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Heather Dutton

Heather Dutton (she/they) is a Brooklyn based choreographer, performer, and teaching artist. Their choreographic work is informed by a creative background in theatre, comedy, and movement practices, and she is steered by a desire to tell stories that invite any member of any audience to lean all the way in. In recent years, they have created new works with Spark Theater Festival and Mare Nostrum Elements Emerging Choreographers Series. Her work has also been presented at Dixon Place, the Craft NYC, the Koresh Come Together Dance Festival, and ACDA. Heather has performed with NYC and Philly based choreographers including Donna Scro, Yeujia Low, Elizabeth Dishman, Megan Flynn, Natalie Gotter, and others. She has also taught dance in NYC public schools with the National Dance Institute since fall of 2021. Her background in gender studies paired with her queer identity has led her to a creative life that deeply considers the ins and outs of identity and the way it situates itself within the body. She is very excited to be sharing some of these explorations with the community at Here Arts Center, and is deeply grateful to all who helped make this work possible.

Abigail Linnemeyer

Abigail Linnemeyer (she/they) is a Brooklyn based performer, choreographer and dance activist. She is physically invested in improvisation, partner work, and athleticism. Her queer identity inspires her research into gender in process and community outreach. She is currently working with, Johnnie Cruise Mercer/TheREDprojectNYC, m i c c a, and ChrisMastersDance. In recent years, she has worked on projects with Kayla Farrish, MICHIYAYA Dance, Elizabeth Dishman, Megan Flynn, Mark Dendy, Heather Dutton and Grounded Aerial Dance Company. Since Abigail’s relocation to NY in 2021 they have had the opportunity to perform at BAM, Dixon place, TADA Theater, House of YES, 92nd St Y, NoOSPHERE Arts, and Lincoln Center among other non-traditional spaces. In addition to Abigail’s creative efforts, she is part of Dance/NYC’s Junior Committee. Abigail is eager to continue to pursue her desire to work in environments that center collaborative values and actively work to uplift queer communities.

Grace Slear

Grace Slear (They/She) is an artist based in Brooklyn, New York. Growing up in Pennsylvania, their passion for the arts was nurtured at The Center for Performing and Fine Arts (CPFA) and blossomed throughout their education there from 6th-12th grade. Grace attended The Boston Conservatory for one year, and left school for the opportunity to be in Footloose at the Kennedy Center. From there Grace began a life and career in New York City. Grace then made their Broadway Debut in Jagged Little Pill, as a Swing and Understudy for Jo. Upon the closing of that show, Grace originated roles in new musicals such as Shook, and The Tattooed Lady. A very exciting upcoming credit includes Mean Girls The Movie Musical, which they filmed this winter and spring. Grace spends their free time working on music and gigging with their musical partner Sage, under the name Grace+Sage. Grace is beyond thrilled to be part of this process and project, and looks forward to sharing it with audiences!

Theo Armstrong

Theo Armstrong (he/they) is a figment of your imagination. They explore the intersection of person and persona through their drag alter ego, Luxury Bones. In his human incarnation, he has worked with Narcissister, micca, Thea Little, ChristinaNoel and the Creature, Rebecca Pappas, Milka Djordevich, Andrea Haenggi/the Environmental Performance Agency, and others. His written work has appeared in Isele Magazine, Sinking City, The Brooklyn Rail, and Culturebot, among other places. He received a BA in English Literature and a BFA in Dance Performance from the University of Iowa.

Emory McAlpine

Emory McAlpine (They/He) is a dancer who recently graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies which merged Dance, Psychology, Spanish, and Fine Art from Goucher College in Towson, Maryland. They received training in Vaganova and Cecchetti Ballet technique as well as Horton, West African, Hip Hop, Heels, Afro-Contemporary, and other Contemporary styles. In addition to that, they have performed in works presented at the American College Dance Association, the Baltimore Rhythm Festival, and the American Dance Festival by both professional and student choreographers including Rosie Herrera, Maurice Curry, Iquail Shaheed, Mustapha Braimah, and Eric Rivera. They are currently based in their hometown of Wynnewood, Pennsylvania.

Lara Atry

Lara Atry (she/they) is a Brooklyn-based interdisciplinary artist, director, and producer. They pursue work that interrogates structure, embodies humanity, and creates worlds. Lara is currently an associate producer at Carnegie Hall focusing on educational and social impact programming. BA: Muhlenberg College