ellipsis
movement
ellipse is a choreographic duet that delves into the dynamics of touch and the exchange of support. Through an interplay of floorwork, contemporary dance, isolations, and gestural movement, the piece explores how energy flows through and between bodies.
Dancers: Claire Fisher and Dazaun Soleyn
portals of connection
installation
portals of connection is a salvaged-material sculpture shaped as a door frame, symbolizing transformation and self-discovery. Each piece, with its unique story, forms a cohesive structure inviting viewers to step through and envision renewal. The mix of rough textures and deliberate assembly highlights the beauty of rebuilding, celebrating resilience and the possibilities within remnants of the past.
study(one)
movement
study(one) is a choreographic work that explores subtle forms of communication through rhythm and partnership. This work premiered in November of 2019 as part of Signals from the West: Bay Area Artist in Conversation with Merce Cunningham at 100.
domiez
design
domiez reimagines a post-military missile site in Chicago through adaptive reuse strategies that emphasize environmental sensitivity and cultural resonance. The project centers on underground domes as a metaphor for the womb—symbolizing healing, rebirth, and connection to the earth. Students will transform the missile silo and its landscape into spaces for communal healing, exploring architectural form, materiality, and environmental integration.
harmony of souls
movement
harmony of souls is a duet exploring the profound connections between the inner self and others. Blending dance, music, and visual storytelling, it reflects the beauty of our interconnected world. This performance inspires audiences to reflect on their relationships, unveiling the power of connection and fostering a deeper bond with themselves and the world.
Choreography: Dazaun Soleyn
Dancers: JanpiStar, Zara Anwar
Music Composition: Jordon Dabney
Lighting Design: Walter Holden
Costume Design: Natalya Shoaf
a journey through
design
a journey through is a library that transforms improvisation into an architectural experience. By using “circle backs” to create organic pathways, it slows time and invites exploration. Each visit becomes a unique journey through books and communal spaces, blending spontaneity, discovery, and the rhythms of jazz-inspired circulation within the boundaries of a city grid.
left2dry
installation
left2dry combines photographs, sketches, and site-specific dance studies from an independent architectural travel study. This exhibition captures the interplay of space, movement, and emotion through a “moist curiosity.” QR codes link dance studies, inviting viewers to explore how movement shapes space, offering a reflective pause in the artist's evolving architectural and artistic practice.
… the journey trilogy
movement
the journey... part 3
Dancer: Giordan Cruz
the journey... part 2
Dancer: Dazaun Soleyn
the journey... part 2
Dancer: Claire Fisher
