OUR DANCERS
Embodiment Contemporary Dance
CONTEMPORARY • CONNECTIVITY • COMMUNITY • COLLABORATION
Who We Are
Duke's Contemporary and Improvisational Dance Community
Founded in 2020, Embodiment Contemporary Dance was born out of a desire for a space to connect with others through contemporary dance. We strive to provide a community for dancers who are passionate about finding their own voice in movement through improvisation, choreography, classes with guest teachers, and more. Our core values are:
• contemporary
• connectivity
• community
• collaboration
Recent & Upcoming Work
Embodiment is currently in process for our annual Spring Showcase!
Check out our media page and/or Youtube channel to see photos and videos of previous works!
Date TBD:
Spring Showcase
Reynold's Industries Theater
To receive details on upcoming auditions, as well as information about open classes, improvisation workshops, performances, and more, be sure to fill out the interest form below!
![INTRODUCING RACHEL LOISELLE
Rachel is from Scottsdale, AZ, and is studying Biology and Dance on a pre-med track. She started dancing at the age of three and has competed in a variety of styles, including contemporary, ballroom, and ballet. She also competed and cheered as a member of her high school’s varsity dance team. Outside of school, Rachel volunteered and taught dance to individuals with Down syndrome at GiGi’s Playhouse, a Down syndrome achievement center. Inspired by her time there, she co-founded a nonprofit organization to teach dance to individuals with Down syndrome across the country! Now at Duke, Rachel is a member of the Dancing Devils and a University Scholar through the Office of University Scholars and Fellows (OUSF)! Through Embodiment, Rachel is excited to expand her dance training and grow as an artist. She looks forward to learning from her peers, performing, and exploring new choreographic opportunities!
Welcome Rachel!!
WE LOVE YOUUUUUU
𐦂𖨆𐀪𖠋 @rachel_loiselle
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![INTRODUCING WILL HOLT
Will is from Dallas, Texas and is hoping to study Biology and Sociology with a Dance Minor. He grew up competing in local competitions and eventually had the opportunity to tour as an assistant with multiple dance conventions. Now, he is a member of Vitality [The Company] a fusion-based professional company located in Denver, Colorado. He hopes to continue dancing professionally through undergrad and hopes to spend summers dancing in New York or LA.
Embodiment is an opportunity to continue expanding Will’s movement vocabulary by collaborating with like-minded, talented peers. He is excited to create and perform with Embodiment and is looking forward to a great year ahead.
Please join us in welcoming him!
YOU’RE SO AWESOME WILL!!!!
𐦂𖨆𐀪𖠋 @will.hholt
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![INTRODUCING TEAGAN D’ARCY
Teagan is a first year from Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, studying Biology on the pre-physical therapy track here at Duke. She first discovered her love for movement and understanding the body in motion at her home studio, Rise Vineyard Performing Arts, and over the past fifteen years, she has trained in a variety of styles and performed for her local community via competitions and conventions. Off the stage, she enjoys sharing her love for this art form through teaching and choreographing for young dancers. While in Embodiment, Teagan hopes to push the boundaries of her movement while discovering what feels uniquely her own.
This year Teagan looks forward to being surrounded by people whose creativity is boundless, finding inspiration in the ways they challenge her to move, create, and grow as an artist.
Please welcome Teagan!
WE LOVE YOU!!!
𐦂𖨆𐀪𖠋 @teagan.darcy
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![EMBODIBABY SPOTLIGHT: INTRODUCING LILI VEZIROGLU
Lili is a first year from Miami, Florida, studying Mechanical Engineering. She has been dancing for twelve years, training at Legacy Productions Miami in styles including contemporary, jazz, hip hop, modern, ballet, and ballroom. Growing up, she attended numerous dance conventions and competitions, developing a particular love for contemporary. She was also a member of the Varsity Carrollton dance team, serving as captain during her senior year of high school.
Through Embodiment, Lili is excited to step outside her comfort zone and explore different approaches to choreography. She looks forward to making new connections and gaining experiences that will help her grow as a dancer.
WE LOVE YOU LILI!!!
Please join us in welcoming our first embodibaby!
𐦂𖨆𐀪𖠋 @lili.veziroglu / @liliv.dance
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