Our new Spotlight collection emerged out of the need for audiences and different artists to attach with dancers who they could not know–as a result of the artist is new to the world, or from a distinct technology or pocket of the dance scene. The Q&A format lets Seattle dance artists to introduce themselves in their very own phrases, or share the place they’re on this second in time.
Photo: IY Cardona
Name and pronoun:
Nicole Cardona — Most name me Nikki! (she/they)
When did you come to Seattle and why?
My associate is within the army and we acquired stationed up right here for his or her first contract!
What’s your position in Seattle dance?
I really feel above all else I’m a supporter of the Seattle dance scene. Since transferring right here and assembly the dancers of Seattle, I’ve felt such a deep sense of neighborhood and assist from everybody concerned. I too hope to make others really feel simply as supported. Under the realm of dance I put on many hats. I’ll at all times take into account myself a scholar as a result of I imagine that there’s at all times extra data on the market to study. I presently dance for Coriolis Dance Collective and Badmarmar DANCE. After a year-long hiatus from making work, I’ve simply began creating work once more and it has been so fulfilling. I’m additionally a trainer at Dance Fremont.
What sort of work is your favourite to make/do?
I like an extended rehearsal course of the place rehearsals span over just a few months’ time and the work has time to alter and develop. Longer processes permit the connection you construct with the folks you’re employed with to deepen because it will get nearer to point out time.
Tell us about your subsequent efficiency or final efficiency.
I’ve just a few very thrilling performances developing! On January twenty first I shall be premiering and performing with Rhea Keller in my work These heavy bones as part of the Wielding Forms Dance Festival curated by Coriolis Dance Collective. The following weekend, January Twenty sixth-Twenty eighth, is The Bridge Project hosted by Velocity. I shall be premiering a piece referred to as These heavy bones; I’ve carried, carried out by Devin Muñoz. My hope is to mix these works someday and create a night size work.
Photo: IY Cardona
What do you carry to the rehearsal room?
I work in a extremely collaborative course of. I care very a lot concerning the views that dancers and performers share and attempt to create dialogue round no matter idea we’re working with in order that once we begin to create the work, the intention is on the forefront of the piece. I work as a private coach when I’m not dancing so I attempt to present an area the place cross coaching is part of the method to assist hold the dancers feeling sturdy and balanced.
Tell us about your favourite efficiency that you just’ve seen in Seattle and why you liked it.
I’ve actually liked the 1, 2, 3, and 4 exhibits hosted by co— (Maya Tacon and Emma Lawes). It was a beautiful approach to meet much more of the Seattle dance Community.
What are some media that you just love or which are influencing you proper now?
I actually love poetry and extremely suggest any poetry guide by Rupi Kaur. My favourite is house physique.
Recommend three issues!
- Ballet Rituals at Aether 9:30-11:30am on Tuesdays and Fridays. The most inclusive ballet lessons I’ve been to in a very long time.
- Undercurrent 9:30am on Wednesday mornings. This class encapsulates neighborhood whereas additionally diving into flooring work.
- Go to Monkey Grind espresso in Greenwood for what I really feel is the most effective vanilla latte within the space.
If folks wished to comply with you and your work, what’s one of the simplest ways for them to do this?
You can comply with me on instagram! @n__cardona