A contemporary modern/improvisation dance project & company based in NYC. I like to give myself and others choice, and the ability to make that choice.
Through our sense of contemporary movement, Alexis Convento & Artists become available to moments of freedom through willingness and action. Our company recognizes both gestural and athletic phrases, fluid transitions, and instinctual qualities through choreography and improvisational score. We are interested in the evolution of artistry by melding dance with sensory and texture in order to create
10/01/2013
Hello friends! See Artistic Director, Alexis Convento, as a featured dancer in Rags & Ribbons' music video!!! What a good time!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXs53gDPNT8&feature=share&list=UU7H-vSGrRvQ7lx1VnC0vEtw
Rags & Ribbons- Rubikon Official music video for "Rubikon", the latest single off of our new EP, Magnesium Dreams, out October 8th, 2013. Director: Corydon Wagner http://www.corydon...
08/17/2013
Check some early ideas of "and you invented me, and i invented you" from Blind Tiger at JACK from July! Enjoy!
http://youtu.be/wKOez2e_NrQ
Alexis Convento Blind Tiger July www.blindtiger-jack.com
07/28/2013
TWO *FREE* CHANCES to see Artistic Director, Alexis Convento, of Alexis Convento & Artists in her first solo evening length work, "and you invented me, and i invented you," an exploration into the psyche of a woman in doubt.
Performance with audience elimination/participation, connection + realization.
AUGUST 2nd//8pm at Alumni Theater Company's Fresh Art Festival.
AUGUST 3rd//4pm at The Wassaic Project Dance Performances in Wassaic, NY.
BOOM. Be there... something you don't want to miss out on.
07/24/2013
**ONE-NIGHT ONLY + FREE EVENT**
Check out Artistic Director, Alexis Convento, in her first evening length solo work, "and you invented me, and i invented you," to be premiered at Fordham Alumni Company's FRESH ART Series on August 2nd at 8pm. Audience elimination, character development + dramatic score, are a few of the ideas to be played!
Be there. You don't want to miss out!
More about the event at: https://www.facebook.com/events/147606062104317/
07/19/2013
SUNDAY: A new solo score by our Artistic Director will be shown at BLIND TIGER at JACK this Sunday, July 21st at 7pm. $10 at the door. Be there!
Lounge. See art. Drink. Be merry.
This SUNDAY: Check out Artistic Director, Alexis Convento, at BLIND TIGER at JACK. 7pm. $10 tix at door. Beer/wine. Dance, music, burlesque + more. Come join!
07/17/2013
TONIGHT FRIENDS!!! Check out Artistic Director, Alexis Convento, alongside Emiliano Melis_music designer at The Paper Box in good ol' Brooklyn at 8pm. *FREE FREE FREE*
Check out Phase 1 of GHOST, an experimental art performance + live soundscape.
More about GHOST here: http://www.emilianomelis.com/ghost.html
Emiliano Melis_music designer Video by Gemma Fleming Camera Operator - Alex Mercado Models - Anna Marcell and Miles Wickman Hair and Makeup - B. Niles Post Production - ADV Collective Shot at Running Rebel Studios (Brooklyn, NY) Special Thanks - Danny Albert, Jessie Peterson, and Claudia Trombin
07/16/2013
TOMORROW, July 17th: Artistic Director, Alexis Convento will be alongside Emiliano Melis_music designer at The Paper Box in Brooklyn, tomorrow at 8pm, for GHOST, an experimental arts experience.
Check the event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/559980394048603/
THREE CHANCES TO CHECK OUT Alexis Convento & Artists this SUMMER!
1. July 21st: Blind Tiger at JACK in Brooklyn, presenting a new work!
2. Weekend of July 27th/28th: Figment Boston 2013 with Allison Jones/ Allison Jones Dance in collaboration with Dave Irwin/ organicMobb, "whitenoise," a site-specific performance art + architectural installation. (We have an Indiegogo campaign happening next week! We would LOVE your support!)
3. Weekend of August 2nd-4th: Presenting a new solo work at The Wassaic Project come camp out upstate, enjoy good music + vibes!
Come out wherever you are and see what's been brewing!
WOOHOO! Our 1st week at Mana Contemporary has been such an uplifting experience. Meaningful moments, more clarity, no limitations... we are building some wonderful things.
06/13/2013
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06/13/2013
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