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# MeenMoves

Socially Relevant Dance-Theater

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- [Old Stories & New Choreographies: Migration of Tales, People, & Dance](http://54.152.216.203/2021/05/15/old-stories-new-choreographies-migration-of-tales-people-dance/) - Thursday, May 20, 20211:00 PM – 2:15 PM Contemporary choreographers around the world reimagine oral traditions, which may or may not “belong” to them, as emotionally and politically-potent dance works. What types of transformation become possible in these physicalized reinterpretations? Join an international panel of dancemakers as they explore how the global movement of narrative,
- [Struwwelpeter Anew: Politics & Morality in 2021](http://54.152.216.203/2021/05/03/struwwelpeter-anew-politics-morality-in-2021/) - Friday, May 7, 20211:00 PM – 2:00 PM Heinrich Hoffmann’s gruesome and whimsical Der Struwwelpeter has reflected and influenced German popular culture since its publication in 1845. These stories are also a rich source for 21st century political and social commentary for artists working across the globe in a variety of disciplines. Beate Zekorn-von-Bebenburg, Struwwelpeter
- [It's spring!](http://54.152.216.203/2019/03/29/8200/)
- [MeenMoves at NimbusPRESENTS: OFFLINE+ at BAM Fisher](http://54.152.216.203/2018/03/24/meenmoves-at-nimbuspresents-offline-at-bam-fisher/)
- [APAP 2020](http://54.152.216.203/2019/12/27/apap-2020/) - Join us for a short preview of our newest evening-length work (premiering fall 2020)Saturday, January 11, 20208:00pm-8:20pm Ailey Studio 5A405 W 55th Street, NY, NY 10019 *as part of NimbusPRESENTS: APAP Showcase
- [A calendar with strings attached](http://54.152.216.203/2018/12/02/a-calendar-with-strings-attached/) - We are excited to share with you the 2019 MeenMoves Calendar -- with strings attached! The calendar contains thirteen different images by the talented Maeve FitzHoward that are guaranteed to make you laugh while supporting innovative independent dance and diversity in the arts. Only 30 calendars were printed so get yours before they’re all gone!
- [BLM](http://54.152.216.203/2020/07/05/blm/) - Black Lives Matter
- [MeenMoves@APAP](http://54.152.216.203/2017/12/30/meenmovesapap/) - MeenMoves presents an excerpt from alternative (f)Acts as part of APAP 2018. Saturday, January 13th at 8:30pmAlvin Ailey, Studio 6B405 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019 Performed by Courtney Lopes, Tyler Schnese, Connie Shiau and Wilson Anderson, with live scoring by Momenta Quartet. Entrance is free but reservations are required. Reserve your ticket atNimbus
- [MeenMoves + Choreographers' Collective](http://54.152.216.203/2017/11/15/8110/) - MeenMoves will be participating in the Choreographers' Collective with 6 other fabulous choreographers! Please join us for a sneak peek into our 2020 evening-length work. Tuesday, November 21 at 7 PM Performers: Connie Shiau, Courtney Lopes, Stephanie Terasaki Location: Little Theater at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center LaGuardia Community College 31-10 Thomson Avenue, LIC Suggested Donation
- [alternative (f)Acts June 8th and 9th at the Martha Graham Studio Theater](http://54.152.216.203/2017/05/28/alternative-facts-june-8th-and-9th-at-the-martha-graham-studio-theater-2/)
- [alternative (f)Acts June 8th and 9th at the Martha Graham Studio Theater](http://54.152.216.203/2017/04/30/alternative-facts-june-8th-and-9th-at-the-martha-graham-studio-theater/) - MeenMoves premieres alternative (f)Acts, a sinuous multidisciplinary performance project choreographed and directed by company Artistic Director, Sameena Mitta. This supremely technical and idiosyncratic event features performances by Kathryn Alter, Courtney Lopes, Tyler Schnese, Connie Shiau, and Stephanie Terasaki, and live scoring by Momenta Quartet, in an exquisite rendering of Johns Book of Alleged Dances by
- [Struwwelpeter 2016, that's a wrap!](http://54.152.216.203/2016/08/31/7980/) - Working with these incredible souls has been inspiring and magical. Berlin, guide to online casinos for canadians you have once again opened your door to us for an incredible artistic journey. Thank you! MeenMoves will see you again soon! Minna Liimatainen, Alicja Hoppel, SlowPitch (not in photo)
- [MeenMoves is Falling in love with Berlin!](http://54.152.216.203/2016/07/27/7984/) - In rehearsal with the striking Minna Liimatainen !Struwwelpeter 2016
- [MeenMoves presents Hans Head-in-Air](http://54.152.216.203/2016/01/28/meenmoves-presents-hans-head-in-air/) - MeenMoves presentsHans Head-in-Air Friday, February 19th, 20168:00pmAs part of the BAX Upstart Festival 2016 Choreography by Sameena MittaPerformed by Elisa SchreiberVideo by Alicja HoppelCostume by Sarah Timberlake Event details and to purchase tickets:http://events.bax.org/professional/upstart-festival-2016/BAX/Brooklyn Arts Exchange421 Fifth Avenue, Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215
- [No Cherries!](http://54.152.216.203/2015/11/01/413/) - MeenMoves would like to thank the entire 60x60 team for their hard work and dedication to new dance and music. Thank you Eric Sean Fogel andAdam Burke for bringing "No Cherries" to life.
- [Lake Studios — End of summer](http://54.152.216.203/2015/09/07/lake-studios-end-of-summer/) - Hans and I had an amazing time living and dancing on the edge at the Müggelsee this summer. Thank you Lake Studios Berlin! Photos and video by Alicja Hoppel. ​
- [Limon class at Lake Studios Berlin](http://54.152.216.203/2015/08/09/limon-class-at-lake-studios-berlin/) - I’m teaching a Limon class. Come join us! Monday, August 10, 2015 9:15-11:00am Lake Studios Berlin Scharnweberstrasse 27 12587, Berlin – Friedrichshagen
- [Sameena’s Lake Studios Residency](http://54.152.216.203/2015/07/15/sameenas-lake-studios-residency/) - Sameena will be artist in residence at Lake Studios Berlin along with collaborator Dagmar Spain in August.
- [Thank you, WestFest supporters, artists, and staff!](http://54.152.216.203/2015/05/04/thank-you-westfest-supporters-artists-and-staff/) - We are incredibly touched by all those who came out to support MeenMoves at the WestFest Dance Festival this past weekend. Sending out our appreciation to you, all of those who believe in us, the WestFest staff, and all of the other artists involved in this wonderful festival. Thank you!
- [A powerful first night of the WestFest Dance Festival!](http://54.152.216.203/2015/05/01/379/) - A powerful first night of the WestFest Dance Festival! A big thank you to all who came out to support us! You have one more chance to check out these three captivating performers with MeenMoves! Come join us on Saturday at 8pm at Westbeth Top Floor. Tickets are available at http://westfestdance.com Pablo Francisco Ruvalcaba Tavor,
- [MeenMoves presents Growing Pains at WestFest TopFloor in NYC](http://54.152.216.203/2015/04/23/meenmoves-presents-growing-pains-at-westfest-topfloor-in-nyc/) - MeenMoves presents Growing Pains at WestFest TopFloor in NYC on April 30th and May 2nd Visit the official site for tickets and more information.
- [In rehearsal of Kanpai!](http://54.152.216.203/2014/03/02/hello-world/) - meemoves in rehearsal of kanpai!
- [Contemporary Dance for the Contemporary Body Workshop](http://54.152.216.203/2013/06/29/teaching-at-toronto-harbourfront/) - Toronto Harboufront Centre. June 29, 2013 A unique workshop designed for a body that breaks away from modern-day norm. Led by Sameena Mitta. Organized by Spectrum, a new arts series by Pratibha Arts that highlights common themes amongst different cultural dance and music styles.
- [Hammocking in Toronto](http://54.152.216.203/2012/09/28/growing-pains-in-toronto/)

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- [HOME | ABOUT](http://54.152.216.203/) - INSTAGRAM @meenmovesYOUTUBE @meenmovesSIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER “MeenMoves has a great balance of being technical, socially aware, and peculiar in the best way possible, and that's what sets the company apart from others.” - Paulina Meneses (company dancer) MeenMoves creates socially relevant, quirky, highly technical dance-theater works for stage and film. Under the artistic direction
- [Sameena Mitta (Artistic Director)](http://54.152.216.203/thecreatives/sameena-mitta/) - Sameena Mitta is artistic director of dance-theater company MeenMoves and its outreach program MadHops. Mitta was a 2022/23 Artist in Residence at 92NY Harkness Dance Center, a NJPAC Choreography Fellow 2019-2022, and received a 2023 Choreographic Fellowship award from the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation. She has presented works at Little Island, 92nd Street Y, NJPAC,
- [COMMUNITY WORK](http://54.152.216.203/community-work/) - INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY OF DANCE (2023 - PRESENT) An annual and free celebration of dance by international, female, and multi-generational choreographers in New Jersey. IWDoD '25 IWDoD '24 IWDoD '23 MADHOPS MadHops is a dance program founded by Sameena Mitta for underrepresented groups and individuals. The program typically includes ballet and modern technique classes, as
- [Paige Barnett Kulbeth](http://54.152.216.203/paige-barnett-kulbeth-6/) - PAIGE BARNETT KULBETH (she/they) is a Louisiana native with a never-been-used B.S. in Chemical Engineering from University of Louisiana at Lafayette (2017). After graduating, Paige began freelancing in both Louisiana and NYC by dancing in various companies, choreographing her own work, and working in arts administration/marketing for the companies she danced for. Notable venues performed
- [SUPPORT](http://54.152.216.203/donate/) - We thank our organizational sponsors!
- [THE CREATIVES](http://54.152.216.203/thecreatives/) - THE MEENMOVERS THE COLLABORATORS PHOTOGRAPHERS: Alicja Hoppel / Bill Wadman / Steven Schreiber / Maeve FitzHoward / Nan Melville / Christopher Duggan / Lisa Hebert / Eric Bandiero
- [Sophia Greene](http://54.152.216.203/sophia-greene/) - Sophia Greene (she/her) is a New York City based dance artist specializing in modern, theaterjazz, ballet, contemporary and dance-theater styles. She holds a BFA in Dance with aconcentration in Modern from Marymount Manhattan college, with additional training through theMartha Graham School, Tecniche di Danza Moderna, and the O’Donnell-Green Music andDance Foundation. Sophia employs her experience
- [Mizuho Kappa](http://54.152.216.203/mizuho-kappa/) - MIZUHO KAPPA (she/her) is a choreographer and performing artist originally from Osaka, Japan, with a degree in Entomology. She has recently performed with Punchdrunk’s Sleep No More NY, Peridance Contemporary Dance Company, Yoshiko Chuma & The School of Hard Knocks, Zvi Dance, and Ballet Collective, among others. Her self-choreographed solo works have been presented at The
- [MORALS IN MOTION: A STRUWWELTANZ FILM SERIES](http://54.152.216.203/the-struwwelpeter-project/) - Over an 11-year period MeenMoves is reimagining Heinrich Hoffman’s Struwwelpeter stories as solo dance-theatre films, producing one chapter each year. Culminating with a live multi-media event in 2026, each story is created anew by and for those who live beyond the “mainstream.” What was originally a mid-19th century children’s book of parables for a white,
- [THE WORKS](http://54.152.216.203/repertory/)
- [MIMI | 2024](http://54.152.216.203/mimi/) - “Die Geschichte von dem wilden Jäger” / “The Story of the Man That Went Out Shooting”Es zog der wilde Jägersmann, Sein grasgrün neues Röcklein an;The wild huntsman, flushed with pride, Pulled on his brand‑new coat, grass‑dyed. High above the Rhine, MiMi drifts through Düsseldorf, Cologne, and Wuppertal like double fragments of a single conscience. Predator and prey trade places in a
- [WE'VE BEEN BUSY! TAKE A LOOK...](http://54.152.216.203/news/) - OPEN CALL! FEMALE IDENTIFYING CHOREOGRAPHERS FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY '26 --> click to apply MeenMoves Monthly Newsletter OCTOBER 2025 September 2025 August 2025 July 2025 June 2025 May 2025 april 2025 march 2025 february 2025 january 2025 December 2024 november 2024 october 2024 ARCHIVED POSTS
- [NEWS](http://54.152.216.203/news-2/)
- [W(h)ine Pairings + W(h)ine Pairings Al Fresco](http://54.152.216.203/repertory/whine-pairings-2023/) - Choreographed by Sameena Mitta W(h)ine Pairings premiered November 2023 at The 92NY Harkness Dance Center in New York City Photos by Christopher Duggan W(h)ine Pairings Al Fresco premiered on September 20, 2021 on Little Island (The Glade Stage). Choreography by Sameena MittaPerformers: Paige Barnett Kulbeth, Réka Echerer, Chelsea Hecht, Courtney Lopes, Raechelle Manalo, Stephanie TerasakiMC/Dramaturg: Jasminn JohnsonCostumes
- [My Quadrennia (2022)](http://54.152.216.203/repertory/bilateral-quadrennium-2022/) - MeenMoves presents My QuadrenniaJersey (New) MovesNJPAC Victoria TheaterFriday, June 10th at 7:00PM Info Here With the COVID-19 pandemic raging, the uprisings for racial justice reverberating, and the nation more politically divided than ever, the events from the week preceding election day 2020 through inauguration day in 2021 had a profound effect upon all Americans. Throughout
- [Bilateral Quadrennium (2021)](http://54.152.216.203/repertory/bilateral-quadrennium-2021/) - With the COVID-19 pandemic raging, the uprisings for racial justice reverberating, and the nation more politically divided than ever, the events from the week preceding election day 2020 through inauguration day in 2021 had a profound effect upon all Americans. Throughout this period, Recanati-Kaplan Scholarship students at the 92nd Street Y Harkness Dance Center and
- [Moving The Ballot (2024)](http://54.152.216.203/repertory/bilateral-quadrennium-2021-2/) - Join us for Moving the BallotSat, Nov 2, 2024, 7 pm at 92NYAn intergenerational dance-theater performance that celebrates our democratic rights Program Download
- [alternative (f)Acts (2017)](http://54.152.216.203/repertory/alternative-facts-2017/) - Choreographed by Sameena Mitta Premiered June 2017 at the Martha Graham Studio Theater in New York City Photos by Steven Schreiber
- [Hammocking (2012)](http://54.152.216.203/repertory/hammocking-2012/) - Choreographed by Sameena Mitta Premiered in 2012 at Dance Makers in Toronto, Canada Photos by Lisa Hambert
- [REturn (2007)](http://54.152.216.203/repertory/return-2008/) - Choreographed by Sameena Mitta Premiered in 2006 at Tangente in Montreal, Canada Excerpt presented in Choregraphes d'Ici 2007 in Ottawa, Canada Presented at Dance Matters: Series 1 at the Scotiabank Studio Theatre in Toronto, Canada in 2009 Also presented in 2009 in Tokyo, Japan
- [Kanpai - duet (2014)](http://54.152.216.203/repertory/kanpai-duet-2014/) - Choreographed by Sameena Mitta Premiered in March 2014 at FRIGID Festival in New York, NY
- [No Cherries (2015)](http://54.152.216.203/repertory/no-cherries-2015/) - Choreographer: Sameena Mitta Performers: Eric Sean Fogel, Burke Adams, Sameena Mitta Composer: Stephen Betts Costumes: Sarah Timberlake Performed at Brookfield Place NYC as part of the 60x60 Festival.
- [Not Actually About Actual Cats (2019)](http://54.152.216.203/repertory/not-actually-about-actual-cats-2019/) - Choreographer: Sameena Mitta Performers: Chelsea Hecht, Courtney Lopes, Stephanie Terasaki Costumes: Sarah Timberlake Music: Nico Muhly Performed at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (Newark, NJ), Laguardia Performing Arts Center (NYC, NY), Dance On The Lawn (Montclair, NJ), Newburgh Illuminated Dance Festival (Newburgh, NY), APAP Ailey Studios (NYC, NY).
- [PHILIPPA | 2025](http://54.152.216.203/philippa/) - “Die Geschichte vom Zappel-Philipp” / “Fidgety Philip”Der Philipp, der Philipp, Der zappelt, wippt und wirbelt flip!Here is restless Philip - see? He cannot sit, not even for tea. Philippa tells the story of a neurodivergent child who cannot keep still at the dinner table. One sudden jolt and the entire table crashes down. Sasha, a
- [SOUP | 2023](http://54.152.216.203/soup/) - “Die Geschichte vom Suppen-Kaspa" / "The Story of the Soup-Kaspar”Der Kaspar, der Kaspar, Der aß kein Süppchen mehr – ganz und gar!Here is young Kaspar, gaunt and grim, Refusing soup that’s meant for him. Drifting across Germany, Kaspar’s body becomes a slow unraveling, a quiet protest against a world that won’t hear “no.” As her
- [MILAD MAJID | 2022](http://54.152.216.203/miladmajid/) - Prologue In the glow of Munich’s holiday lights, in the hush of Nürnberg’s wintry alleys, and beneath the towering firs of Frankfurt’s Christmas square, a young woman quietly prepares to receive (or be denied) a gift. Born to a Muslim father and Catholic mother, Hala adores Christmas: the lights, the gathering, the warmth. But what
- [OMAGBITSE | 2020](http://54.152.216.203/omagbitse/) - “Die Geschichte von den schwarzen Buben / The story of the Inky Boys” Was kann denn dieser Mohr dafür,Daß er so weiß nicht ist wie ihr ? For, if he tries with all his might,He cannot change from black to white. Devised in the weeks following the murders of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd and
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- [MADHOPS](http://54.152.216.203/teaching/madhops-2/) - MadHops is a dance program founded by Sameena Mitta for underrepresented groups and individuals. The program typically includes ballet and modern technique classes, as well as choreography/composition workshops. Sameena's goal is to provide opportunities for participants to experience dance, in order to develop their understanding and appreciation of the arts and to inspire them to fulfill
- [Accessibility](http://54.152.216.203/accessibility/) - Live Performances and Workshops MeenMoves provides, upon request, auxiliary aids and services leading to effective communication for people with disabilities, including qualified sign language interpreters. MeenMoves makes reasonable modifications to policies and procedures to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy programs, services, and activities. MeenMoves also makes its publicly-funded public
- [FRIEDERICH | 2019](http://54.152.216.203/friederich/) - “Die Geschichte vom bösen Friederich” / “Cruel Frederick” Der Friederich , der Friederich, Das war ein arger Wüterich ! Here is cruel Frederick, see! A horrid wicked boy was he. Alone on her balcony, Friederich mechanically repeats the soldierly steps she knows best, dispassionately preparing for battle. But who is she getting ready to aggress
- [ROBERT | 2018](http://54.152.216.203/robert/) - “Die Geschichte vom fliegenden Robert” / “The Story of Flying Robert” Wo der Wind sie hingetragen, Ja, das weiß kein Mensch zu sagen No one ever yet could tell Where they stopped, or where they fell. “Robert” introduces us to a protagonist in flux, the gusting winds of change tugging at her once grounded feet.
- [KONRAD | 2017](http://54.152.216.203/konrad/) - “Die Geschichte vom Daumenlutscher” / “The Story of Little Suck-a-Thumb” Weh ! Jetzt geht es klipp und klapp Mit der Scher' die Daumen ab, Mit der großen scharfen Scher' ! Hei ! Da schreit der Konrad sehr. Snip! Snap! Snip! the scissors go; And Conrad cries out ‘Oh! Oh! Oh!’ Facing disparagement and the threat
- [PAULINCHEN | 2016](http://54.152.216.203/paulinchen-2016/) - “Die gar traurige Geschichte mit dem Feuerzeug” / “The Dreadful Story of Harriet and the Matches” Ein Häuflein Asche bleibt alleinUnd beide Schuh', so hübsch und fein. So she was burnt, with all her clothes,And arms, and hands, and eyes, and nose;Till she had nothing more to lose Paulinchen desperately wants to strike the matches even
- [Alicja Hoppel (Filmmaker)](http://54.152.216.203/alicja-hoppel-filmmaker/) - Originally from Poland, Alicja Hoppel graduated from the National Ballet School in Poznan and went on to earn a Bachelor Diploma in Movement Studies at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance in Leeds (UK). Since 2012, Hoppel has been based in Germany, where she won a full-time directing course at the Met Film School Berlin.
- [INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY OF DANCE | LIVE-STREAM](http://54.152.216.203/international-womens-day-of-dance-live-stream/)
- [Chelsea Hecht](http://54.152.216.203/thecreatives/chelsea-hecht/) - CHELSEA ENJER HECHT (she/they) is a Brooklyn based dance artist and licensed massage therapist with roots in Minnesota and Mongolia. She graduated from Purchase College (a State University of New York) with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance performance and Minor in arts management, then Pacific College of Health and Science. They have enjoyed
- [Angelina Kwan](http://54.152.216.203/angelina-kwan-3/) - ANGELINA KWAN (she/her) is an NYC-based student and artist from Queens, New York, studying as a dance major at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School, class of 2025. Angelina previously trained at The School of American Ballet and is currently a Recanati-Kaplan Excellence in the Arts Merit Dance Scholar since 2019. Angelina is
- [Paulina Meneses](http://54.152.216.203/thecreatives/performers/paulina-meneses/) - PAULINA MENESES (she/they) is a Filipino-American dancer, choreographer’s assistant, and arts administrator hailing from Las Vegas, NV. She graduated magna cum laude from SUNY Purchase with a BFA in Dance and minor in Arts Management. During their time in college, they performed works by Kimberly Bartosik, Shannon Gillen, Xan Burley, Sue Bernhard, Alexandra Beller, and
- [Mark Willis](http://54.152.216.203/thecreatives/performers/mark-willis/) - Mark Willis is a freelance artist from NYC. He received his B.F.A in Dance from Montclair State University where he was the recipient of Jeanne Wade Henningburg Scholarship and Spirit of Dance Award. Mark has worked with companies such as The José Limón Dance Company, WHITEWAVE Dance, Jody Oberfelder, Douglas Dunn and Dancers, Christina Noel
- [Réka Echerer](http://54.152.216.203/reka-echerer-2/) - RÉKA ECHERER (she/her) hails from Vienna, Austria and has performed with the Vienna State Opera, Sue Bernhard Danceworks, Kizuna Dance and Cornfield Dance. She has performed works by Merce Cunningham, Christopher Wheeldon, Gabrielle Lamb and Aszure Barton as well as currently dances with the Metropolitan Opera Ballet, Megan Williams Dance Projects and MeenMoves. She has
- [Karma Chuki](http://54.152.216.203/karma-chuki/) - KARMA CHUKI (she/her) is an independent artist thriving in the dance scenes of New York City and New Jersey. With a wealth of experience, she has performed as the main soloist with Navdhara India Dance Theater and collaborated with notable companies like Dance Entropy, SandSilk Dance, and assisted Brice Mousset in his classes and contributed
- [Sasha Gologorskaya](http://54.152.216.203/sasha-gologorskaya/) - SASHA GOLOGORSKAYA was born in Kiev, Ukraine and raised in San Francisco, California. An alumna of the San Francisco Ballet School and a graduate of the Conservatory of Dance at SUNY Purchase, Sasha has performed both classical and contemporary work in New York City, San Francisco, and London, including repertoire and new creations by Sameena
- [Chelen Middlebrook](http://54.152.216.203/thecreatives/performers/chelen-middlebrook/) - MeenMoves Press kit Come September (2025)CHELEN MIDDLEBROOK (she/they) is a Brooklyn based movement artist and choreographer from Northern Virginia. She completed her BFA in Dance Performance & Choreography at SUNY Purchase in 2021. After graduation, Chelen debuted her professional career in residency with TRIBE under the direction of Marcella Lewis and Shamel Pitts. She has
- [Moving the Ballot  Program 11-02-2024](http://54.152.216.203/moving-the-ballot-program/) - Moving the Ballot MeenMoves 11-02-2024Download
- [IWDoD 2024 Program](http://54.152.216.203/iwdod-2024-program/) - MeenMoves Presents International Women’s Day of Dance March 8, 2024 at 5:00pm Riverview-Fisk Park in the Jersey City Heights 👩‍🎓 HDC II Sameena Mitta, Harkness Dance Center Mentor “4th Wave” Choreographed and performed by Angelina Alejo, Angelina Kwan, Jesse Uppal, Mikaylah Arce, Tessa Slyz Music composed and performed by Gracie Duggan 👩‍🚀 MeenMoves Sameena Mitta,
- [Press Kits](http://54.152.216.203/press/) - Come September (2025)Download W(h)ine Pairings (2023)Download
- [IWDoD 2023 Program](http://54.152.216.203/international-womens-day-of-dance-2023/) - International Women’s Day of Dance with production partner SMUSH Gallery March 8, 2023 at 5:00pm Riverview-Fisk Park in the Jersey City Heights 👩‍🎓 Harkness Dance Center Students Sameena Mitta, Harkness Dance Center Mentor “Spotted Dancerfly” Choreographed and performed by Amelia, Angelina, Angelina, Chace, Jesse, Marlise, Mikaylah, Tessa Music composed and performed by Gracie 👩‍🚀 The
- [Dance Enthusiast Reviews of  alternative (f)Acts](http://54.152.216.203/dance-enthusiast-reviews-of-alternative-facts/) - Freeform Review: June 15, 2017 When one attends a dance concert, one does not know what to expect. I must confess at times of being given over to preconceived notions of what will take place. On seeing alternative (f)Acts, which was choreographed by Sameena Mitta, with her dance company MeenMoves, I was in for a
- [Jasminn Johnson](http://54.152.216.203/thecreatives/past-collaborators/jasminn-johnson/) - Jasminn Johnson: Off Broadway: King Lear (New York Classical Theater), Blues for An Alabama Sky (Keen Company) Regional: Private Lives (Lean Ensemble Theater); Twelfth Night (Shakespeare on The Sound). TV/Film: “The Politician” (Netflix). She is a proud graduate of The Juilliard School’s Drama Division and is currently working there as a Teaching Fellow.
- [Mykel Nairne](http://54.152.216.203/thecreatives/performers/mykel-nairne/)
- [Raechelle Manalo](http://54.152.216.203/thecreatives/performers/8644-2/) - Raechelle Manalo, from New Jersey, is a recent graduate from the Conservatory of Dance @ Purchase College, SUNY receiving her BFA in Dance and an Arts Management Minor. She has been a featured performer in cutting-edge new work by Joseph Hernandez as well as 20th Century masterpieces by Merce Cunningham and Jose Limon. Raechelle was
- [Hala Shah](http://54.152.216.203/thecreatives/performers/8238-2/) - Hala is a dancer, actor, writer, and Gyrotonic trainer. She is thrilled to be performing with MeenMoves this season! Hala also performs with Jonah Bokaer Choreography, Ping Chong + Company, and Elisa Schreiber Peterson. With Ping Chong + Company, she collaborated in the creation of the new docu- dance theater work “Calling: a dance with
- [Stephanie Terasaki](http://54.152.216.203/thecreatives/performers/stephanie-terasaki/) - STEPHANIE TERASAKI was born and raised in southern California. She attended the Orange County School of the Arts and received her BFA in 2016 from The Juilliard School. During her time at Juilliard she had the opportunity to perform works by Kyle Abraham, Martha Graham, Eliot Feld, Camille Brown, Brian Brooks, Kate Weare, Paul Taylor,
- [Omagbitse Omagbemi](http://54.152.216.203/thecreatives/past-collaborators/omagbitse-omagbemi/) - Omagbitse Omagbemi received her BFA in dance at Montclair State University. In 2012 she was awarded a Bessie for Sustained Achievement in Performance. She has performed nationally and internationally with Punch Drunk production “Sleep No More” NYC/ Shanghai, Kat Válastur, Joanna Kotze, Yvonne Rainer, Neil Greenberg, Vicky Shick, Maria Hassabi, Heather Kravas, Jon Kinzel, Deborah
- [Contact](http://54.152.216.203/contact-2/)
- [Connie Shiau](http://54.152.216.203/thecreatives/past-collaborators/connie-shiau/) - Connie Shiau was born in Gainesville, Florida, U.S.A., and raised in Tainan, Taiwan. She moved to the U.S. to further her dance education and pursue a professional dance career at the age of 18. Shiau has worked as a collaborator with an array of choreographers including Kyle Abraham, Helen Simoneau, Rena Butler, Sameena Mitta, Adam
- [Tyler Schnese](http://54.152.216.203/thecreatives/past-collaborators/tyler-schnese/) - Tyler Schnese grew up in Appleton, WI. After graduating from SUNY Purchase he joined the Hessisches Staatsballet in Wiesbaden/Darmstadt where he danced works by Alexander Ekman, Richard Siegal, Crystal Pite, Václav Kuneš, Itzik Galili and Marcos Morau (La Veronal) among others. He received a nomination for the German Stage Prize (Der Faust) in 2016 for
- [Guests](http://54.152.216.203/thecreatives/past-collaborators/)
- [Pablo Francisco Ruvalcaba Tovar (Performer)](http://54.152.216.203/thecreatives/past-collaborators/pablo-francisco-ruvalcaba-tovar/) - Francisco Ruvalcaba, a native of San Diego, CA, has toured with the Lincoln Center Institute, El Festival Nacional é Internacional de Danza en México, and the Innsbrook Festival of Ancient Music. A graduate of The Juilliard School, Ruvalcaba performed the works of José Limón, Paul Taylor, Mark Morris, Jirí Kylián, Benjamin Harkarvy and Agnes De
- [Kathryn Alter (Performer)](http://54.152.216.203/thecreatives/past-collaborators/kathryn-alter/) - Kathryn Alter hails from Juneau, Alaska. After attending Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, she went on to graduate from SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Dance with the highest honors in 2001. In 2003, Alter joined the Limón Dance Company. She is also a founding member of the Riedel Dance Theater and has enjoyed projects with Alan
- [Ballet](http://54.152.216.203/teaching/ballet/) - Sameena is a certified Cecchetti Ballet teacher. She offers group classes as well as semi-private and private coaching. Please contact for further information.
- [Contact](http://54.152.216.203/contact/) - sameena@meenmoves.com Find us on Facebook Here Find us on Instagram Here Find us at Fractured Atlas Here
- [Half Price (Musician)](http://54.152.216.203/thecreatives/past-collaborators/half-price/) - https://soundcloud.com/moitieprix
- [SlowPitch (Musician)](http://54.152.216.203/thecreatives/past-collaborators/slowpitch/) - Toronto-based turntable artist Cheldon Paterson, alias SlowPitch, is a boundless sonic explorer of towering technical proficiency. A self taught artist, he is fascinated by the interplay between improvised sound, movement, and live performance. Over the years, he has been nominated for the K.M. Hunter Artist Award for Music and has received support from the Toronto, Ontario, and
- [Sze-Yang Ade-Lam (Performer)](http://54.152.216.203/thecreatives/past-collaborators/sze-yang-ade-lam/)
- [Lilia Leon (Performer)](http://54.152.216.203/thecreatives/past-collaborators/lilia-leon/)
- [Syreeta Hector (Performer)](http://54.152.216.203/thecreatives/past-collaborators/syreeta-hector/) - Syreeta Hector began her career with Toronto Dance Theatre (TDT), and is currently a guest artist with the company. She is proud to be a graduate of The National Ballet School’s Teacher Training Program as well as the School of TDT. Currently, Syreeta is collaborating with Fauxhemian Films Collective, choreographing and dancing in short films
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- [Elisa Schreiber (Performer)](http://54.152.216.203/thecreatives/past-collaborators/elisa-schreiber/)
- [MadHops](http://54.152.216.203/madhops/) - MadHops is a dance program founded by Sameena Mitta for underrepresented groups and individuals. The program typically includes ballet and modern technique classes, as well as choreography and composition workshops. MadHops began in 2010 in Toronto, Canada. Since then, Sameena has also taken MadHops workshops to India and Kenya. Sameena’s goal is to provide opportunities for
- [MeenMoves](http://54.152.216.203/meenmoves/) - The MeenMoves dance company started in 2007 under the direction of Sameena Mitta. Company members are an integral part of the creative process and include unique and captivating performers from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. The company’s education/outreach project, MadHops, has received numerous funding grants and has had projects in Kenya, India, Japan, NY, and
- [Limón](http://54.152.216.203/teaching/limon/) - Sameena is a certified Limón teacher and is on faculty with the Limón Institute. She teaches through the Limón4Kids program with students in the New York City public schools. Through this program, she teaches the Limón dance style, history, and works with Limón choreography.
- [Teaching](http://54.152.216.203/teaching/)

## Portfolio Items

- [IWDoD '25](http://54.152.216.203/project/iwdod-25/) - The Choreographers & Composer Maithili Patel Sameena Mitta Amber Sloan Paige Barnett Kulbeth Angelina Kwan & Gracie Duggan The Host Keara Gonzalez Behind the scenes Mark Trumbo - Technical Director Sarah Timberlake - Stage Manager & Costume Designer Aspen Aragon - Livestreamer Sonam Dekar-Ahhi & Christopher Duggan - Photographers Megan McNally - videographer Supported in
- [IWDoD '23](http://54.152.216.203/project/iwdod-23/) - The Choreographers & Composer Harkness Dance Center Students Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble Katelyn Halpern JENNIFERCHINdance MeenMoves ASL Interpreter Brandon Kazen-Maddox Behind the scenes Mark Trumbo - Technical Director Sarah Timberlake - Stage Manager & Costume Designer Karma Chuki - Livestreamer Maeve Fitzgerald - Photographer Supported in part by Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund Hudson
- [IWDoD '24](http://54.152.216.203/project/iwdod-24/) - The Choreographers & Composer HDC II JENNIFERCHINdance MeenMoves Alexandra Williamson Gracie Duggan Behind the scenes Mark Trumbo - Technical Director Sarah Timberlake - Stage Manager Karma Chuki - Livestreamer Sonam Dekar-Ahhi - Photographers Lisa Lackey - videographer Supported in part by Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund Hudson County Office of Cultural and Heritage

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