TRISK ANNOUNCES A DYNAMIC FALL 2024 PERFORMANCE LINEUP

For Immediate Release
AUGUST 5, 2024
BROOKLYN, NY -Triskelion Arts is thrilled to announce its 2024 Fall Performances, showcasing innovative and inspiring new works by trailblazing dance artists.

This upcoming season features the return of Guest Curators Chanel Stone, Cemiyon Barber, and Cleo Reed of Beyond the Black Box with “Black Black Black” Week; the presentation of the first phase of a new project by Nicole von Arx’s collective, NVA & Guests; a three-day immersive performance series curated by Arantxa Araujo and Sara Kostic; the premiere of a new creation by Tushrik Fredericks and Rebecca Margolick; and Trisk’s forty-third Split Bill, a shared evening of debut works by Cayleen Del Rosario and Lavy/VERBAL ANIMAL.

This compelling and dynamic season showcases a wide range of artistic visions and stages of creative development. As a leading platform dedicated to nurturing and elevating both emerging and established dance artists, Trisk will provide this season's artists with essential resources for them to create, refine, and present their work. The programming will drive innovation, inspire audiences, and remove barriers to participation. With a commitment to fostering creativity and broadening the cultural dialogue, we are proud to highlight these incredible artists’ voices in our Fall 2024 season.

SEPTEMBER 17-19, 7:30PM
THE “BLACK BLACK BLACK” WEEK
CURATION BY BEYOND THE BLACK BOX

BBB is proud to announce the return of The “Black Black Black” Week: a three day gathering of dancers, choreographers, and multidisciplinary artists! This event series marks 3 years of Beyond the Black Box. Over 3,600 people have been a part of our community thus far. If you’re new here, welcome!

A note from the BBB Team: “This year’s curation comes straight from the source: a Black Dancer’s Imagination. BBB consistently cultivates cultural spaces meant to celebrate the resilience of our Black dance community. Doors open at 6pm for you to experience: our signature community mural, active photo booth, curated cocktails, soulfood, breathwork, and meditation will all be a part of your experience on September 17- 9th, 2024. With a handpicked curation by the BBB team you are guaranteed to have a Black A** night.

At 7:30 the performances will performances with a guided breathwork ceremony led with an African Drummer.

THE LINEUP

SEPTEMBER 17 - Kashia Kancey and Chalvar Monteiro

SEPTEMBER 18 - Joy-Marie Thompson and Black Lazarus

SEPTEMBER 19 - Claude Johnson and Damontae Hack

The BBB Team will close out every evening with an original work.

Beyond the Black Box (BBB) is an arts and cultural organization dedicated to amplifying Black voices, fostering connections, and educating through immersive experiences. Our mission is to celebrate, honor, and uplift the Black dance community by creating supportive spaces for artists to thrive. Motivated by a desire to address the lack of representation and support we encountered in our own journeys, we are committed to promoting inclusiveness, fairness, and visibility in the dance world.

BBB achieves its mission by producing dynamic multidisciplinary works, including live dance productions, community engagement initiatives, mentorship programs, and educational opportunities. Our approach seamlessly weaves together elements of popular culture with boundless enthusiasm, showcasing the remarkable accomplishments of our community.

With your support, BBB will continue to empower Black dancers and artists who champion social and political principles of inclusivity, fairness, and visibility, ultimately enriching the cultural tapestry of our community. Together, we will create a brighter future where Black voices are celebrated and heard through the transformative power of the arts.

OCTOBER 2, 6:30PM & 8PM
NVA & GUESTS
CRY WOLF (PHASE ONE)

Get a first look at phase one of NVA & Guests' new project. These performances offer a sneak peek into a larger concept still in development. Experience the creative exploration that will shape the final, complete production. Don’t miss your chance to witness the first phase of this groundbreaking work!

"Cry Wolf" is a dance-theater production that interlaces the urgency of climate change awareness with the classic narrative of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf." The project transforms the familiar fable into a contemporary allegory about the dangers of ignoring repeated warnings, both environmental and ethical. Through a blend of highly physical choreography, text, and direct audience interaction, the show challenges spectators to discern truth from deception amidst a flood of information. Utilizing humor, "Cry Wolf" explores themes of responsibility, misinformation, and communal consequence, making it a poignant commentary on the state of our world's climate discourse and democratic engagement. NVA & Guests is excited to present "phase one" of "Cry Wolf" at Triskelion Arts this October!

Cry Wolf was created with the support of a 2024-25 CUNY Dance Initiative Residency at Gerald W. Lynch Theater At John Jay College; Triskelion Arts; and Brooklyn Arts Council.

OCTOBER 24-26, 8PM
[RE]DEFINING [SPACE]
A PERFORMANCE SERIES CURATED BY ARANTXA ARAUJO & SARA KOSTIC

Today the significance of intimate, public, and digital spaces extends beyond their physical or digital boundaries. The way we construct and utilize these spaces has a profound influence on our mental and physical well-being, our perception of reality, and our perception and experience of ‘freedom’. Araujo and Kostic want to examine the loss of space for sub-cultures under the influence and power of the consumer culture and mass media. When is content a positive addition and when is it a pollution?

"[RE]defining[SPACE]" invites us to critically examine how our perception of reality is shaped by the spaces we inhabit. By challenging the boundaries between intimate, public, and digital spaces, we question the existing power structures that reinforce inequality and exclusion. Through artistic interventions, we seek to disrupt the status quo and envision a future where spaces are designed to promote social cohesion, equity, and well-being.

[RE]defining [SPACE] is an immersive three-day performance series inviting audiences to reflect on the transformative power of space and envision alternative possibilities. Each night of the event serves as a platform for artists to explore the intersection of space, evolving identities, and well-being through various artistic disciplines.

THE LINEUP

YOKO MURAKAMI
www.yokoteki.com | @yokoteki

GEORGIA LALE
lalegeorgia.net | @georgia_lale_studio

TYLER ASHLEY
@tylerjashley

JONATHAN TAIKINA TAYLOR
https://www.jonathanttaylor.com/about

MARTITA ABRIL
http://www.martita-abril.org | @picchurris

SARA KOSTIC
@arbor_sara

ARANTXA ARAUJO
www.arantxaaraujo.com | @arantxaaraujo

Arantxa Araujo and Sara Kostic's collaborative work delves into the intricate relationship between humans and resources, shedding light on environmental issues and emphasizing the vital importance of resource preservation for human and ecosystem well-being. Their journey from the confined spaces of a black box to the expansive openness of forests symbolizes their commitment to exploring diverse landscapes and space naratives. Through their artistic endeavors, Araujo and Kostic aim to challenge the ongoing exploitation of the Earth and advocate for a mindful and sustainable connection with our planet. Their collaborations include: "Water Stories" an installation and presentation of performance documentation at BioBAT Art Space, Brooklyn, NY, curated by Elena Soterakis and "Ebb & Flow II" a durational performance & installation in the vast forrest of Rosekill, Rosendale, NY, which followed their first exploration of this series "EBB & FLOW" at Triskelion Arts, Brooklyn, NY. Arantxa Araujo and Sara Kostic's collective work encapsulates a poignant narrative that transcends boundaries, creating a dialogue between art, environment, and humanity. Their projects serve as a testament to the power of artistic collaboration in prompting reflection, awareness, and action towards a more sustainable future for all.

NOVEMBER 21-23, 8PM
TUSHRIK FREDERICKS & REBECCA MARGOLICK
TO BEGIN WITH NO END.

Using spirituality as a vessel of connection and the common denominator between two different yet similar religions; empathy, trust and intimacy is shared within the multitudes of relationships that we embody with each other. To release into the complexities gives us access to be with each other and to see from the other side.

"And now our bodies knew bodies,
They danced in unison, they got tired
They found rest without darkness Our
bodies, the performers of labor and care
could feel and breathe together Our bodies
now weren’t afraid of a sunset."
- Tsohil Bhatia

A co-creation by Tushrik Fredericks & Rebecca Margolick.
Support for this project was provided by Danse Mirage Foundation, Inc, Trust for Mutual Understanding, and Baryshnikov Arts Center Artist Residency

Rebecca Margolick’s solo and multidisciplinary dance works have been presented in Turkey, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Poland, Bulgaria, Mexico, Israel, and across the U.S. and Canada. She was named one of Dance Magazines Top 25 to Watch in 2021 and has received fellowships and residencies from Ailey’s New Directions Choreography Lab, Banff Centre, Derida Stage, Centro de las Artes San Luis Potosí, The Dance Centre Vancouver, and several other organizations. She has created original works on Oregon Ballet Theater, La Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica, Arts Umbrella, LITVAK dance, Ballet B.C.’s Annex, Ailey BFA Program, Michiyaya, and DancePORT Derida.
She is currently developing two new independent duet creations in NYC with Tushrik Fredericks, and in Vancouver with Livona Ellis. She has freelanced with many choreographers and was a company member of Sidra Bell Dance New York from 2012 to 2016. She recently joined as a performer with Andrea Peña & Artists in Montreal.
www.rebeccamargolick.com | @margolick

Tushrik Fredericks (he/him), recipient of the Princess Grace Award (Chris Hellman dance honor), nominated by TRIBE (Founding artistic director, Shamel Pitts) in 2021 is originally from Johannesburg, South Africa. Growing up he found himself drawn toward the style ‘KRUMP‘. He graduated from the Peridance Certificate Program in NYC in June 2015 and has had the opportunity to work with Ate9 dANCEcOMPANY (Danielle Agami, Artistic Director), Sidra Bell Dance New York (Sidra Bell, Artistic Director) and UNA Productions (Chuck Wilt). Fredericks was an assistant lecturer to Sidra Bell at The University of the Arts Philadelphia for Sophomore students (2016-2018). In May 2021 Fredericks received 3rd prize for dance at the SoloTanz Festival in Stuttgart for his first rendition of his self-choreographed solo '(territory) of the heart' and in May 2023 he showcased the completed rendition of the solo at the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts in Brooklyn, NY. Fredericks also received the Baryshnikov Arts Open Fall 2023 residency for a co-choreographed duet with Rebecca Margolick.
www.tushrikfredericks.com | @bytushrikfredericks

DECEMBER 5-7, 8PM
SPLIT BILL #43
CAYLEEN DEL ROSARIO
LAVY/VERBAL ANIMAL

CAYLEEN DEL ROSARIO
Cayleen Del Rosario is a dance artist based in New York City. She earned a BFA from studies at NYU Tisch and Salzburg Experimental Academy of Dance, and is currently a master’s student at The New York Graduate School for Psychoanalysis. Her work has been presented at Triskelion Arts, Movement Research at Judson Church, Provincetown Dance Festival, CPR Center for Performance Research, Truro Center for the Arts, Pageant, Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies, The Tank, and other spaces.
@cayleenanne

LAVY /VERBAL ANIMAL
OH WHAT A DRAG TO BE IN DRAG

Glistening bodies into communion, I say to you. In sweat. In sonic hypnosis. OH WHAT A DRAG TO BE IN DRAG, surrenders itself into a hamster wheel of success, allure, and failed performance. Through extracting consumerist hunger, performers journey through an oblivion of smeared eyeliner, 1 dance belt, and two pairs of bedazzled pantyhose. In an attempt to outperform ourselves, this work serves as a beacon for personal potential, and further, collective expansion.

Lavy is a gender queer, New York City based, choreographic dance artist. Graduating with their BFA in dance from Marymount Manhattan College, their performance credits include works by Kyle Abraham, Andrea Miller, Jenn Freeman, and Nicole Von Arx. In 2021, Lavy founded VERBAL ANIMAL, a cohort of queer multidisciplinary collaborators. Following, Lavy’s work has been presented at the 14th St Y, WAXworks, TADA! Theater, 3 Dollar Bill, Laguardia Performing Arts Center and Triskelion Arts. Additionally, Lavy has received space residencies from MOtiVE Brooklyn and the international choreographic residency at Art Omi. Most recently, Lavy received a commission from Mare Nostrum Elements as a returning choreographer to premiere a new evening length work at Laguardia Performing Arts Center in February of 2024. Currently, Lavy is a Co-Producer for the NY show, Kiss My Face, while also performing and collaborating with NVA & Guests.
verbalanimal.com | @xlavvvy | @verbalanimalco

TICKETS

EARLY BIRDS
$22 / $30 SUPERFAN / $50 🌟 SUPPORTER
$17 HEARTS Ticket for Queer, Trans, BIPOC – any or all
AT-THE-DOOR
$26 / $30 SUPERFAN / $50 🌟 SUPPORTER
$17 HEARTS Ticket for Queer, Trans, BIPOC – any or all

All seating is general admission.

What's Behind Our Ticketing Tiers?
We are thrilled to launch our new tiered ticketing, crafted to prioritize maximum compensation for our incredible artists, fair wages for our production team, and inclusive ticket prices for all our performances. This structure also addresses the financial challenges of producing live performances in NYC by aligning ticket costs more closely with the actual, unsubsidized value of each seat. Our ticket options now range from $17 to $50. Regardless of the ticket price, every attendee will enjoy the same magical experience.

Triskelion Arts, lovingly referred to as Trisk, is a nonprofit organization, live performance venue, and rehearsal space in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, offering NYC-based dance and movement artists high-quality, sustainable opportunities to create and present work. Trisk partners with artists creating trailblazing work that broadens the cultural dialogue and elevates its community’s many voices and perspectives. Trisk is a home for artists and audiences to connect, to make art happen, to make magic. Trisk presents artists practicing, crafting, mining, experimenting, speaking up, and speaking out.

Trisk Presents is made possible with generous support from the Howard Gilman Foundation, the New York State Council on the Arts, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, the Mertz Gilmore Foundation, the Harkness Foundation For Dance, Emma Sheafer Charitable Trust, NYC City Council Discretionary Funding, and NYS State Assembly Discretionary Funding.

https://www.triskelionarts.org/fall-2024
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