BLOOM: Emerging Artist Festival, presented by Forza Dance, is a dynamic two-day event that offers emerging choreographers the opportunity to showcase their work in a supportive environment. Taking place on April 18-19 at Brooklyn Art Haus, the festival features two performances highlighting over 20 choreographers and their live movement works (Friday, April 18 at 7:00pm and Saturday, April 19 at 7:00pm).

In addition to the performances, BLOOM offers a variety of events—including Community Connect sessions and Movement Workshops—that are open to all. These events create a space for fostering meaningful dialogue around the creative process, encouraging collaboration and the exchange of ideas on how we create and share dance. Learn more about our BLOOM teaching artists and register here!

Friday, April 18
Movement Workshops:

10:30-12:00pm - Floorwork Flow with Rachel Calabrese

12:00-1:30pm - Contemporary Fusion with Annika Wong
Community Connect: 2:00-4:00pm
SHOW #1: 7:00pm

Choreographers: Annika Wong, Olivia Kleven, Nadia Benes, Emma Hansen, Rachel Calabrese, Natalia Nikitin, Mark Gonzalez, Madi Gibson, Neyda Colon Dimaria, Claude CJ Johnson, Miranda Stuck

Saturday, April 19
Movement Workshops:

10:30-12:00pm - Disco Modern with Luke Biddinger

12:00-1:30pm - Contemporary Hybrid with Lily Santana and Jazlyn Tan
Community Connect: 2:00-4:00pm
SHOW #2: 7:00pm

Choreographers: Araya Morris, Io Ermoli, Solenn Etienne, Claire Pennington, Anna Limberea, Julia Lawton, Lily Santana, Jazlyn Tan, Sydney Marsh. Tomislav Nevistic, Lexi Utter, Kayla Laufer, Luke Biddinger

*Run time for each performance will be approximately 75 minutes.

About Forza Dance:
Forza Dance creates non-traditional performance experiences to break barriers and bridge gaps between age, gender, culture, assumed hierarchies, and allow a more intimate human connection between audience and performer. As a multi-faceted, women led/operated arts organization, we provide development opportunities for emerging artists and produce original choreography that reaches diverse audiences across NYC.

BLOOM was created as a direct response to feedback following Forza Dance's past 4 emerging artist performances. BLOOM: Emerging Artist Festival is dedicated to sparking growth and collaboration within the dance community, offering choreographers a vibrant platform to showcase their work, teach classes, and connect with fellow artists.

TICKETS HERE! Starting at $15. Livestream available!

Brooklyn Art Haus 

24 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211