Independent choreographer in the process of developing a performance project that is layered in time, location and participants. It is performance art in a series of performance events.

I have received grants to choreograph, performed in Merce Cunningham’s repertory workshops and with ballet companies.

I’m looking for dancers from all cultural backgrounds who have at least two of the following attributes: strong ballet technique, Cunningham technique, students of or have an interest in somatic practices.  

Rehearsals will conclude with a video performance and/or, depending on the pandemic and other factors, in-person performance. One set performance date is in the  Catskills, NY,  on October 16, 2021.

My choreography is challenging in that it includes slow, sustained movements. My dance-making methods include set material, chance operations, guided visualization improvisation and co-creation with the dancers. We will rehearse remotely from my studio to your space.

My work reflects the notion that the movement speaks for itself and doesn’t require a story or emotion. The meaning of my choreography is kinesthetically experienced through the language of movement. The meaning evolves continuously through repetition in rehearsals and performance and by complete immersion in the movement. Because I choreograph in silence and the dance is independent of the music dancers must find their innate musicality in the movement. I offer a warm, supportive environment in rehearsal.

I regret that I cannot now pay for rehearsals. I will pay an honorarium for the Catskills performance & overnight lodging on Oct 15. If necessary, I can also help out at times with paying for studio space. I am applying for private funds because I would like to provide, and you deserve financial renumeration for rehearsals. In any event, after the conclusion of video and/or in-person performance, you will have a filmed product for your own use.

Current work excerpts below. If interested, please contact me jamauer1@gmail.com