Artist Autumn Knight discusses her virtual performances, live-streamed on July 24, 31 and Aug. 7, 2020, created during her residency at The Kitchen in New York City. The work blends her improvisation practice with text, visual art and choreography, incorporating the space itself as well.UnSequenced is a podcast in which we discover the stories and emotions behind the movement. Each episode dives deep into the creative process with a choreographer, documenting what compels them as an artist, what drives their artistic decisions for a particular work, and what unexpected things come up along the way.

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Autumn Knight

Boise-based choreographer Lauren Edson discusses "Ruin," a forthcoming dance film and the latest project from the company Edson co-founded, LED. The film is directed by Aidan Brezonick. The music is written by LED co-founder Andrew Stensaas.UnSequenced is a podcast in which we discover the stories and emotions behind the movement. Each episode dives deep into the creative process with a choreographer, documenting what compels them as an artist, what drives their artistic decisions for a particular work, and what unexpected things come up along the way.

Lauren Edson

Minneapolis-St. Paul-based choreographer Ananya Chatterjea, of Ananya Dance Theatre, discusses her work Dastak, a socially distanced, site-specific work about the multiple crises facing the U.S. right now. For Dastak, she collaborated with writer and jazz artist Sharon Bridgeforth, singer and cellist Spirit McIntyre, and composer and musician Dameun Strange. UnSequenced is a podcast in which we discover the stories and emotions behind the movement. Each episode dives deep into the creative process with a choreographer, documenting what compels them as an artist, what drives their artistic decisions for a particular work, and what unexpected things come up along the way.

Ananya Chatterjea

Hip hop choreographer Rennie Harris discusses his seminal work "Rome & Jewels," which he is remounting in 2022. He's joined by original cast member d. Sabela grimes. Music from the original score by Darin Ross.UnSequenced is a podcast in which we discover the stories and emotions behind the movement. Each episode dives deep into the creative process with a choreographer, documenting what compels them as an artist, what drives their artistic decisions for a particular work, and what unexpected things come up along the way.

Rennie Harris

Artists featured in this trailer include Ananya Chatterjea, Lauren Edson, Autumn Knight, Azure Barton (courtesy of UCLA), and Rennie Harris, with the UnSequenced theme music by Joe Kye, additional music by Darin Ross and, Sharon Bridgeforth, Spirit McIntyre, and Dameun Strange.UnSequenced is a podcast in which we discover the stories and emotions behind the movement. Each episode dives deep into the creative process with a choreographer, documenting what compels them as an artist, what drives their artistic decisions for a particular work, and what unexpected things come up along the way.

UnSequenced is back for Season 03!

Dwight Rhoden of Complexions Contemporary Ballet discusses his work "Love Rocks," set to the music of Lenny Kravitz. It debuted at New York's Joyce Theater in January 2020. For the live stage performance: costume design and construction by Christine Darch; lighting and set design by Michael Korsch; and sound design by Corey Folta. Rehearsal and performance clips heard in this episode are used with permission and courtesy of Complexions Contemporary Ballet. UnSequenced is a podcast in which we discover the stories and emotions behind the movement. Each episode dives deep into the creative process with a choreographer, documenting what compels them as an artist, what drives their artistic decisions for a particular work, and what unexpected things come up along the way.

Dwight Rhoden

Ballet Idaho leadership canceled its March 2020 performances due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But it filmed the dress rehearsals and released that via livestream the following month. That rep show closed the evening with Ghost(Light), a new ballet by Zurich-based choreographer Craig Davidson, with lighting design by Matt Miller, and costume design by Harriet Jung and Reid Bartleme. Those collaborators discuss their role in shaping the piece. UnSequenced is a podcast in which we discover the stories and emotions behind the movement. Each episode dives deep into the creative process with a choreographer, documenting what compels them as an artist, what drives their artistic decisions for a particular work, and what unexpected things come up along the way.

Craig Davidson

Dancer, choreographer and artist Austyn Rich… discussing his drive-in performance work STAY SANE, which debuted in April 2020 in the downtown LA arts district. He also created a film version with cinematography by Adam Agostino. Other collaborators include trailer editing by Southern Giant, photography by Sam Trotter, wardrobe by PHLEMUNS, graphic design by Bryan Last Name, and technical direction by Justin Epstein.UnSequenced is a podcast in which we discover the stories and emotions behind the movement. Each episode dives deep into the creative process with a choreographer, documenting what compels them as an artist, what drives their artistic decisions for a particular work, and what unexpected things come up along the way. 

Austyn Rich

New York choreographer Sidra Bell and her company Sidra Bell Dance New York were slated to participate in a 10-day production residency and performances in Slovenia this March before the chaos of the COVID19 pandemic kept them in the US. Bell discusses her work on Karmina Šilec’s Thrēnos Project and how this type of collaboration continues to shape her practices. UnSequenced is a podcast in which we discover the stories and emotions behind the movement. Each episode dives deep into the creative process with a choreographer, documenting what compels them as an artist, what drives their artistic decisions for a particular work, and what unexpected things come up along the way.

Sidra Bell

Princess Grace Award winning choreographer and former Batsheva dancer Shamel Pitts discusses Black Series, which explores the "colorfulness of blackness." The trilogy includes BLACK BOX, BLACK VELVET, and BLACK HOLE. UnSequenced is a podcast in which we discover the stories and emotions behind the movement. Each episode dives deep into the creative process with a choreographer, documenting what compels them as an artist, what drives their artistic decisions for a particular work, and what unexpected things come up along the way.

Shamel Pitts

New York City choreographer and 2020 Guggenheim Fellow Gabrielle Lamb discusses a series of dances she's been creating on a 5 x 8 oriental rug while sheltering at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. She's been sharing them on YouTube.UnSequenced is a podcast in which we discover the stories and emotions behind the movement. Each episode dives deep into the creative process with a choreographer, documenting what compels them as an artist, what drives their artistic decisions for a particular work, and what unexpected things come up along the way.

Gabrielle Lamb

Amy Leona Havin's mekudeshet, explores questions of religion, gender, struggle, and resilience. It premiered in November 2019 at Shaking The Tree Theatre in Portland, Oregon. UnSequenced is a podcast in which we discover the stories and emotions behind the movement. Each episode dives deep into the creative process with a choreographer, documenting what compels them as an artist, what drives their artistic decisions for a particular work, and what unexpected things come up along the way.

Amy Leona Havin

Emerged Nation premiered at Manhattan's The Flea Theater in November 2019. Choreographed by Tiffany Rea-Fisher, it featured music by Kevin Keller and Tweleve45. It tackles issues like "immigration, cultural acclamation, and diversity," as well as pays homage to the chaotic and beautiful shared experiences between New York City residents.  UnSequenced is a podcast in which we discover the stories and emotions behind the movement. Each episode dives deep into the creative process with a choreographer, documenting what compels them as an artist, what drives their artistic decisions for a particular work, and what unexpected things come up along the way.

Tiffany Rea-Fisher

Heather Bryce, who heads Brooklyn-based Heather Bryce Dance, discusses her work Moving Memory, a movement meditation on modified, lost, or fractured memory. It was developed after interviewing people experiencing Alzheimer's and Dementia.  UnSequenced is a podcast in which we discover the stories and emotions behind the movement. Each episode dives deep into the creative process with a choreographer, documenting what compels them as an artist, what drives their artistic decisions for a particular work, and what unexpected things come up along the way.

Heather Bryce

Liz Roche, who runs Dublin-based Liz Roche Company, premieres her new work, "The Here Trio" at The Mac in Belfast, Northern Ireland Feb. 7 and 8, 2020. It's a co-presentation with Belfast company Maiden Voyage Dance. It features a drum score by Bryan O'Connell and dancers Ryan O'Neill, Sarah Cerneaux, and Glὸria Ros Abellana.UnSequenced is a podcast in which we discover the stories and emotions behind the movement. Each episode dives deep into the creative process with a choreographer, documenting what compels them as an artist, what drives their artistic decisions for a particular work, and what unexpected things come up along the way.

Liz Roche

DIYdancer presents UnSequenced, a podcast in which we get inside a choreographer's head and discover the stories and emotions behind a particular work.