Stairway To Nowhere (2016)

Music: David Schanzer

Length: 6 minutes

E (2016)

Music: David Schanzer

Length: 10 minutes

Jazz For Six (2016)

Music: David Schanzer

Length: 10 minutes

Untitled (2015) 

Performed 2017 

Music: Apocalyptica 

Length: 5 minutes 

Brothers and Sisters (2015)

Length: 55 min

This investigation of Roman Catholic faith explores the imagery, stories, and music that is witnessed and shared by a congregation.  While paralleling the structure of a traditional mass, it will bring to life unique elements that provide relevance for the world in which we live.  Brothers and Sisters has been presented in both proscenium theater and church venues in its full 55 minute form and in shortened excerpts as needed. 

MacArthur Drive (2012)

Music: Jackie McLean

Length: 10 min

MacArthur Drive is the street I grew up on in Williamsville, NY, a suburb of Buffalo. Our lives are shaped by the environment that surrounds us, and my story is no different. This dance is the beginning of my investigation of those people and circumstances, and how it has created the person I currently am. It's also an invitation for you to begin the same investigation.

Additional version of the piece available to view.

Vivaldi (2008)

Music: Vivaldi (Yo Yo Ma, Bobby McFerrin)

Length: 8 min

Vivaldi (duet and solo sections) explores the call and response of vocals and strings through the call and response of relationships -- this one is sisters, friends, confidants. The leader and follower roles of the two performers shift to allow growth and change for each. The circles created in space and in the body reflect the ongoing, and the plucking of strings, or the heartbeat, keeps time. The soloist is left stronger at the end of the duet to express her independence and her strength. The soloist's movement is about focus, suspension, and circularity of the torso, while remaining grounded.