NEW WORKS
KHARY JACKSON | BRIANNA RAE JOHNSON | ZOË KOENIG JOANNA LEES WITH DAMEUN STRANGE, SOUND |
APRIL 14th - 16th
Alternative Motion Project presents ELEVEN an engaging evening that embodies and offers a wide range of physical perspectives within contemporary dance
Experience four dynamic new works that explore the relationship between human and machine, the connections between the body and enjoyment, the storytelling in music and movement, and the imaginative universes within dream states and black holes.
Join us for our 11th Season + check out our Rehearsal Vlog! |
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APRIL 14TH + 15TH:
ELEVEN MASTER CLASS SERIES AMP is hosting a series of 3 master classes that engages Twin Cities dance artists as part of our 11th Season Performance. Three of the ELEVEN Choreographers will lead a master class the week of the show, exploring the depth and variety in the Twin Cities dance community. Move on the Southern stage with 3 distinct movement experiences in a welcoming atmosphere!
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MARCH 2023
Take Contemporary Movement Practice at The Arena with Artistic Director, Joanna Lees Tuesdays, 10-11:30am 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 711 W. Lake Street, Studio 308 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408 Move BIG, sweat, and play to build awareness and explore expansive possibilities within the physical curiosity of the body. Within an empowering environment, we will utilize improvised + structured contemporary movement vocabulary to research freedom, 3-D expansion, mobility, rigor, presence, choice-making, + agency. Suitable for intermediate/advanced movers. CURIOSITY / / COURAGE / / CONNECTION / / COMMUNITY / / CHANGE |
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JUNE 15-17
Bloomington Center for the Arts' DISCOVER DANCE SERIES The Discover Dance Series weekend dance festival features performances by four local dance companies representing a variety of styles. This all-ages event allows the audience to discover and experience the joy and power of the art of dance!
Masterclasses will be offered by each company at Bloomington Center for the Arts on Saturday June 17th, 1 - 3:30 p.m. Classes are geared to dancers ages 12 and up. Registration for the masterclass is free with a ticket to the performance, or $10 for just the class. |
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.
Access for Students
Meaningful for Audiences
Performances for Artists
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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.
