WRITING SAMPLES
I have experience in writing press releases, marketing copy, donation appeals, grant narratives, and news articles. I also served as Senior Editor and Contributor for the 2022 and 2023 editions of the 60+ page Vail Dance Magazine program book. Below are highlighted samples of my recent work.
Larry Keigwin and young student dancers at the Green Box Arts Festival. Photo byTom Kimmell
Community invited to participate in new group dance performance at Vail Dance Festival
Arts Preview Article for Vail Daily - July 2024
Everyday citizens and neighbors of the Vail Valley are invited to become part of a large cast of dancers coming together in the local premiere of “Rhapsody,” a dance work choreographed by award-winning New York-based choreographer Larry Keigwin, artistic director of KEIGWIN + COMPANY.
2023 Vail Artist-In-Residence Adji Cissoko. Photo by RJ Muna.
2023 Vail dance magazine
Senior Editor & Contributor - July 2023
In addition to serving as Senior Editor for the 2023 edition of the Vail Dance Magazine, I aslo contributed three feature articles including “From Coast to Coast” (pg. 24) about the Festival appearances of the Martha Graham Dance Company, Music from the Sole, BalletX and others, “Moving Towards Discovery” (pg. 54) about new works and commissions, and “Up Close with Genius” (pg. 58) about special Festival programing honoring George Balanchine.
DanceAspen in “Press Play” by Caili Quan. Photo by Beau Pearson
2022 Vail Dance Magazine
Senior Editor & Contributor - July 2022
In addition to serving as Senior Editor for the 2022 edition of Vail Dance Magazine, I also wrote the Welcome Letter (pg. 15) on behalf of Festival leadership as well as three feature articles including “In Good Company” (pg. 28) about the Vail debuts of Limón Dance Company, Ephrat Asherie Dance, and DanceAspen, “An Everlasting Legacy” (pg. 58) about the Festival’s first named endowment to support classical ballet programming, and “Take a Chance on Me” (pg. 30) about two success stories of former Festival interns.
New York City Ballet's Tiler Peck and American Ballet Theatre's Herman Cornejo in "Bloom" by Justin Peck at the 2021 Vail Dance Festival. Photo by Christopher Duggan
Vail Dance artists reunite in New York at Fall for Dance Festival
Press Release for Vail Dance Festival - October 2021
Familiar faces from summers in Vail take the stage of New York City Center at the acclaimed Fall for Dance Festival in three Vail Dance Festival commissioned works. The New York dance festival, which began last week and continues through Oct. 24, launched the post-lockdown re-opening of City Center for live performances in five unique programs—each featuring three different groups of artists and companies.
Garage Dance Ensemble in ”Gat innie Grond, Wond in My Siel (Hole in the Ground, Wound in my Soul).” Photo courtesy of artists
Like dust in the wind, a South African village faces its ephemerality in Garage Dance Ensemble's latest film
Dance Review for See Chicago Dance - August 2021
Seeking to share the stories of the Namaqua people and incorporate contemporary dance into their own spaces, choreographer Byron Klassen brings us into the homes, yards, churches and communal gatherings of the copper mining community of O’okiep located in the northern region of Namaqualand, South Africa.
Lauren Lovette and Lil Buck rehearse for NOW: Premieres. Photo by Christopher Duggan
DANCE FESTIVAL GOEs BIG FOR FINALE
Arts Preview Article for Vail Daily - August 2021
The 32nd season of the Vail Dance Festival concludes tomorrow night after a triumphant return to in-person performances following the unprecedented disruption to live performing arts during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Festival’s successful return to the Vail Valley over the last 11 days saw sold out crowds, vibrant Dancing in the Streets performances, energetic master classes, lively social events and more.
Sara Mearns of the New York City Ballet performs “In The Night” Photo by Erin Baiano
New York City Ballet to perform masterpieces in Vail
Arts Preview Article for Vail Daily - July 2021
Returning to the Festival after nearly a decade, New York City Ballet MOVES will present a program of two classics by Jerome Robbins and George Balanchine, followed by a contemporary masterwork by Alexei Ratmansky. Launched at the 2011 Vail Dance Festival, MOVES is the dynamic touring arm of the world-famous New York City Ballet with a specialty in showcasing chamber works from their legendary and history-making repertory.
BalletX in “Sunset, o639 Hours” Photo by Alexander Iziliaev
Crowd-favorite BalletX returns to Vail Dance Festival
Arts Preview Article for Vail Daily - July 2021
Philadelphia’s cutting-edge contemporary ballet company, BalletX, returns to the Valley as Company-in-Residence for the 32nd season of the Vail Dance Festival, going on now through Aug. 9. A Festival favorite since their first appearance in Vail in 2012, the megawatt company will present two evenings of performances this week in Vail and Avon.
THAW Abundance Special Guest Bethany Thomas in rehearsal. Photo courtesy of Links Hall
LINKS HALL TO HOST THAW 2021 VIRTUAL ART PARTY & BENEFIT
Press Release for Links Hall - January 2021
Links Hall is thrilled to announce the return of THAW, its annual fundraiser and celebration of the performing arts community, on Monday, February 8, 2021. In previous iterations the singular event has drawn hundreds of live arts supporters and makers to revel in one of Chicago’s largest cross-disciplinary art parties.
Chicago Dance Crash in “Show & Tell” Photo by Ashley Deran
how was it to create dance in chicago in 2020?
Marketing Copy for Chicago Dance Crash - November 2020
Check out our new documentary that chronicles the year with personal insight from dancers as they detail their unique experiences returning to the studio post-quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the midst of citywide social protests, strict health and safety guidelines, and the uncertainty of what the next day will bring, see how the team persevered with optimism and high spirits to create three brand new dance works in an unusual season that no one will soon forget.
Imagine U’s ‘Go, Dog, Go!’ at Northwestern University
Dogs take the stage in Imagine U’s ‘Go, Dog. Go!’
Press Release for Northwestern University - March 2017
Imagine U is pleased to offer a relaxed performance for “Go, Dog. Go!” on Sunday, April 23 at 5 p.m. This performance has been adapted to provide a comfortable and safe environment for students with autism, learning differences or other sensory needs, allowing every audience member to engage with the show in a way that works for them.