ~ LOADING…

Custom Logotype in progress for my nameless characters, not nameless anymore ✅

Show prep continues ‼️

Tix —> @wearedancecollective in their bio

GET YOU SOME!

love you ✌️❤️

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✨“With knot of one, the spells begun…”✨

Very excited to be premiering a new dance piece sharing some of my pagan and practitioner background at the @wearedancecollective Arts of Lore in just ONE WEEK! This piece is an invitation to all to share and channel positive energy and intention for the queer community, and a call to community ties. My cast has been so lovely to build with, and I hope to see all of you in the audience at Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble performance space on 9/4/2026 & 9/5/2026.

🕰️Show start: 7:30 PM
🎫Tickets: Via We Are Collective’s webpage

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A sneak peek at some physical artwork that will be for sale, wow!

I will be participating in the Queer Art Market hosted by @wearedancecollective for a second time! The market runs before, during intermission and after the performances. It’s a night filled with artistry and passion, that comes with a great chance to support small local creatives in the process.

The event/performances are happening Sept 4-5 at 7:00pm @danztheatre

📍1650 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
United States

‼️TO PURCHASE A TICKET: go to @wearedancecollective and follow the link in their bio for Arts of Lore

✌️See you there

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