Evolving/Revolving: "Angel Like a Bug"

ARTISTS
Alyson Dolan (Co-Choreographer) has been
recognized by The Austin Chronicle for her “stamina,
concentration, and big jar of real that she brings to the
potluck.” Her approach to dance-making and performance
is motivated by curiosity, movement sensation, kinesthetic
empathy, and collaborative play. Performance as authentic
expression and being witnessed (as well as witnessing) as
a means to a deeper sense of presence are both important
to her ongoing movement research.
Dolan is on faculty at Café Dance and St Edward’s University in Austin, Texas,
regularly creates dances with McCallum Fine Arts Academy, is in her 12th season with
Austin’s own Kathy Dunn Hamrick Dance Company, where she also recently served
as co-choreographer and rehearsal director, is an original member of the Austin
Soundpainting Collective directed by Andrea Ariel and consistently presents her own
work often in collaboration with composer Drew Silverman and a group of badass
dancers she’s been building artistic relationships with for the past 11 years.
As a colleague and friend of Alyson and Drew’s since 2009, Leymis’ generosity and
artistic support feel endless. Their new creation, alongside Leila, Lindsey, Celeste,
Molly, Monessa, Meru, Zoe, Xuan, Juliana, Jordan, Sam, Jessica, and MaKayla, feels like
a coming home of sorts for Alyson and Drew, who used to live in Sarasota. In fact, the
two met here at a BBQ with like-minded music and dance folks in 2010.
You can keep up with Alyson’s work or come take a class with her in Austin (and
sometimes Sarasota) by following her on the ole’ Instagram @alyson.dolan. Maybe one
day she’ll make a real deal website…but probably not.
Thank you to everyone who helped bring this collaboration to fruition. The ability
and privilege it takes to consistently create and present work is not lost on me. In fact,
making and presenting artistic projects is what allows me to process this wild world
we all inhabit. Cheers, and please enJOY. Photo by Stephen Pruitt for KDH Dance Company
Leila Louise Henley (Musician) is a genrespanning
vocalist and multi-instrumentalist specializing
in saxophone, flute, and various other aerophones. She
is known for her stage presence, gift for harmony, and
rich tone. She thrives on collaboration and co-composes
for various projects, from pop ballads to dance pieces to
silent films. Past projects include the bands Churchwood,
FontanellesTX, The Invincible Czars, Go: Organic Orchestra
(Austin chapter), Poon (all-female Ween tribute), Sam
Arnold & the Secret Keepers, and Sweetmeat, as well
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