Established in 1988, Movement Source Dance Company is a premier contemporary dance company based in Phoenix, Arizona, and is a fixture of the local and national modern dance scene. We have had the privilege of collaborating with many amazing and talented dancers, choreographers, musicians and artists over the years. We have also had the opportunity to perform in many fabulous venues and as guest performers across Arizona and the United States. We value these experiences and the relationships we’ve created along the way. If you note a name or collaborator we have missed - please let us know so we can add it!

Dancers

Founding Members: Mary Anne Fernandez Herding, Marian Giannatti, Nancy Gwinnell (1988)

Aaron Carter, Alicia Dicker, Amy Butcher, Amy Green, Angie Rimbey, April Leher, Beth Shoemake, Bruce Nelson, Callista Mincks, Claire Renaud, Danna Parker, David Starry, Elisa Radcliff (guest dancer), Germaul Barnes, Herschel Jackson, Jenn Chiarelli, Jennifer Taylor, Jessica Clyne, Jessica Shultz, Jock Meyers, Jordan Kriston, Kathy Gorman, Kelly Alifano, Kim Rovansek, Kristen Greene, Kristen Grippo, Kristen Smyth, Laura VanNess, Linna Roso, Lisa Grey, Lisa Starry, Lucce DePalo, Lydia Guerra, Marlina Kessler (current costumer), Meaghan Keller, Micah Kriston, Michelle Tusinski, Miquella Young, Monique Jones, Nancy Happel, Nicole Olson, Paola Ramirez , Patty Bodel, Pippa Frame, Ramon Soto, Renee VanHee , Ronelle Eddings, Shannon Dooling Cain, Stacy Shane, Susan Heath, Travis Rassmusen, Veronica Parks

Choreographers

Anne Ludwig (AZ), Barbara Grubel, Brad Garner (CA), Bruce Nelson, Bud Blumenthal (Belgium) Tandem Dance Co., Carlos Jones (NYC), Chad Michael Hall (CA), Cherie Burnett, Curt Anthon, David Dorfman (NYC), Ellis Wood (NYC), Eric Stern (UT), Fred Darsow (AZ), Germaul Barnes (NYC), Jen Tsukayama (AZ), Jessica Starr (CA), Jordan Kriston (NYC), Karen Schupp (AZ), Kathy Jennings, Kristina Lara, Li Chiao Ping (WI), Liliana Gomez (AZ), Lindsey Bauer (Limon/Chicago), Lori Belilove (NYC)Duncan Dances, Luc Bal - Bugs Bunny Dance (Belgium), Mary Fitzgerald (AZ), Melissa Rex (AZ), Melissa Rolnick , Mitzi Adams (NY), Paula Dallman (AZ), Pegge Visicarro (AZ), Ramon Soto (AZ), Randy James, Raymond Shaw (NYC), Sammy Stephens (AZ), Susan Douglas Roberts (TX), Taimy Miranda Ruiz and Joan Rodriquez (Cuba), Virginia Nicholas (AZ), Yin Mei (NYC)

Collaborators

A.K.A Theater, Tucson (Sam and Lara), Apperson String Quartet, Axe Capoeria, Baron Gordon – visual artist, Barry Smith – violinist, Bill Swayze, Blaise Lantana – musician, Rob Fix, Bonedaddys – band, Brad Konick, Cansu-artist, Canyon Movement Company, Charlie Vascellaro-guest performer, Country Sole Line Dancers, David Riggs – storyteller, David Young – visual artist, Deb Meiers – DeVere Dance Co., Dennis Freeman - Storyteller, Edgar Cardenas – Photography, Elle Danceworks – TX dancers, Esteban, Evan Fourness - musician, FootKlan, Frances McMahon Ward – animation, Fushicho Daiko Taiko Drummers, Gary Condon -photography, Gerald Burgess – actor, Grant writer – Vicki Stouffer, Holly Vessely, James Allen Clark – western singer, James Anthony Jones - photographer, Jeff Calbom – photographer, Jeremy Bridell – visual artist, Jerry Luisi – Actor, Jim Hutchinson – photographer, Joe Meyers – musician, Jon Mincks – actor, Jonathan Cain - musician, Jonathan Crissman-guitar, Julia Chacon – Flamenco Dancer, Kathy Jennings, KDNY – New York dancers, guest artists, Keith Johnson – African Dance, Keith Stevens, Kris Hill – composer, guitarist, Krista Murphy (teaching staff), Lawrence Fung – Filmmaker, Leon Santiago - musician, Lesline Bartley, Linda Cushma – musician, performance artist, Mark Fromeyer, Mary McCann – Poet, Matt Fabian, Michael Christian, Michael Simon- photography, Michel Sarda – French Art Alliance, Nathan Ward – sculpture, North Brother Island Band, Orpheus Male Choir , Paul Markow-photography, Peter Venti, Rachel – cellist, Rachel Harris Mazuzullo – cellist, Randy James – videographer, Robin Silver - photography, Rod Pitts, Rory Starks, Sam – ASL, Sam Pratt-visual artist, Scott Keller – videographer, Sherry Roberson – jazz singer, Spoken word artists, Stacy Fox – musician, Stephen Perry-photography/videography, Tascha Keettel, Tiffany Velasquez-media, Tobie Milford – violinist, composer, Tom Eldridge – videographer, Vanessa Running ASL, Victor Palagano – musician, Walt Richardson + The Peaceful Warriors, Walt Richardson and the Morning Star Band, Wil Arbutina – visual artist

Teachers

Angela Rosencrans, ASU Dance Faculty and Grad Students, Becky Dyer, Danna Parker, David Olarte, Janea Lyn Rose, Karryn Allen, Kathryn Alter, Liz Lerman, Marcus White, Nancy Happel, Robert Lopez, Susannah Keita, Tamara Williams, Tiffany Velasquez

ASU Beyond Artists: Dance Theater of Harlem, Contra Tiempo, Kyle Abraham, Ron Brown, Malpaso Dance Company, Rulan Tangen (guiDANCE)

Performance Venues

A.K.A. Theater, Tucson, Alwun House , Arcosante, Art Renaissance Performances/Michel Sarda, Ashland Gallery, ASU Dance Theatre and ASU Noble Library, Camelback High School, Chandler Center for the Arts, Changing Hands Bookstore, Crecsent Ballroom, First Fridays Phoenix, Flagstaff, Glendale Public Library, Globe Arts Center, Habitat for Humanity Performance, Hence Park – Local First Arizona, Herberger Theater, Icehouse, Jewish Community Center Festival Performances, Jewish Conference - ASU , Kerr Cultural Center, Marshall Art Gallery , Marshall Way Artwalk - Scottsdale, Mesa Arts Center, Michigan Arts Center , Mill Avenue, Modified Art Gallery, Monorchid, , Patriot’s Park- Phoenix, Peoria High School, Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix Day School for the Deaf, Michigan Arts Council Residency, Yuma Arizona Residency, San Diego Arts/Dance Festival, Scottsdale Center for the Arts, Scottsdale Community College, Scottsdale Prevention Institute, Spirit of the Senses Performances, Tempe Center for the Arts, Tempe Cultural Center, Tempe History Museum, Tempe Performing Arts Center/black box, Tempe Public Library, Tucson – Pima Community College, Willo North Gallery, Xavier College Preparatory, Yuma Arts Center

Fundraiser Venues

Bliss Rebar, Chianti Restorante, The Cedars, Los Sombreros, Paradise Bakery, Gainey Village, Tempe History/Cultural Center, The News Café, Western Pizza

Rehearsal Venue

Dance Theater West, Fran Cohen and Susan Silverman

Season Titles

Chance and Change 2019-2020

Our Stories 2018-2019

Alone, Together 2017-2018

Embrace 2015-2016

Progress Project 2014-2015

Serendipity 2013-2014

Caliente 2012-2013

Inspiration 2010-2011

Illumination 2009-2010

Capture the Moment 2008-2009

BioMekka + Milestones & Stepping Stones 2007-2008

Creative Connections 2006-2007

Voices of Dance 2005-2006

Rhythms 2004-2005

Through New Eyes 2003-2004

Back to the Basics 2002-2003

Coastal Elements 2001-2002

Dance ODDessy 2000-2001

Paths to the Present 1999-2000

Other Special Performances:

The Danse Macabre

Center Dance Ensemble – frequent guest artist for Spring show

“Get Out” Performing Arts Showcase

Arizona Dance Festival – annually since inception

Board Members

Christy Pine, Colleen Parker, Dave Bryan, Dave Hafner, Mark Herding, Dr. Bill Lewis, Dr. Charlie Smith, Ed & Mary Maio, Gayle Randolph, Kathleen Arola, Kathy Seiperman, Michael Pace, Scott Harris, Stephen Pace