Alexis Convento & Artists

Alexis Convento & Artists 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

a high level of integrity during the process on and off stage. During the creative process, there is a high level of collaboration with my artists, whether it be writing descriptions in order to derive movement from text, or facilitating task-oriented work with an essence of choreography. It is vital in a sense; I am more interested in honest movement that comes from an internal and comfortable place, in order to find discovery and new positions in oneʼs own work. Choice is important in order to create work from an organic place, to give oneself a “surprise” aesthetic to work and the process of it, and to find a sense of freedom within dance and movement.

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.

07/28/2013

Alexis Convento & Artists's cover photo

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.

07/19/2013

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
Emiliano Melis_music designer

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

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/

06/21/2013

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!

06/15/2013

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

from Artistic Director, : a moment between + .

06/13/2013

Day 3 at : Articulate your practice + develop a system. Photo: .

06/09/2013

We are so excited to have our Residency start TOMORROW at the Armitage Gone! Dance Studios at Mana Contemporary! So excited to develop new work, concepts and possibilties!

06/09/2013

Look at our lovely dancers at the B&B Carousel Opening Event at Coney Island! Thanks to Contaminate NYC for the wonderful opportunity!

Alexis Convento & Artists performance at the opening of B&B Carousell, Coney Island

06/09/2013
Blind Tiger

NEXT SUNDAY check out Artistic Director, Alexis Convento, at Blind Tiger 5 at JACK in BK! She'll be performing a new solo work! More details soon...

Want to know more about Blind Tiger? GO HERE: http://www.blindtiger-jack.com/

A monthly collaborative arts night at JACK in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn.

05/29/2013

CONGRATULATIONS to us! We have a joint artist residency happening in JUNE with the CURRENT SESSIONS at the Armitage Gone! Dance Studios at Mana Contemporary! You can join in on the fun too! Get involved! More details soon!

05/25/2013

Many things brewing for Alexis Convento & Artists this summer! Be on the lookout!

05/18/2013

Check out Artistic Director, Alexis Convento, at :pushing progress a company/a workshop this SUNDAY with collaborator Bennyroyce Royon, of Bennyroyce Dance Productions, under their joint name, AC + BR! They will be presenting the FULL version of "heartstrings,' with even more layers and deeper capabilities than ever! Don't miss out! It sure should be a treat! If not, be curious and LEARN WITH US on Thursday at Dance New Amsterdam!

05/13/2013

We're inspired with movement that reveals, is an essence of, and is honest.

04/23/2013

♥ FB FANS!!! HELP US FIND SOME BALL GOWNS!!!!! ♥

We are in search for at least 5 women's Venetian style ball gown/dresses for an event that will be presented at the end of May in Coney Island! If you have any spare dresses, bodices, full skirts, or know of the best place to rent or buy for cheap, please message/email us at [email protected]! Please share with your circles! Thanks in advance!!

04/08/2013

NYC!!! Do you feel that Spring weather? Calls for a lot of inspiration in the ACA studio! :-)

03/25/2013

Hello Facebook world! Check out our next performance with Bennyroyce Dance Productions at DanceNOW[NYC]RAW Saturday, April 6th at Gibney Dance! FREE to experience, but please RSVP at [email protected]!

We will be presenting an excerpt from "heartstrings" and are joining our choreographic explorations once again as AC + BR!

Let us be your NEW Artistic Crush!


Photo: BHPhotos

03/17/2013

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to one of our gems, Allison Sale! We are so happy to see you grow as an artist year after year! Big kiss!

03/15/2013

We are so excited to present "heartstrings," our newest choreographic collaboration between our Artistic Director, Alexis Convento, and Bennyroyce Dance Productions's Artistic Director, Bennyroyce Royon, at DanceNOW[NYC]RAW on Saturday, April 6th! Details coming soon!

03/11/2013

CONGRATULATIONS to one of our collaborators, Bennyroyce Royon of Bennyroyce Dance Productions on your upcoming residency at Armitage Gone! Dance! Yippee!

We are excited to present one of our former dancers, Bennyroyce Royon and Bennyroyce Dance Productions, in residence at our home studio from April 1 - May 11. We are supporting emerging artists like Benny by offering free rehearsal studio space and showing opportunities in order to help develop their unique choreographic voices, and we are so honored to host Benny next month! Please email [email protected] if you are interested in new our residency program!

02/10/2013

Alexis Convento & Artists + Bennyroyce Dance Productions in "heartstrings" rehearsal at New York Live Arts.

Photos: BHPhotos

About: “heartstrings” is a thoughtful and sincere duet that attempts to navigate the complex maze of tangled feelings via the of contraction and expansion of tactile contemporary gestures and balletic movements.

Choreography + Performance: Alexis Convento + Bennyroyce Royon Music: Machinefabriek

1st Phase: Broadway Barkada's LUMIPAD!: A Pinoy Night of Dance at the Ailey Studios, New York, NY
2nd Phase: Roxy Theater in Morton, Washington on February 10, 2013 and The Meydenbauer Theatre in Bellevue, Washington on February 16 & 17, 2013 as part of Chop Shop: Bodies Of Work, Contemporary Dance Festival 2013.

02/09/2013

Yay! We are in Seattle with Bennyroyce Dance Productions!! Can't wait to experience this city!

01/28/2013
Chop Shop Dance Festival - Contemporary Dance - Bellevue, Washington

Rehearsing with the wonderful Bennyroyce of Bennyroyce Dance Productions today at Joyce SoHo!!! We are so excited for Chop Shop Contemporary Dance Festival happening Feb 16th + 17th!

http://www.chopshopdance.org/

Now celebrating its SIXTH YEAR, Chop Shop: Bodies of Work is the only annual contemporary dance festival held specifically for the Eastside. Recognized as one of the most important dance events of the year, Chop Shop serves up a unique and prolific sampling of contemporary dance from leading nationa...

01/22/2013

Facebook friends!!! Be on the lookout for a brand new spanking website and updates on upcoming performances (including an awesome collab with Bennyroyce Dance Productions)!!

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