Meet the DX artists leading Fall classes and programs!
Are you getting as excited as we are for the launch of our Fall classes and programs?! Below, we’re introducing you to the DX artists who will be in the studio—and online—with you this Fall. Plus, don’t forget to come celebrate with us at our FREE Season Kick Off on Saturday, September 10 from 12:00-4:00pm.
Meet Corina Dalzell
Find Corina in Youth Exchange, Teen Exchange, Takoma Park MOVES, and Dance On.
Corina is a teaching artist, choreographer, and performer supporting inclusive dance spaces in the D.C. area. Corina is Youth Programs Lead Artist.
Corina says…
”Dance Exchange's socially relevant approach to art making and devotion to all people as artists keeps me inspired. Its unique collaborative environment is rich in discovery always.”
Meet Judith Bauer
Find Judith in Takoma Park MOVES and Dance On.
After a lifetime of watching dance, Judith Bauer, is happy to be participating in making dance happen. Judith is Dance On Lead Artist and Dance On Creative Aging Advisory Board Member.
Judith says…
"So often we older people live happy and productive lives despite the changes in our bodies. I feel that dance has allowed me to value my aging body, to truly enjoy the changes that time has wrought..."
Meet Maggie Waller
Find Maggie in Takoma Park MOVES (and supporting many of our other classes!).
Maggie is Dance Exchange’s Program Coordinator and Takoma Park MOVES Lead Artist. She is a dancer, choreographer, and teaching artist who pulls from various dance forms, such as Waacking, House, Locking, Breaking, Hip Hop, Postmodern Contemporary, and Tap.
Maggie says…
”I’m beyond grateful to step into the role of Programs Coordinator with DX and continue a legacy of community-centered dancemaking in my new home in the DC area.”
Meet Ibrahim Abdo
Find Ibrahim in Co|Lab.
Ibrahim is our Organizing with Artists for Change Fellow, sponsored in partnership with CEC ArtsLink.
Ibrahim says…
"I’m so delighted to be a part of Co|Lab at Dance Exchange. First, it will be a great honor to be a part of this great community and revisit again the foundational questions of Dance Exchange: Who gets to dance? Where is it happening? What is it about? Why does it matter? Second, I love stories. I love hearing and telling stories. So I’m so excited to hear your story and tell mine and create ours."
Photo Ⓒ Sabrina Cirillo
Meet Cassie Meador
Find Cassie in Takoma Park MOVES, Dance On, and Co|Lab.
Cassie is a choreographer, educator, writer and Executive Artistic Director of Dance Exchange.
Cassie says…
”As I approach 20 years with Dance Exchange, it’s so meaningful to be facilitating as part of our Fall programming. Our work with our local communities and with older adults has been—and will continue to be!—a key part of my Dance Exchange journey.”
Photo credit: Greg Powers
Meet Amanda Newman
Find Amanda in Dance On.
Amanda is a dancer, social worker, community organizer, and Director of Communications at Dance Exchange.
Amanda says…
”Like many at Dance Exchange, our online Dance On class has given me a way to stay connected to other movers and makers even though I don’t live in the DC area. I’m looking forward to logging back on!”
Photo credit: Ben Carver