RESEARCH – CHOREOGRAPHIC WORKS Bare Bones Premiere: April 22, 2022 Evening-length, site-specific freshly exploring the UALR University Theatre. April 22–24, 2022 – Little Rock, AR (Collaboration with colleague Stephen K. Stone and current dance majors.)
3 for 5 Premiere: November 12, 2021 Performed by UA Little Rock dancers at UALR Haislip Theatre November 12–13, 2021 – Little Rock, AR
Brubeck Blitz Premiere: November 14, 2019 Performed by UA Little Rock dancers at UALR University Theatre November 14–17, 2019 – Little Rock, AR Performed at Discover Day – Stella Boyle Smith Recital Hall November 7, 2019 – Little Rock, AR
Angel Wings Premiere: May 22, 2019 Solo performance for LifeQuest program – collaboration with Wayne Chapman May 22, 2019 – Little Rock, AR
The Royal We Premiere: April 25, 2019 – Little Rock, AR Performed by UA Little Rock dancers at UALR University Theatre April 25–29, 2019 – Little Rock, AR
WanderlustPremiere: April 7, 2019 Performed by TeeBoDans at Argenta Community Theatre April 7, 2019 – North Little Rock, AR
Exploding Changes Premiere: Fall 2018 Performed by UA Little Rock Dance on Tour various dates, Fall 2018 – various locations
Lesser No More Premiere: April 19, 2018 Performed by UA Little Rock dancers at UALR University Theatre November 19–22, 2018 – Little Rock, AR
Where We Are Meant to Be Premiere: April 19, 2018 Performed by UA Little Rock dancers at UALR University Theatre November 19–22, 2018 – Little Rock, AR
Rebellious Joy Premiere: November 16, 2017 Performed by UA Little Rock dancers at UALR University Theatre November 16–19, 2017 – Little Rock, AR
Ethereal Gathering Premiere: April 1, 2017 Performed at Dance ImpACT – Argenta Community Theatre April 1, 2017 – N. Little Rock, AR Performed by UA Little Rock dancers at UALR University Theatre April 20–23, 2017 – Little Rock, AR
Trip the Light Fandango Premiere: April 20, 2017 Performed by UALR dancers – collaboration with pianist Linda Holzer April 20–23, 2017 – Little Rock, AR
Intertwining Premiere: April 13, 2017 Performed by TeeBoDans dancers at Hot Springs Middle School Auditorium April 13, 2017 – Hot Springs, AR
Dawnings Premiere: November 17, 2016 Performed by UA Little Rock dancers at UALR University Theatre November 17–20, 2016 – Little Rock, AR
Expiration:Date Premiere: April 21, 2016 Performed by UA Little Rock dancers at UALR University Theatre April 21–24, 2016 – Little Rock, AR
Without to From Within Premiere: November 19, 2015 Performed by UA Little Rock dancers at UALR University Theatre November 19–22, 2015 – Little Rock, AR
Sambao Premiere: April 16, 2015 Performed by UA Little Rock dancers at UALR University Theatre April 16–20, 2015 – Little Rock, AR
Place Premiere: June 20, 2013 Performed by Tee-Bo-Dans at Baltimore Theatre Project June 20–23, 2013 – Baltimore, MD Preview performance at Peridance/Salvatore Capezio Theater June 16, 2013 – New York, NY Performed at Dance ImpACT – Argenta Community Theatre April 9, 2016 – N. Little Rock, AR Performed by UA Little Rock dancers at UALR University Theatre April 21–24, 2016 – Little Rock, AR Performed by UALR dance majors at University Theatre April 22–24, 2022 – Little Rock, AR Engendered Species Premiere: April 18, 2013 Performed by UA Little Rock dancers at UALR University Theatre April 18–21, 2013 – Little Rock, AR Performed by Tee-Bo-Dans at Peridance/Salvatore Capezio Theater June 16, 2013 – New York, NY Performed by Tee-Bo-Dans at Baltimore Theatre Project June 20–23, 2013 – Baltimore, MD
American Dream Premiere: October 12, 2012 Commissioned and originally performed by Ballet Arkansas at Wildwood Park* Oct 12–14, 2012 – Little Rock, AR Performed by Ballet Arkansas at Grand Prairie Center October 16, 2012 – Stuttgart, AR Performed by Ballet Arkansas at UALR University Theatre April 18–21, 2013 – Little Rock, AR Performed by Tee-Bo-Dans at Peridance/Salvatore Capezio Theater June 16, 2013 – New York, NY Performed by Tee-Bo-Dans at Baltimore Theatre Project June 20–23, 2013 – Baltimore, MD *commissioned and originally produced by Ballet Arkansas on October 12, 2012 at Lucy Lockett Cabe Theatre, Wildwood Park, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Quartet – Movement II Premiere: April 19, 2012 Performed by UA Little Rock dancers at UALR University Theatre April 19–22, 2012 – Little Rock, AR
So, Love… Premiere: April 15-17, 2011 Performed by Tee-Bo-Dans at Baltimore Theatre Project June 20–23, 2013 – Baltimore, MD Performed by Tee-Bo-Dans at Peridance/Salvatore Capezio Theater June 16, 2013 – New York, NY Performed by UA Little Rock dancers at UALR University Theatre April 15–17, 2011 – Little Rock, AR
Oui, Oui, Paris! Premiere: April 15-18, 2010 Performed by Tee-Bo-Dans at Baltimore Theatre Project June 20–23, 2013 – Baltimore, MD Performed by Tee-Bo-Dans at Peridance/Salvatore Capezio Theater June 16, 2013 – New York, NY Performed by UA Little Rock dancers at UALR University Theatre April 15–18, 2010 – Little Rock, AR
MOVEMENT SOLO Premiere: February 19, 2009 Part of Samuel Beckett’s, Endgame, directed by Wayne Chapman; Music by Bob Boury. Premiered at UALR’s Haislip Theatre on February 19, 2009.
Los juegos de pasión Premiere: on April 16, 2009 Performed at UALR University Theatre April 15–18, 2010 – Little Rock, AR Adjudicated at ACDA Central Region Conference March 19, 2010 – Urbana, IL Performed by UALR dancers at University Theatre April 16–19, 2009 – Little Rock, AR Preview performance at Student Circles Fools’ Fest April 1, 2009 – Little Rock, AR Preview performance at Bailey Alumni Center – Taste of Latin America March 19, 2009 – Little Rock, AR
Verge Premiere: November 2007 Performed by Wichita State University dancers at Miller Concert Hall November 2007 – Wichita, KS Performed as part of “Choreography Concert Plus” at Univ of Central OK October 2007 – Edmond, OK
Escape to What? Premiere: April 2007 Performed by Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre dancers at Miller Concert Hall April 2007 – Wichita KS
Beautiful As I Am Premiere: November 2006 Performed by Wichita State University dancers at Miller Concert Hall November 2006 – Wichita, KS
Finding Closure Premiere: December 2005 Performed by Hillary Hoesch (solo) at Wichita State University’s Litwin Theatre December 2005 – Wichita, KS
A Day for Dancing Premiere: December 4, 2005 Performed by WSU dancers and choir members at Wiedemann Recital Hall December 4-5, 2005 – Wichita, KS
Alternate Realities Premiere: November 16, 2005 Performed by WSU dancers at Miller Concert Hall November 16–18, 2005 – Wichita, KS Performed by Oklahoma Contemporary Dance Festival at Stage Center July 2007 – Oklahoma City, OK Restaged for/performed by UALR dancers at University Theatre April 19–22, 2012 – Little Rock, AR Performed by Tee-Bo-Dans at Peridance/Salvatore Capezio Theater June 16, 2013 – New York, NY Performed by Tee-Bo-Dans at Baltimore Theatre Project June 20–23, 2013 – Baltimore, MD
MARRIAGE OF FIGARO – Dance Duet Premiere: November 2005 Performed by WSU Opera Theatre performers at Miller Concert Hall November 2005 – Wichita, KS
Blind Faith Premiere: April 2005 Performed by WSU dancers at Miller Concert Hall April 2005 – Wichita, KS Restaged for/performed by UALR dancers at University Theatre April 2009 – Little Rock, AR SELECTED for presentation (excerpt) at Dance Coalition Concert April 25–26, 2009 – Springdale, AR Juried selection by outside adjudicators, Frank Vega and Aaron Girlinghouse, as top choice for concert.
Object of My Affection Premiere: November 2004 Performed by Wichita State University dancers November 2004 – Wichita, KS Restaged for the American College Dance Festival at University of Central OK March 2005 – Edmond, OK
Moving On Premiere: March 2004 Performed by Grand Valley State University dancers at Louis Armstrong Theatre March 2004 – Allendale, MI
Waltzing Matilda Premiere: October, 2003 Performed by Grand Valley State University dancers October, 2003 – Allendale, MI
Gems from Quicksilver Premiere: November 22, 2002 Originally created on the dancers at Dickinson College’s Mather Theatre November 22, 2002 – Carlisle, PA Adjudicated at American College Dance Festival in Buffalo, NY in 2003 March 2003 – Buffalo, NY Restaged at Missouri St. Univ. (guest choreographer) – Coger Theatre April 21–24, 2005 – Springfield, MO Restaged for/performed by UALR dancers at University Theatre April 15–17, 2011 – Little Rock, AR Performed by Univ of Arkansas dancers for Rebirth, at U of A (guest artist) Dec 2–4, 2022 – Fayetteville, AR
Through Many, One Premiere: November 22, 2002 Performed by Dickinson College Dancers at Mathers Theatre November 22, 2002 – Carlisle, PA
Changes– M.F.A. Thesis Concert November 2001 A collection of choreographic selections presented as a body of work inspired by great jazz composers and musicians. Premiered two new works: Covetous, Our Bond Endures (2001) and When the Recesses Take Hold (2001). Also featured: Beyond Rahsaan (2000) and CROSS (2000).
Covetous, Our Bond Endures Premiere: November 2001 Premiered at Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, UMCP November 2001 – College Park, MD Performed by Perpetual Motion Dance Company (guest choreographer) June 3–4, 2011 – Oklahoma City, OK Restaged for/performed by UALR dancers at UALR University Theatre April 18–21, 2013 – Little Rock, AR Performed by Tee-Bo-Dans at Peridance/Salvatore Capezio Theater June 16, 2013 – New York, NY Performed by Tee-Bo-Dans at Baltimore Theatre Project June 20–23, 2013 – Baltimore, MD
When the Recesses Take Hold Premiere: November 2001 Premiered at Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, UMCP November 2001 – College Park, MD Solo performed and choreographed by Stephanie Thibeault November 2001 – College Park, MD Performed at Dickinson College Mathers Theatre November 22–24, 2002 – Carlisle, PA
STRAND Premiere: May 9, 2001 Premiered at Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, UMCP May 9, 2001 – College Park, MD Evening-length collaborative performance art work, blending movement, live and computer-generated music, video, and computer-generated images. Debuted May 9, 2001 in the new Dance Theatre, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.
Beyond Rahsaan Premiere: November 2000 Premiered by Stephanie Thibeault, Connie Fink, and Jennifer (Martinez) Dorsey November 2000 – College Park, MD Performed at Publick Playhouse in 18th Annual Choreographers Showcase* February 2001 – Cheverly, MD Restaged for/performed by Wichita St Univ dancers at Miller Concert Hall April 2008 – Wichita, KS Performed by Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre on tour in Taiwan May 2008 – (various cities) – Taiwan Restaged for/performed by UALR dancers at UALR University Theatre April 15–17, 2011 – Little Rock, AR Selected by Sean Curran and Jane Comfort for presentation at the 18th Annual Choreographers’ Showcase (February, 2001) at Publick Playhouse in Cheverly, MD, in the Washington, DC, Metro Area.
CROSS Premiere: November 2000 Premiered by UMCP dancers at Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center November 2000 – College Park, MD Performed at Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center November 2001 – College Park, MD Restaged for/performed by Wichita State University dancers at Miller Concert Hall April 2008 – Wichita, KS
Within the Chaos Premiere: April 2000 Performed by University of Maryland dancers April 2000 – College Park, MD
Sellout Premiere: April 2000 Performed by University of Maryland dancers April 2000 – College Park, MD
GREASE Performances: Spring 1999 Choreographer for Lansdowne High School’s production Spring 1999 – Baltimore County, MD
Ongoing Premiere: 1997 Performed by SURGE Dance Company of Baltimore at Carver Center for the Arts, 1997 – Towson, MD
The Hunt Premiere: 1995 Performed by Kinetics Dance Theatre’s Student Dance Company Baltimore, MD
Orchid Variations Premiere: 1995 Performed by Anne Arundel County Summer Dance Workshop dancers. Anne Arundel County, MD
La Joie de Jeunesse(The Joy of Youth) Premiere: 1994 Performed by Kinetics Student Dance Company at Howard County Ctr for the Arts 1994 – Baltimore, MD
Le Mystere Premiere: 1993 Performed by Southwest Missouri State University dancers at Coger Theatre Spring 1993 – Springfield, MO
Urbana Premiere: 1992 Performed by Southwest Missouri State University dancers at Coger Theatre Spring 1992 – Springfield, MO Re-staged for the American College Dance Festival, 1993, Iowa City, IA Iowa City, IA
Various other works created for concerts and musicals include: Harbor Arts Center, Baltimore, MD (1998–1999), Lansdowne High School, Baltimore Co., MD (1998–1999), Carver Center for the Arts, Towson, MD (1997–2000), Kinetics Dance Theatre, Baltimore, MD (1994–1996), CRE-8 Summer Gifted Program, NE Arkansas (1991), Nettleton High School Musicals and Choir Concerts, Jonesboro, AR (1985–1989).