Events: 2025–2026
Follow my journey as a scholar, performer, and artist. From residencies and teaching engagements to performances and festivals, stay updated on where and how to engage with me!
2025 Events
January
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Santa Fe Art Institute Residency
Date: January 7–20
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Description: During this residency,I am developing an interdisciplinary project that explores Indigenous cosmologies and performance as ceremony. -
Teaching at the Seneca Iroquois National Museum
Date: January 22–February 1
Location: Salamance, NY
Description: A series of workshops and classes focusing on embodiment, and somatic practices. Teaching with Rosy Simas and sharing our knowledge with Native youth and elders
February
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Macalester College Native Play Festival
Date: February 6–9
Location: St. Paul, MN
Description:I am producing this festival, showcasing Indigenous playwrights and performers in a celebration of Native storytelling.
March
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NMU United Conference: Maawanji’idiwag/Dibaajimo
Date: March 16–18
Location: Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
Description: Presenting "Maawanji’idiwag/Dibaajimo," an act of communal restoration through performance and storytelling. Working with Shannon Epplett and Justin Schapp -
Performing with Rosy Simas Danse at Jacob’s Pillow
Date: March 26–April 6
Location: Becket, MA
Description: Developing Mind of Peace with Rosy Simas Danse
June
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Mind of Peace Residency with Rosy Simas Danse
Date: June 9–15
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Description: A week-long residency to deepen the collaborative work on Mind of Peace -
Dance Studies Association Conference
Date: June 24–25
Location: Washington, D.C.
Description: Presenting an Indigenous working group -
NAISA Conference
Date: June 21–30
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Description: Performing two José Limón solos and serving as a council member
September–October
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Teaching at Colorado College (Block 2)
Date: September 22–October 15
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Description: Teaching "Embodiment, Ceremony, and Indigenous Futurities," a course exploring Indigenous traditions and performance.
November–December
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Indigenous Contemporary Art Festival
Date: November 1–7 (Tentative)
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Description: Producing a new iIndigenous Interdisciplinary Festival -
Mind of Peace Residency with Rosy Simas Danse
Date: November 16–December 7
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Description: Rehearsals and development for upcoming performances in 2026, including the Walker Art Center.
2026 Events
February–March
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Teaching at Colorado College (Block 6)
Date: February 16–March 11
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Description: Performances of José Limón solos. -
Mind of Peace Residency with Rosy Simas Danse
Date: March 13–22
Location: Minneapolis, MN
May
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Mind of Peace at the Walker Art Center
Date: May 5–16
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Description: Experience the culmination of Mind of Peace with Rosy Simas Danse!
Stay Connected
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