KELLY BUWALDA

DIRECTOR, CHOREOGRAPHER, DANCER

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Still from ASCENT, choreography & performance by Kelly Buwalda, film captured by Fred Hatt, original music by Micha Gilad.

Created in September 2020, premiered via livestream February 2021.

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farewell / ascent trailer #2

Farewell and Ascent are two pieces made in 2020 by dancer Kelly Buwalda and filmmaker Fred Hatt, to premiere on February 3, 2021, details TBA.

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farewell / ascent trailer #1

Farewell and Ascent are two pieces made in 2020 by dancer Kelly Buwalda and filmmaker Fred Hatt, to premiere on February 3, 2021, details TBA.

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rehearsal excerpt: Catchweight/Glass Heart

Rehearsal footage of Catchweight/Glass Heart Created during 2014 Chez Bushwick Artist-in-Residency Choreographed by Kelly Buwalda Performers: Kelly Buwalda & Daniel Krstyen

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Friday Flashback Flashmob!

On Sunday Oct 2, 2016 over 200 pantsuit wearing Hillary supporters gathered together to perform a dance founded in unity, love, and inclusivity.

Event Organized and Video Directed by Celia Rowlson-Hall and Mia Lidofsky. Co-choreographed by Celia and Crishon Landers. Produced by Jillian Schlesinger and Liz Sargent. Edited by Jillian Schlesinger and Anais Blondet.

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NDI's Celebration Team at NJPAC: At the River's Edge

The spectacular young dancers of National Dance Institute's Celebration Team return to NJPAC with a vibrant production At the River’s Edge. Featuring original choreography and live music, this event celebrates the cultures, creatures, and cities that thrive "at the river’s edge." NDI’s Celebration Team will samba in the Amazon, strut along the Hudson, pay homage to the

One last show of At the River’s Edge!  Get your $5 tickets and bring the family - pre-show dance class for children of ALL AGES at 2:30!  

Director: Kelly Buwalda, Music Director: Jerome Korman, Costume Designer: Lynn Hippen

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Officially launched!

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Wednesday @ Work Revising Catchweight/Glass Heart For Detroit Dance City Festival With Mariusz Kujawski @eyesofbuwalda @zedancer

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Excited for Fiscal Sponsorship and the ability to receive tax-deductible donations & business services!

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Lifts & laughs while rehearsing for Detroit Dance City Festival & improvising without our props...

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Solo rehearsal @ SILO residency - August 2015

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dance by kelly buwalda, videography by fred hatt, editing by kelly & fred

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Created in collaboration with Fred Hatt

Music by Nils Frahm

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Performed/created by Kelly Buwalda

Filmed/edited by Jimmy Pham

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I really enjoyed being one of the dancer/swimmer women in this video!  Emilyn is a fearless artist and being around her was inspiring.  The pool was freezing but the smiles are real.  My favorite moments shooting were making an underwater wheel (a real synchro move!) with choreographer and friend Hallie Bulleit, and delivering the rotary phone to Emilyn, just in time for her to start the next lyric.  

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Photo by Miro Ćelić - Bianca Johnson & Dancers - February 2013

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Photo by Adam Courtney - Rehearsing in home studio in Brooklyn, New York - May 2012