Anya Russian

+52 55 39 36 65 26 (MX)+1 336 273-6669 (USA)arussian83@yahoo.com

D.O.B. 03/02/83 City: High Point, NCNationality: AmericanGender: Female

TRAINING AND EDUCATION

University of NC-Chapel Hill (B.A. Sociology, 2005); Kirov Academy of Ballet (Washington, DC, 1999-2001); NC School of the Arts (Winston-Salem, NC, 1995-1998); Indiana University Dance Theater (Bloomington, IN, 2001-2002); Chautauqua Dance Festival (New York)Kaatsbaan International Dance Festival (Kingston, NY)

Workshops with: The Henny Jurriëns Foundation (Amsterdam, Netherlands); Cloud at Danslab, Netherlands Dans Theater (Den Haag, Netherlands); and Alvin Ailey American DanceTheater, Maurice Causey, Omega Institute for Holistic Studies (Rhinebeck, NY), et al.

Techniques: classical, neo-classical; contemporary: Kylian, Graham, Horton, Cunningham, Hawkins, GAGA, Contact Improvisation, Release Technique, Flying Low; Salsa; Tango

DANCE COMPANY EXPERIENCE

Compañía Tania Pérez-Salas (Mexico City, MX), Director: Tania Perez-Salas Guest-artist— Ex-stasis, Macho Man (2014)

Theater Lüneberg (Germany)- Guest Artist, Pinocchio, Director: Olaf Schmidt

ZAV-Künstlervermittlung (Artists’ Union Germany) affiliated October 2013—2014

Cyrus Art Production (Greensboro, NC) Director: Duane CyrusLead roles in original contemporary, neo-classical, and dance theater works: “Middle Passage,” “Dreamplay,” “Pas de V_,” “A Seat in History," "Gothem,” “Falling Up” et al. (2009-2013)

Greensboro Performing Arts Company (Greensboro, NC) Director- Jennifer Mitchell Dance-artist with Hawkins style contemporary dance company (2009-2010)

Cobo Brothers Salsa Company (Durham, NC) Directors- James and Milton Cobo (2004-2006)

Ballet Met (Columbus, Ohio), apprentice, Directors: Stanton Welch, Gerard Charles (2002)CHOREOGRAPHY AND SOLO PERFORMANCE

Creeds (Common Ground Theater; Durham, NC), 2012 Interpretive dance choreographed in collaboration with playwright Richard Krawiec and performed in live theater productions.

The Vampire Sonnets (Burning Coal Theater; Raleigh, NC), 2011 Choreographer and dance-artist for original work of interactive theater and dance; Playwright David Nelson Bradsher

Ed Stephenson and the Paco Band, 2010-2011Choreographer and dance-artist during US and international tour—flamenco/contemporary dance fusion performed to live classical Spanish guitar. Living Arts Center (Toronto, Canada), New Haven University (New Haven, CT), The Broach Theater, Studio B First Friday Event (Greensboro, NC), et al.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Creative Movement Classes (adults and children), 2016—Private and group instruction using creative approaches to learning, health, and healing; Built around exploratory practices that develop physical strength and coordination, self-awareness and sensitivity to the space around us, and enhance perception, focus, and communication through the physical and emotional body.

Rehearsal Assistant and Assistant Choreographer with Cyrus Art Productions, 2012-2013

Guest teacher at Greensboro Performing Arts Academy and others, 2011—

THEATER

North Carolina Touring Theater (Greensboro, NC); Brenda Schleunes, DirectorPrincipal actress, Various documentary theater works (2012-2013)

Short Play Festival (Winston-Salem, NC), 2011Actress (Chloe), Disabilities- Director Richard Krawiec

Acting and Theater Studies (Univ. NC-Chapel Hill and Univ. of NC-Asheville) 2002-2004Diverse coursework and performances in: A Doll’s House- Nora; The Rimers of Eldritch- Eva;As You Like It- Celia

EXHIBITIONS

Super G Experiential Residency (Donovan McKnight, United Arts Council), October 2010Month long, experiential art project in local international grocery store, blending artist and subjectsupergresidency@wordpress.com

Moving Images Exhibit, Greensboro Cultural Arts Center (NC) 2011Dance-artist in interactive visual arts exhibit

GRANTS AND AWARDS

2013 Finalist for Netherlands Dans Theater Summer Intensive Program2013 Merit Scholarship Recipient, American Dance Festival (Durham, NC)2010 North Carolina Arts Council Grant, Super G Experiential Creative Residency1998-’01 Merit Scholarships: Kirov Academy of Ballet, North Carolina School of the Arts,

Indiana University Dance Theater, Chautauqua Dance Festival

REFERENCES

Duane CyrusDirector, Cyrus Art Productionscyart4admin@me.com+1 336-906-6083

Richard KrawiecPlaywright, Editor Jacar Pressjacarpress@gmail.com(919) 810-2863

Brenda P. SchleunesProducing Artistic DirectorTouring Theatre of North Carolinabps@ttnc.org336-272-1279