Becoming a Dance Thinker: Alex Bark on Choreography and Courage

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The Dance Maker Podcast

Small Plates Choreography Festival

26 episodes

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Small Plates Choreography Festival presents The Dance Maker Podcast, where we hold inspiring conversations with the choreographers who have presented work in our performances. Small Plates Choreography Festival is an artist-centric dance performance platform designed for dance makers at all stages of their choreographic careers. We expertly curate and produce our shows through a competitive application process to showcase distinct, uncommon, and relevant dance work, and to engage with our audiences and each other about the creative process and the meaning and purpose behind our dances.

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Becoming a Dance Thinker: Alex Bark on Choreography and Courage | Ep 17

The Dance Maker Podcast

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5 months ago

Becoming a Dance Thinker: Alex Bark on Choreography and Courage | Ep 17

In this episode of the Dance Maker podcast, host Beth McKee Elliott speaks with 17-year-old choreographer Alexandra Bark about her journey into dance-making through the Barefoot Dance Center in the Hudson Valley.

Alex shares how she gained confidence over time and developed her voice as an artist, culminating in her piece Peapod, a duet exploring the emotional complexities of mother-daughter relationships during her mother’s health challenges. They reflect on the value of youth choreography, the power of dance as a vulnerable, expressive medium, and the importance of expanding opportunities for young choreographers.

The episode highlights Alex’s thoughtful, mature artistic process and her aspirations to continue creating and dancing in college and beyond.

Alex also shared her thoughts about being part of Small Plates Choreography Festival on our blog. You can read inspiring testimonial HERE.

Alex will be performing and presenting work at the Barefoot Dance Center’s 22nd Annual Student Dance Concert on Saturday, May 31st, 2025 at The Quimby Theater on SUNY Ulster’s campus. The concert showcases original works by Barefoot Dance Center students and professional choreographers in a community-centered, celebratory environment. The concert is open to the public and tickets are available HERE.

Please visit our website, ⁠www.smallplatesdance.com⁠ for open applications, links to purchase tickets and to donate.

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