Since the beginning, dance at AS220 has been about more than movement—it has been a gathering place, a language of resistance, and release. Flow & Form honors the artists who help to shape and hold these spaces, the instructors whose steps guide and inspire, and the community that moves together in shared expression. This showcase is a tribute to the artistry and dedication of AS220’s dance instructors, presenting original choreographic works that embody the power of movement as connection. Each piece is a celebration of the spaces they cultivate, the stories they tell, and the bodies they empower. Through motion, we build. Through rhythm, we unite. Through dance, we become.

Mariana Paes - Brazilian Flamenco
A celebration of the anti-colonial nature of flamenco, mixing flamenco and Brazilian music.

Ann Ditmars - Echoes Again (excerpt)
The changing energies and moods in the second of Schubert's "Three Piano Pieces" (D.946) inspire and drive this contemporary ballet duet. Soft, daydreaming phrases repeat, intensify, and intersect as the dancers respond to the music and to one another. This duet is an excerpt from a longer ballet first created in 2018 for the Providence College Dance Company and adapted for AS220's (canceled) spring 2020 showcase.

Goddess Merline - Unravel
A look into my exploration of movement, rawness, authenticity, and ancestral expression.

Haus of Glitter - Mis Hijos
A meditation on healing, love, tenderness, inherited generational trauma, mothering and othermothering.

Amare Beyan - The Phoenix
The inspiration behind this piece stems from the journey of my transition. A new found revelation as an effect of healing and finding self love and self reflection. Being re born and transformed into the women I’ve always been. A powerful, strong, fierce androgynous black woman. Birthed from the ashes that once destroyed me. I’m on a path that symbolizes the phoenix.

Open Haus Ki - Open Haus Ki
Bringing the energy of Open Studio to the stage, showcasing Vogue, the dance category in Ballroom.

The technique Acogny is the only recognized contemporary dance technique created in Africa. It’s created by Germaine Acogny, the mother of African contemporary dance. It is based on traditional African dance (specially Senegal and Benin) and Western dance techniques (classical ballet, release- and Graham technique). Students can expect the joy of being yourself and experiencing a culture from a different part of the world.

Finish your work week (or start your weekend!) with a gentle mid-day ballet class that will leave you stretched, strengthened, and refreshed! Beginners can follow along with the instructor the whole time, with safe alignment as a priority, more experienced dancers can increase the level of challenge and intensity with speed, turns, and jumps. ALL are invited to dance in this welcoming community ballet class! (from total beginners & low-impact dancers to experienced dancers & those who want a workout).

A welcoming, non-competitive class for adult & teen dancers with basic knowledge of barre and center movements (about a year of ballet experience) who are looking to add more challenge & artistry, learn new vocabulary, and progress toward the intermediate level. This class follows the traditional format of dancing at the barre, in the center, and across the floor, while emphasizing safe alignment and the joy of moving in an inclusive community. Modifications are offered.

This class is a traditional, rigorous ballet practice combined with a focus on inclusion & community, attention to anatomy & safe alignment, and use of breath & weight to explore ballet as a movement language. This class is open to Intermediate to Advanced ballet dancers (teens, adults, professionals) with prior experience and ability to learn combinations. Please come to class wearing what is comfortable to dance in. Soft ballet slippers are recommended. Pointe shoes are welcome.

The emphasis of this class will be directed toward learning and developing both technical skills, and aesthetic sensibilities at an intermediate/advanced level. The fundamentals of contemporary dance technique will be stressed along with rhythmic proficiency, and artistry. Movement quality, energy, and rhythm will be explored while also working toward increased strength and flexibility.

NOTE: The class is for an Advanced Beginner, meaning they have taken a few classes before! In this class we will focus on learning and understanding the rudiments of ballet - line and placement, while also learning musical phrasing of the ballet combinations that are given in class. I always strive to give a class that is relaxed and open, yet always with a focus to learn. The class is open to all ages and I am always supportive and encouraging with teaching this beautiful art form.

Building the Sensational Body is based in Black postmodernism (reclaimed modern dance). Students can expect a merging of the technical body with the sensational body. The development of articulate spines expressing their fullest Range Of Motion on the way towards a fully-inhabited kinesphere.

The technique Acogny is the only recognized contemporary dance technique created in Africa. It’s created by Germaine Acogny, the mother of African contemporary dance. It is based on traditional African dance (specially Senegal and Benin) and Western dance techniques (classical ballet, release- and Graham technique). Students can expect the joy of being yourself and experiencing a culture from a different part of the world.

Step into a Soulful Vinyasa Flow, where every breath and movement unite as we weave together fluid sequences, inviting you to move with intention and mindfulness. These sessions are a sanctuary for self-discovery, set to a soul-stirring playlist that elevates your practice and resonates with your heart. Open to all levels, this class is a celebration of soulful expression and holistic wellness. Let the rhythmic flow guide you to a place of tranquility, rejuvenation, and inner peace.

Finish your work week (or start your weekend!) with a gentle mid-day ballet class that will leave you stretched, strengthened, and refreshed! Beginners can follow along with the instructor the whole time, with safe alignment as a priority, more experienced dancers can increase the level of challenge and intensity with speed, turns, and jumps. ALL are invited to dance in this welcoming community ballet class! (from total beginners & low-impact dancers to experienced dancers & those who want a workout).

A welcoming, non-competitive class for adult & teen dancers with basic knowledge of barre and center movements (about a year of ballet experience) who are looking to add more challenge & artistry, learn new vocabulary, and progress toward the intermediate level. This class follows the traditional format of dancing at the barre, in the center, and across the floor, while emphasizing safe alignment and the joy of moving in an inclusive community. Modifications are offered.

This class is a traditional, rigorous ballet practice combined with a focus on inclusion & community, attention to anatomy & safe alignment, and use of breath & weight to explore ballet as a movement language. This class is open to Intermediate to Advanced ballet dancers (teens, adults, professionals) with prior experience and ability to learn combinations. Please come to class wearing what is comfortable to dance in. Soft ballet slippers are recommended. Pointe shoes are welcome.

The emphasis of this class will be directed toward learning and developing both technical skills, and aesthetic sensibilities at an intermediate/advanced level. The fundamentals of contemporary dance technique will be stressed along with rhythmic proficiency, and artistry. Movement quality, energy, and rhythm will be explored while also working toward increased strength and flexibility.

NOTE: The class is for an Advanced Beginner, meaning they have taken a few classes before! In this class we will focus on learning and understanding the rudiments of ballet - line and placement, while also learning musical phrasing of the ballet combinations that are given in class. I always strive to give a class that is relaxed and open, yet always with a focus to learn. The class is open to all ages and I am always supportive and encouraging with teaching this beautiful art form.

Building the Sensational Body is based in Black postmodernism (reclaimed modern dance). Students can expect a merging of the technical body with the sensational body. The development of articulate spines expressing their fullest Range Of Motion on the way towards a fully-inhabited kinesphere.

The technique Acogny is the only recognized contemporary dance technique created in Africa. It’s created by Germaine Acogny, the mother of African contemporary dance. It is based on traditional African dance (specially Senegal and Benin) and Western dance techniques (classical ballet, release- and Graham technique). Students can expect the joy of being yourself and experiencing a culture from a different part of the world.

Step into a Soulful Vinyasa Flow, where every breath and movement unite as we weave together fluid sequences, inviting you to move with intention and mindfulness. These sessions are a sanctuary for self-discovery, set to a soul-stirring playlist that elevates your practice and resonates with your heart. Open to all levels, this class is a celebration of soulful expression and holistic wellness. Let the rhythmic flow guide you to a place of tranquility, rejuvenation, and inner peace.

Finish your work week (or start your weekend!) with a gentle mid-day ballet class that will leave you stretched, strengthened, and refreshed! Beginners can follow along with the instructor the whole time, with safe alignment as a priority, more experienced dancers can increase the level of challenge and intensity with speed, turns, and jumps. ALL are invited to dance in this welcoming community ballet class! (from total beginners & low-impact dancers to experienced dancers & those who want a workout).

A welcoming, non-competitive class for adult & teen dancers with basic knowledge of barre and center movements (about a year of ballet experience) who are looking to add more challenge & artistry, learn new vocabulary, and progress toward the intermediate level. This class follows the traditional format of dancing at the barre, in the center, and across the floor, while emphasizing safe alignment and the joy of moving in an inclusive community. Modifications are offered.

This class is a traditional, rigorous ballet practice combined with a focus on inclusion & community, attention to anatomy & safe alignment, and use of breath & weight to explore ballet as a movement language. This class is open to Intermediate to Advanced ballet dancers (teens, adults, professionals) with prior experience and ability to learn combinations. Please come to class wearing what is comfortable to dance in. Soft ballet slippers are recommended. Pointe shoes are welcome.

The emphasis of this class will be directed toward learning and developing both technical skills, and aesthetic sensibilities at an intermediate/advanced level. The fundamentals of contemporary dance technique will be stressed along with rhythmic proficiency, and artistry. Movement quality, energy, and rhythm will be explored while also working toward increased strength and flexibility.

NOTE: The class is for an Advanced Beginner, meaning they have taken a few classes before! In this class we will focus on learning and understanding the rudiments of ballet - line and placement, while also learning musical phrasing of the ballet combinations that are given in class. I always strive to give a class that is relaxed and open, yet always with a focus to learn. The class is open to all ages and I am always supportive and encouraging with teaching this beautiful art form.

Building the Sensational Body is based in Black postmodernism (reclaimed modern dance). Students can expect a merging of the technical body with the sensational body. The development of articulate spines expressing their fullest Range Of Motion on the way towards a fully-inhabited kinesphere.

The technique Acogny is the only recognized contemporary dance technique created in Africa. It’s created by Germaine Acogny, the mother of African contemporary dance. It is based on traditional African dance (specially Senegal and Benin) and Western dance techniques (classical ballet, release- and Graham technique). Students can expect the joy of being yourself and experiencing a culture from a different part of the world.

Step into a Soulful Vinyasa Flow, where every breath and movement unite as we weave together fluid sequences, inviting you to move with intention and mindfulness. These sessions are a sanctuary for self-discovery, set to a soul-stirring playlist that elevates your practice and resonates with your heart. Open to all levels, this class is a celebration of soulful expression and holistic wellness. Let the rhythmic flow guide you to a place of tranquility, rejuvenation, and inner peace.

Finish your work week (or start your weekend!) with a gentle mid-day ballet class that will leave you stretched, strengthened, and refreshed! Beginners can follow along with the instructor the whole time, with safe alignment as a priority, more experienced dancers can increase the level of challenge and intensity with speed, turns, and jumps. ALL are invited to dance in this welcoming community ballet class! (from total beginners & low-impact dancers to experienced dancers & those who want a workout).

A welcoming, non-competitive class for adult & teen dancers with basic knowledge of barre and center movements (about a year of ballet experience) who are looking to add more challenge & artistry, learn new vocabulary, and progress toward the intermediate level. This class follows the traditional format of dancing at the barre, in the center, and across the floor, while emphasizing safe alignment and the joy of moving in an inclusive community. Modifications are offered.

This class is a traditional, rigorous ballet practice combined with a focus on inclusion & community, attention to anatomy & safe alignment, and use of breath & weight to explore ballet as a movement language. This class is open to Intermediate to Advanced ballet dancers (teens, adults, professionals) with prior experience and ability to learn combinations. Please come to class wearing what is comfortable to dance in. Soft ballet slippers are recommended. Pointe shoes are welcome.

The emphasis of this class will be directed toward learning and developing both technical skills, and aesthetic sensibilities at an intermediate/advanced level. The fundamentals of contemporary dance technique will be stressed along with rhythmic proficiency, and artistry. Movement quality, energy, and rhythm will be explored while also working toward increased strength and flexibility.