James Barrett (They/Them) is a queer, Brooklyn-based performer, director, and educator. They have shared their solo and group works at New Dialect (TN), the Barn at Lee (MA), Green Space, Pageant and Movement Research at Judson Memorial Church. James’ creative practice incorporates theatrical and kinesthetic studies investigating the “empty nature” of things through songs, vignettes and dances. They lead local workshops in Brooklyn highlighting aspects of their creative process. Through companies they have collaborated with renowned dancemakers such as Rosie Herrera, Lauren Edson, Yin Yue, Banning Bouldin, and Joy Davis. Most recent experiences of theirs include projects with Dolly Sfeir, Ben Green, and Faye Driscoll, with whom they created the critically-acclaimed and Bessie-nominated work, “Weathering,” which is now touring nationally and internationally. They have worked independently and through companies as a rehearsal assistant and teaching artist, instructing at various programs including Jazzgoba Dance Academy (Costa Rica), Perry-Mansfield, Tulane University, and The Juilliard School.
Five performers croon and shout after a fleshy landscape. They collectively search for, question, and exaggerate their own senses of self. Muscles contract and expand and emptiness billows in the room.
“It was a pleasure and an honor to be part of Performance Mix Festivals #31 (Infinite Corridor) and #36 (Meeting the Moai: Head Over Heels.) In both instances, the artists were made to feel welcomed and truly celebrated for their work, as reflected by attention to publicity, technical needs, and convivial gatherings.This festival truly practices diversity, equity, and inclusion, as manifested in their roster of performing artists each year. Big thanks to New Dance Alliance, Karen Bernard, and the entire Performance Mix Festival team who make it such a fulfilling and joyful experience for artists and audiences alike.”
– Hortense Gerardo
New Dance Alliance
182 Duane Street
New York, NY 10013
All venues are wheelchair accessible.
