JUMPSTART 2022AMP’s Game Night Fundraiser
In honor + celebration of Kristin Howe, Co-Director August 18th | 5-8pm Lake Monster Brewing Company Join us in celebrating Kristin Howe’s tenure at Alternative Motion Project and help us raise money to JumpstART our 2022-23 Season. This casual game night includes delicious beers + appetizers, AMP Trivia + Bingo, a silent auction, raffle, tributes, prizes + MORE! All proceeds go toward supporting local dance artists + audiences through performance and education programs. Don’t miss Kristin’s final AMP event acting as Co-Artistic Director! |
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AN ANNOUNCEMENT FROM CO-DIRECTOR, Kristin Howe
Dear AMP Community,
It is with a heavy heart that I share with you that I will be stepping away from my role as Co-Artistic Director of Alternative Motion Project at the end of its 2021-2022 season. My final day as Co-Artistic Director will be August 31st, 2022. Being a Founder and Director of this organization, along side my dear friend and artistic partner, Joanna Lees, has been an intricate force in who I am today.
AMP was founded on the value of providing meaningful and professional opportunities to dance artists and that is exactly what AMP has given me. The opportunity of being a leader for this organization has taught me many significant lessons, both in administration development and artistic creative growth.
I do not make this decision lightly! AMP is so much more than a small non-profit dance company – AMP is a family. I am honored to have served this organization for the past decade and look forward to see what changes and growth evolve in the near future. I want to thank everyone that has shared their time, energy, artistry, and dedication to both myself and the organization as a whole. I am overwhelmed with pride and joy as I move towards my next chapter.
I will always be connected to AMP and the community for which it serves. I look forward to continuing to support the organization and remind myself, that Move BIG is more than a tag line, it’s a philosophy that I commit to live by.
Let’s join together and celebrate this new venture and AMP’s 10th Year this upcoming March 18th - 20th at The Southern Theater! I am excited to share my last premiere work with you that explores where and how we find JOY. I have found a magnitude of JOY during my time with AMP. Thank you for your compassion, understanding, and support!
With Gratitude,
Kristin Howe
Co-Artistic Director
Alternative Motion Project
It is with a heavy heart that I share with you that I will be stepping away from my role as Co-Artistic Director of Alternative Motion Project at the end of its 2021-2022 season. My final day as Co-Artistic Director will be August 31st, 2022. Being a Founder and Director of this organization, along side my dear friend and artistic partner, Joanna Lees, has been an intricate force in who I am today.
AMP was founded on the value of providing meaningful and professional opportunities to dance artists and that is exactly what AMP has given me. The opportunity of being a leader for this organization has taught me many significant lessons, both in administration development and artistic creative growth.
I do not make this decision lightly! AMP is so much more than a small non-profit dance company – AMP is a family. I am honored to have served this organization for the past decade and look forward to see what changes and growth evolve in the near future. I want to thank everyone that has shared their time, energy, artistry, and dedication to both myself and the organization as a whole. I am overwhelmed with pride and joy as I move towards my next chapter.
I will always be connected to AMP and the community for which it serves. I look forward to continuing to support the organization and remind myself, that Move BIG is more than a tag line, it’s a philosophy that I commit to live by.
Let’s join together and celebrate this new venture and AMP’s 10th Year this upcoming March 18th - 20th at The Southern Theater! I am excited to share my last premiere work with you that explores where and how we find JOY. I have found a magnitude of JOY during my time with AMP. Thank you for your compassion, understanding, and support!
With Gratitude,
Kristin Howe
Co-Artistic Director
Alternative Motion Project
AMP's Statement RegardinG Systemic Racism
Since we were last in touch with our supporters, protests and unrest have emerged because of the unjust deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless more. We join in the ongoing grief over their preventable and predictable tragedies and we stand in solidarity with the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities and all those who seek justice, equity, and love.
Black Lives Matter.
We want to recognize that AMP is a predominantly white organization participating in and promoting a Western, Euro-centric art form that is historically tied to white supremacist ideas. We have an eternity of work to do in recognizing and dismantling the structural ways we are perpetuating racism simply by existing in these systems. It is not enough to be not racist - but to be actively anti-racist. We commit to a continual process of listening, learning, understanding, empathizing and acting and we invite you to join us in this work.
Below are some select resources that we have personally found helpful.
There are numerous resources available and this is simply one place to start.
How does systemic racism manifest in dance?
Read Recognizing Systemic Racism in Dance by Alicia Mullikin.
As a white person, where can I find an organized list of things to watch, read, listen to
in aiding my anti-racist work?
Check out the Anti-Racism Resources for White People.
What is systemic racism?
Watch this short video breakdown by Alex Cequea.
Black Lives Matter.
We want to recognize that AMP is a predominantly white organization participating in and promoting a Western, Euro-centric art form that is historically tied to white supremacist ideas. We have an eternity of work to do in recognizing and dismantling the structural ways we are perpetuating racism simply by existing in these systems. It is not enough to be not racist - but to be actively anti-racist. We commit to a continual process of listening, learning, understanding, empathizing and acting and we invite you to join us in this work.
Below are some select resources that we have personally found helpful.
There are numerous resources available and this is simply one place to start.
How does systemic racism manifest in dance?
Read Recognizing Systemic Racism in Dance by Alicia Mullikin.
As a white person, where can I find an organized list of things to watch, read, listen to
in aiding my anti-racist work?
Check out the Anti-Racism Resources for White People.
What is systemic racism?
Watch this short video breakdown by Alex Cequea.
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WELCOME TO ALTERNATIVE MOTION PROJECT! Alternative Motion Project (AMP) is a professional dance company passionately striving to create accessible, entertaining, and meaningful dance work throughout the Twin Cities area. Driven by the creative process, AMP gives an alternative dance performance experience to both audience and performer alike by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. AMP increases communications between performer and audience member through an array of materials and discussions. AMP also encourages its company members to continually grow in their levels of training through quality dance performance of the choreography by its founders as well as collaborations by other up-and-coming artists. Committed to increasing dance exposure and education for people of all artistic backgrounds, AMP provides workshops, residencies, and performances based on the community’s specific needs. |
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO MOVE BIG?
Move BIG is more than a tagline- it is AMP's philosophy. Move BIG means more than the large and virtuosic movement that Howe and Lees have been known for. Move BIG is advancing the art form of dance in any way we can. Whether it is through our choreography and performances, collaborations with other artists, engaging audience members, or education and exposure to those in need, we can come together as a community and acknowledge that we serve a purpose that is greater than ourselves.
Move BIG is more than a tagline- it is AMP's philosophy. Move BIG means more than the large and virtuosic movement that Howe and Lees have been known for. Move BIG is advancing the art form of dance in any way we can. Whether it is through our choreography and performances, collaborations with other artists, engaging audience members, or education and exposure to those in need, we can come together as a community and acknowledge that we serve a purpose that is greater than ourselves.
