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As a choreographer, writer, and director, I build worlds for dance to live in. I imagine my pieces like good books: they take you to another world, get you to think and feel, and keep you awake in your seat. The music, movement language, writing, lighting, costuming, set, and staging are integral to the total effect, design, and singleness of each work. My mission is to create art that enthralls audiences of all backgrounds and is accessible for those not familiar with dance.
Rooted in contemporary and dance theatre movement with clear musicality, I develop each new creation with its own dynamic movement language, generated from specific tasks directly related to the themes of each work. (For example, a work about fading memories used tasks based on challenging recollection.) Each work I make is singular and therefore memorable. My skills in narrative, humor, pacing, and playwriting interest a wide demographic of viewers, and my works seek to offer community engagement opportunities in conjunction with performance.
In realizing these artistic goals, I also curate a healthy space in which to make these ideas come to life. I believe in taking care of each member on my team and that a healthy creation environment can be simultaneously both productive and enjoyable.
Colin choreographs for all ages and levels, from students to theater movers to professional dancers. For more information, answers to questions, and bookings, please to use the contact form or send an email to colinheininger @ gmail.com.