Alexa West is an artist and choreographer based in New York City. Her research examines the materials and spaces that influence human motion to illustrate the hilarious and absurd conditions that frame our collective embodiment. Her work is presented between gallery and performance spaces and collaborates with performers.
West studied in the professional training program at the Martha Graham School before receiving her BFA from the Cooper Union. Her work has been presented in New York City and Houston, Texas. West was an artist in residence at Chez Bushwick and Otion Front in Brooklyn, NY. She is currently an MFA candidate at Bard College, Milton Avery School of the Arts.
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MAYDAY, photo by Christian Brault
“Congratulations on your Performance Mix #34: Remotely Yours initiative. I hope you all feel delighted with the experience. I must admit that it challenged me to do something a little bit out of my zone. But I am quite happy with the outcome. The first project featuring my son! It will be an unforgettable moment when we will look back at it in a few years.”
– Mélanie Demers
New Dance Alliance
182 Duane Street
New York, NY 10013
(646) 510-1824
All venues are wheelchair accessible.
