EMERGE125 In the Community

In addition to public performance on September 28th, EMERGE125 artists will be in Anchorage to connect to dancers and community members with two different workshops as well as a community conversation with Artistic Director Tiffany Rea-Fisher at UAA. 

Community Workshops

Located at Alaska Dance Theatre

Thursday, September 26^th 

5:00PM - 6:30PM Advanced Contemporary

7:15PM - 8:45PM Beg/Int Contemporary 

$20/class. Space is limited. 

A Conversation with Artistic Director, Tiffany Rea-Fisher

Located at UAA Fine Arts Building,Recital Hall

Wednesday, September 25^th (Free)

6:30-7:30PM 

A conversation with Tiffany Rae-Fisher discussing how dance intersect with social justice and community, the experience of being a leader and creative in the field right now and what that means for dancers coming into this profession. Moderated by UAA Dance Faculty Katie O'Loughlin.

Tiffany Rea-Fisher is the Artistic Director of EMERGE125, a Mellon Foundation-funded dance company based in Harlem and the Adirondacks, and the Executive Director of the Adirondack Diversity Initiative. She is also the dance curator for Bryant Park Picnic Performances and co-founder of Inception to Exhibition, a nonprofit supporting affordable space for artists. Rea-Fisher’s choreography has been commissioned by leading institutions like the Dallas Black Dance Theatre and The National Gallery of Art, with performances at venues such as The Joyce and The Public Theater. A prominent speaker and advocate, she focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the arts, using "disruption through inclusion" as a guiding principle.

EMERGE125
Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024
7:30pm // Discovery Theatre

Artistic Director Tiffany Rea-Fisher has curated a mixed program of choreographic works for the Alaska Tour, each showcasing the athleticism, empathy, and joy that defines her signature movement style. From the frenetic energy of Poly String Theory to the infectious rhythms of Memphis Hesitation, each piece invites the audience to immerse themselves in a realm of movement and connection. Spirit Celestial embodies the innovative essence of E125, while Tilted Arc challenges perceptions and expands boundaries.

Inspired by everything from visual art to the neuroscience of synchronized heartbeats, EMERGE125 proves that modern dance can be accessible and relatable to people of all ages and backgrounds.