BLOOM: Emerging Artist Festival

December 3rd, 2023 at 7:00 PM & 8:30 PM

Forza Dance presents BLOOM: Emerging Artist Festival - A two-day workshop and performance series designed for emerging artists! The festival features four workshop opportunities, open to the public, in styles ranging from house to contemporary to music collaboration. These workshops are designed to give emerging artists a platform to cultivate their own class, while also providing an affordable opportunity for others to train and grow. Workshops will be held on Saturday, December 2 from 10:30am-4:30pm ($12/drop-in or $40/day). Join the Forza community, dance the day away and mingle with new artists in a supportive environment!

The festival concludes with two curated performances, showcasing 19 original works by emerging choreographers. Join us Sunday, December 3rd (7:00pm and 8:30pm) at The Tank to witness the thrill of emerging voices!

Michaella Barron - Artistic Director

Gabrielle DiNizo - Director of Development

Reché Nelson - Communications Director

Show 1 Choreographers: Ashlynn DeGeorge, Abigail Steinke, Caroline Alter, Faith Brown, Ella Otto, Maddy Sarver, Sarah Hutchinson, Nyah Malone, Miranda Stuck, David Cartahena Lee, Sasha Marlan-Librett, Gioia Von Staden

Show 2 Choreographers: Luke Biddinger, Sumayyah Smith, Shaquelle Charles, Catherine Messina, Nhyira Oforiwaa Asante, Solange Rodrigues, Maddy Hall & John Carrol, Bernadette Bradley

*Please note that this performance will be presented at the Tank's in-person performance space at 312 W 36th St. All attendees and artists will be required to have two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine. Patrons will also be required to wear masks when not eating or drinking.