Welcome to The Choreography Festival Online

Hello and welcome,
Watson Dance strives to foster a greater artistic experience and a sense of community with the choreographers and dancers. Now more than ever we are craving creative outlets and community to support us through this confusing and anxious time. Although we can’t share the same stage, we can celebrate each others work through the videos posted here.
Dancers and choreographers are some of the most resourceful and resilient group of people that I know. As Dancers we are trained to adapt to all situations, “the show must go on”. As Choreographers it is part of the craft to optimize each and every situation. Many of these talented artists have lost income due to cancellation of events, venues closing, and dance studios closing. Please consider donating to support them.
Enjoy the Show!!
Meet the adjudicators.
Dream State by Kelela Rose Batinga
Director: Kevin Fernandez Music: “Dream State” Son Lux
Donate to Kelela Rose Batinga via Venmo @Kelela-Batinga
Ajar by Madeline Jazz Harvey
Abbey Mann, Morgan Militare, Mia Wilborne
Music: Alexandra Stréliski Automne, La Leçon, Valse pour Maman, New York, Berceuse
Videography: Ron Bend
Cruinniú Gealaí by Katie Tomney
Composers: Leahy, The High Kings, Vanessa-Mae, Bill Whelan, Nick Ingman, Brian Dunphy, Cathal Synnott, Ray Fean, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Music: “Mission”, “The Lonesome Boatman” and “Emerald Tiger”
Videographer: Joyce Miller Lichtenberger
In lieu of donations to myself, I ask that viewers consider making a donation to the other choreographers and to their other favorite artists/companies in order to keep the arts alive through this period of waiting.
Lines and Bounces by Stephanie Golden
Music: “Not the news” Thom Yorke, “Arete” Brambles, “Luminous Beings” Jon Hopkins, “1990” Lake Turner, “New Composition” Garrett Crawford, “La Ritournelle” Sebastian Tellier
Jazzy Photo: Joseph Lambert
Donate to Stephanie Golden
Viate by Joseph Lister
Music: “Elergy” Dexter Britian and “Lj” and “In This Room” Travis Lake
Videographer: Duke Lotherington
Donate to Joseph Lister via Venmo @calliopusdance
When I Met Him by Stella Koulouvardi
Music: “Sing Sing Sing” Benny goodman
Once it All Ends by Leah Zeiger
Music: Original Score by Zane DeBord
Additional Music: “You’ve Really Got a Hold On Me – En Vivo” La Santa Cecilia,
“Trust In Me” Etta James, “This Bitter Earth” Dinah Washington
Camera: Lucinda Harstrick; Editing: Alexandra Velasco
Fighting Through Chaos by Rush “Max” Gomez
Music: “Defeat You” Smash Mouth
Absorb by Alex Floyd
Music: Artist: “Enclave” Dust Belt
Donate to Alex Floyd
The Scars of the Nevers and Maybes by Santiago Rivera
Music: Seasons of Love by The Original Cast of RENT
These Things Need to Happen by Maili Schlosser
Dancers: Sarah Culotta, Makenna LaFortune, Allie Miks
Video and Editing – Adrien Padilla
Music – “Casa” by Jean-Michel Blais (edited by Maili Schlosser)
Donate to Maili Schlosser via Venmo @Maili-Schlosser
[I’ve never been good with words] by Agustina Miranda
Music: “Berlin” Overnight, Max Richter