2025 MEN IN DANCE Choreographers Showcase

This is the 6th iteration of this biennial event and features five (5) choreographers’ new works followed by a moderated discussion with a panel of local dance notables following each intermission.  Each evening will feature a different group of panelists, all selected for their knowhow and expertise in the craft of choreography. Audience members are also encouraged to submit feedback and observations on written cards, which choreographers are given to assist with their artistic growth and development.

We are pleased to announce our 2025 Choreographers as follows:

• Derek Crescenti (New York, NY) with a group piece

• Marlo Martin (Seattle, WA) with a duet

• Robbi A. Moore (Seattle, WA) with a duet

• Madeline Roman (Washington, DC), with a duet and a live musician

• Will Jessup (Vancouver, BC) with a solo piece expanded for this event

We welcome back our moderator for the event Gérard Théorêt, a Seattleite with over four (4) decades of experience as a dancer, choreographer, teacher, and theatrical director.  Our Dance Panel Includes:

• Friday, September 26:

  • Victoria Watts – Artistic Director, Moisture Festival

  • Alex Ung – Founder and Artistic Director of The Guild Dance Co.

  • Alia Swersky – Movement Artist and Dance Educator

• Saturday, September 27

  • Keyes Wiley – Dance Educator and Creator

  • Marie Chong – Educator, Choreographer, and Director of ARC Dance

  • Deshawn Morton – Community Leader and School Director of TUPAC Tacoma

• Sunday, September 28

  • Katilyn McCarthy – Dance Creator and Editor of Seattle Dances

  • Donald Byrd – Artistic Director of Spectrum Dance Theatre

  • Jennifer Salk – Professor and Fellow at the University of Washington Depart of Dance