THE MOVING MEMORY PROJECT RETURNS TO NYC
The Moving Memory Project returns to New York City this June with two nights of fearless dance and urgent storytelling. Presented by Stefanie Nelson Dancegroup, the event takes place at Broadway Presbyterian Church on June 6 and 7. Through movement, these performances explore identity, memory, and the complex ways we define ourselves and others. Notably, the Moving Memory Project invites audiences to engage with topics often left unspoken, especially around aging, loss, and change.
A Surreal Search for Identity
On Friday, June 6, DEA x DEA opens the Moving Memory Project series. An evening-length work co-choreographed by Stefanie Nelson and Maya Orchin. Drawing inspiration from Bontempelli’s 1925 play Nostra Dea, the piece does more than update a classic. Instead, it uses the story as a springboard to question the roles society imposes on women. As the dancers shift through identities, they reveal the instability of selfhood in a world obsessed with labels.
Furthermore, the production’s design elements add depth to the message. Ting Huang’s costume design reflects transformation, while Sky White Tiger’s music offers a hypnotic soundscape. Altogether, the work is a highlight of the Moving Memory Project, creating an immersive experience. It challenges the viewer to reflect on how identity is both performed and perceived.
Emerging Voices, Lasting Impact
Then, on Saturday, June 7, Moving Memory Next Generation celebrates the next wave of contemporary dance artists. Curated by Nelson, the program features original works that speak to memory, erasure, and resistance. For example, A Black Hole is Everything a Star Longs to Be, created by Marjani Forté-Saunders with performer Idea Reid, explores grief and Black embodiment through text, song, and movement.
In addition, Nunzia Picciallo’s WAMI confronts binary gender norms with visceral intensity. While Anna Rice’s smeard blends surrealism and emotion to explore the subconscious mind. Together, these pieces contribute to the innovative spirit of the Moving Memory Project, pushing the boundaries of dance while making space for new narratives to emerge.
The Moving Memory Project Event Details
June 6: DEA x DEA
June 7: Moving Memory Next Generation.
7:30 PM at Broadway Presbyterian Church, 601 W 114th St, NYC.
Pay as you wish with reservation required
Reserve tickets at Eventbrite
Each performance includes a reception and artist Q and A. Above all, this is the Moving Memory Project’s dance that dares to remember.
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