Schoen Movement Company Turns 4!
An overview of the company's biggest events since its inception in 2014; Dancers: Matthew Baker, Kacie Boblitt, Houcem Bouakroucha, Brian Castillo, Mohammed Ali Cherif, Heather Conn, Brandon Cournay, Barton Cowperthwaite, Gina DePool, Cyrinne Douss, Alexandra Doyle, Clinton Edward, Derek Ege, Kayla Farrish, Kais Harbaoui, Monam Khemis, Kalene Marulis, Tyler Philips, Britney Tokumoto, Ashley Robicheaux, Emily Schoen, Alison Ulrich, Jessica Weiss; Musicians: Maria Kistner Conti; Video footage by: Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, Nel Shelby Productions, TuniStudio; Editing: Emily Schoen
Here We Are (Highlights)
"Here We Are" is a work by Schoen Movement Company made in collaboration with 5 Tunisian professional dancers. It showcases how dance can bridge artists of different culture, language, geography, and training. The work was made through a partnership with L'Association Hayyou'Raqs in Tunis, Tunisia and was supported by Dance Motion USA / BAM, the US State Department / US Embassy Tunis, and American Dance Abroad. Performed at the Tunisian National Theater on Saturday, October 14th, 2017 Choreography: Emily Schoen with the dancers Dancers: Kacie Boblitt, Houcem Bouakroucha, Mohamed Ali Cherif, Cyrinne Douss, Kais Harbaoui, Britney Kerr, Monam Khemis, Emily Schoen Music: Blue Claw Underground, The Books, Frank Bretschneider, Houses, Jonsi & Alex Video footage by TuniStudio, Editing by Emily Schoen
A Movement Flight: Brooklyn Brewery
Schoen Movement Company at Brooklyn Brewery, featuring guest companies B.S Movement and LoudHoundMovement. Choreography- Emily Schoen with the dancers; Dancers- Clinton Martin, Britney Kerr, Tyler Phillips, Ashley Robicheaux, Brian Castillo, Alexandra Doyle, Emily Schoen; Video and editing- Mary John Frank
Big Dance In Small Spaces: Rockaway Brewery
Schoen Movement Company with Rockaway Brewing Co presented "Big Dance in Small Spaces." Real Dancing in a Real Brewery from May 24th & 25th, 2016. Choreography- Emily Schoen with the dancers; Dancers- Kacie Boblitt, Brandon Cournay, Britney Kerr, Clinton Martin, Tyler Phillips and Emily Schoen; Video and editing- Mary John Frank
Storyboard (Highlights)
Filming of this premiere took place at Jacob's Pillow Inside/Out Dance Festival on July 1st, 2015. Choreography: Emily Schoen Music: Original Composition by Omar Zubair Dancers: Kacie Boblitt, Brandon Cournay, Tyler Phillips, Britney Tokumoto Filming: Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Editing: Emily Schoen
A Jointed Affair (Highlights)
Filming of this premiere took place at Jacob's Pillow Inside/Out Dance Festival on July 1st, 2015. Choreography: Emily Schoen Music: Project Trio Dancers: Kacie Boblitt, Brandon Cournay, Tyler Phillips, Britney Tokumoto Filming: Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Editing: Emily Schoen
Ten Tiny Dances, Episode #10: A Jointed Affair
Choreography: Emily Schoen, Dancers: Tyler Phillips and Emily Schoen, Music: "Dr Nick (Live)" by Project Trio, Lighting: Michael McGee, Venue: Secret Theatre LIC, Video by Nel Shelby Productions
Ten Tiny Dances, Episode #9: Bounce Quartet
Choreography: Emily Schoen; Dancers: Brandon Cournay, Tyler Phillips, Britney Tokumoto, Emily Schoen; Music: "Tire Swing" by Kimya Dawson; Video by Nel Shelby Productions
Ten Tiny Dances, Episode #8: Foot Dance
Choreography: Emily Schoen; Dancers: Kacie Boblitt, Gina dePool, Britney Tokumoto, Jessica Weiss; Music: "Les Passants" by Zaz; Venue: Sweetleaf LIC; Video by Nel Shelby Productions
Ten Tiny Dances, Episode #7: So Many Ways
Choreography: Emily Schoen, Dancer: Emily Schoen, Music: "So Many Ways to Die" by Mason Jennings, Lighting: Michael McGee, Assistant: Breeanah TreChelle Breeden, Venue: Secret Theater LIC, Video by Nel Shelby Productions
Ten Tiny Dances, Episode #6: City Run
Choreography: Emily Schoen, Dancers: Kacie Boblitt and Tyler Phillips, Music: "New Dorp, New York" by SBTRKT feat. Ezra Koenig, Video by Nel Shelby
Ten Tiny Dances, Episode #5: Little Lisa
Choreography: Emily Schoen; Dancers: Emily Schoen, Kacie Boblitt, Brandon Cournay, Tyler Phillips, Britney Tokumoto; Music: "Little Mona Lisa" by Mick McAuley & Winifred Horan; Lighting: Michael McGee; Assistant: Breeanah TreChelle Breeden; Venue: Secret Theatre; Video by Nel Shelby Productions
Ten Tiny Dances, Episode #4: The General
Choreography: Emily Schoen, Dancer: Tyler Phillips, Music: "General Guinness" by Boys of the Lough, Venue: Sweetleaf LIC, Video by Nel Shelby Productions
Ten Tiny Dances, Episode #3: Face Dance
Choreography: Emily Schoen, Dancers: Kacie Boblitt, Gina dePool, Britney Tokumoto, Jessica Weiss, Music: "Dueling Banjos" by Curtis McPeake and Dueling Banjos, Venue: Sweetleaf LIC, Video by Nel Shelby Productions
Ten Tiny Dances, Episode #2: Mind the Gap
Choreography: Emily Schoen, Dancers: Kacie Boblitt and Emily Schoen, Music: "Hover I" by Andrew Bird, Lighting: Michael McGee, Assistant: Breeanah TreChelle Breeden, Video by Nel Shelby Productions
Ten Tiny Dances, Episode #1: Ready/Set
Choreography: Emily Schoen, Dancers: Brandon Cournay and Tyler Phillips, Music: "Neckbrace" by Ratatat, Lighting: Michael McGee, Assistant: Breeanah TreChelle Breeden, Video by Nel Shelby Productions
In One Ear and Out My Brother
Choreography: Emily Schoen Original Music: Glen Fittin Dancers: Matthew Baker, Kacie Boblitt, Brandon Cournay, Barton Cowperthwaite, Allison Ulrich
COMPLEX: n, as in an apartment building or state of mind
(Highlight Video)
Danced by Kacie Boblitt, Jay Carlon, Heather Conn, Brandon Cournay, Derek Ege, Kayla Farrish, Kyle Mullins, Elliott Reiland, Britney Tokumoto, Allison Ulrich. Curated by the Gibney Dance boo-koo award for emerging artists in New York. Video by Nel Shelby Productions.
COMPLEX: n, as in an apartment building or state of mind
(Full Piece)
Danced by Kacie Boblitt, Jay Carlon, Heather Conn, Brandon Cournay, Derek Ege, Kayla Farrish, Kyle Mullins, Elliott Reiland, Britney Tokumoto, Allison Ulrich. Curated by the Gibney Dance boo-koo award for emerging artists in New York. Video by Nel Shelby Productions.
Robotic Love
Danced by Jay Carlon and Emily Schoen
Little Lisa
Danced by Emily Schoen
Banjo Suite
Danced by Lauren Cannon, Jesse Dunham, Kim Gair, Marielis Garcia, Lane Halperin, Mindy Upin