DANCES

“Don’t Stop Believ’n” Performed for 2022 Dances on the Lakewalk in Duluth, MN. Choreography by Naomi Christenson and Amber Burns, performed by choreographers with Brianna Hall. Costume designs by Naomi Christenson. Photo by Rachael Robinson.

Living, breathing art

Dances are such complex pieces of art. They are experienced visually, rhythmically, emotionally and spatially by the audience, but also by the performers. It’s a shared experience, and one that effects everyone who partakes. That’s one of the reasons I find it to be such an addictive medium. There’s a beautiful translation of life that happens from initial concept, to choreography, to dancers in space, to the community who watches it. I take great joy in creating these experiences and learning from others as those patterns ripple through them.

My choreographic approach

I create pattern-rich compositions in my choreography. These patterns come alive on bodies playfully moving in space with rhythm, emotion, presence and personality. I orchestrate patterns into visual compositions which transfer information to viewers in a new and often surprising way.


Choreographed by Sarah Reich

Music composed by Carolos Rodgarman and Sarah Reich, recorded locally by Kyle Picha
Performed by Amber Burns and Naomi Christenson

July 9, 2021 | Dances on the Lakewalk
Gichi-Ode Akiing Park, Duluth, MN

Choreography and costume design by Naomi Christenson.

Performed by Erin Tope, Andréa Miller, Nicole Elysian and Naomi Christenson as part of the 2017 Dances on the Lakewalk show in Duluth, MN.

Music: Into the Ocean by Blue October
Videography by Dan Stocke