In this episode of The Creating Victory Podcast, Amy J sits down with long time dance friend and master dance educator Alexandra Beller. Alexandra shares a lifetime of insights on the creative process, the power and importance of contradiction, and raising capable youth in a post Covid world.

Alexandra’s career has impacted the arts community for over three decades. Her choreographic works have been seen around the world and include the prestigious Helen Hayes Award, Lortel Nomination, RNE for Best Choreography,

Her international performance career includes 7 years with the Bill. T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, projects with Martha Clarke, John Turturro, and others. Alexandra Beller/Dances formed in 2001, and she has created over 40 original Dance Theater works, for her own and other companies. Her choreography has been presented at theaters throughout the US and in Korea, Hong Kong, Oslo, Cyprus, St. Petersburg, and Poland.

Says Beller, "I am focused on working with movement as a way to access creative authority, embodied clarity, and deep personal voice. My work supports artists, teachers, activists, facilitators, and guides to strengthen their inner compass while leading, creating, and communicating."

Alexandra holds a BFA/Dance, MFA/Dance and CMA (Certified Movement Analyst) in Laban Movement Analysis/Bartenieff Fundamentals. She is on faculty at Princeton University, Rutgers University, and The Laban/Bartenieff Institute for Movement Studies,. She also has a private Somatic Therapy practice, and has consulted with numerous institutions about curriculum planning, syllabus

Alexandra has a book due for release soon. Check her website for updates. development, and pedagogy including the 92nd St Y, LIMS, and Dancio.com.

More info at: www.alexandrabellerdances.org and www.alexandrabeller.com.

https://www.instagram.com/alexandrabellerdances/

Alexandra's book-The Anatomy of Art-will be available this summer at:

https://www.anatomy-of-art.com/