BodyStories to Present P U R P L E F L A M E At Arts On Site

BodyStories: Teresa Fellion Dance will present their newest full-length work, p u r p l e f l a m e, on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 7pm and Friday, September 20, 2024 at 6:30pm & 8:30pm at Arts On Site - Studio 3R 12 St. Marks Place, NYC. The Thursday performance will culminate with a reception and party which will allow audiences to socialize with the dancers and directors, meet new people, and enjoy light refreshments.

p u r p l e f l a m e delves into the themes of self-identity and the ongoing cycle of creation, destruction, and reconstruction. This passionate endeavor aims to portray a non-linear narrative that journeys through physical struggle and happiness, ultimately reaching a moment of resolution.

"This premiere is very important to the company. p u r p l e f l a m e is a work that explores the strength of human resilience through the perspective of an individual and of a community more broadly. It is an exploration of my own personal health journey, which has led to a new movement language, and expression," said Teresa Fellion.

Statement from the company:

As a company, we've come to deeply understand the journey of healing through the recent experiences of Teresa and the company and their loved ones. We've realized that healing isn't just about the physical aspects-the emotional, mental, social, and economic implications that shape us, leading to growth, transformation, and a path toward greater maturity. These layers of healing weave themselves into our work, adding depth and meaning that reflect our shared journey.

p u r p l e f l a m e

Choreography: Teresa Fellion

BodyStories Company Members: Emanuele Fiore, Gracen Nelson, Natalia Sánchez, Arianna Stendardo, Eddie Stockton

Original Music: John Yannelli

Costume Design: Nina Katan

Lighting Design: Tim Cryan

BodyStories: Teresa Fellion Dance is a contemporary dance company of womxn and non-binary individuals that captures and communicates universal human encounters through dynamic, purposeful movement. We are a multifaceted, highly physical company laced with provocative, emotional, political and humorous edges. Our work is intellectual and highly choreographed in every moment. It is intricately technical and controlled in every nuance, with a look that is not controlled.

BodyStories' mission is to examine depths of society in their darkest and brightest moments, inspiring audiences to physically sense emotional and psychological aspects of the human condition through dance. We use immersive techniques to integrate and empower audiences by navigating them through public and theater spaces in innovative ways of engaging with performance. For Anita's Way with chashama, Fellion developed the site-specific piece Control Dominion exploring power through physical relationality, where audience navigators instructed audience members to move into specific formations in relation to the dancers' shifting positions in the outdoor space.

In addition to creating and performing original works, the company is committed to reaching diverse populations through community engagement and education and maintaining a stable business model to sustain our work. BodyStories has put on free and ticketed public concerts throughout the United States and abroad, and held several workshops with integrated participant performances, such as the Patrick Dempsey Cancer Center, where participants contributed text/movement created in collaboration with BodyStories.