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Maris Krystosek
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This is a solo about my memories and what I see. I am able to use my perception to look farther and deeper, and it is a navigation of understanding. I will not be able to understand everything, but I understand that. All living things are dancing, and I refuse to believe otherwise. I see patterns and formations as my body and other bodies around me walk down the street. I am curious to know where each person is going or coming from. I think about if I stop moving, how will it affect those around me? I notice various speeds of strides and how each set of hips sways uniquely. I remember the first time I was here. The last time I danced was right now. I find more awareness of my own body by stepping out, stepping back in, forgetting and remembering. I will figure out why my body walks and what walking is. I will take a step. I will remember. I will dance. I still imagine like I used to. Being here alone makes me feel strange and extraordinary.
With over 100 offerings from rebellious circus, delicious dance, fearless theatre and activist art to workshops, parties, and more Cannonball pushes the boundaries of live performance at four different venues this Fringe. Come as you are and stay past bedtime at cannonballfestival.org.
September 6, 2025 5.00pm
1400 N American St
General Admission: $25
PWYC Options
September 7, 2025 3.30pm
1400 N American St
General Admission: $25
PWYC Options
About the Artist
Maris is a dance artist based in the land of the Lenape people known as Philadelphia, PA. Maris began their dance training at the age of two in Mississippi and practiced predominantly under Kori Ross. In May 2023, Maris achieved their BFA in Dance at University of the Arts under the direction of Donna Faye Burchfield and has been dancing with BigKid Dance since graduating. In November 2022, Maris presented their senior thesis, I Woke Up Traveling in All Directions in collaboration with their colleagues at school. They have performed in works choreographed by Sidra Bell, Tommie-Waheed Evans, Fana Fraser, Paul Matteson, Bill T. Jones, Netta Yerushalmy, among others. In Summer 2023, Maris traveled to France with Niall Jones and Sara Procopio, where they attended Camping at Centre National de la Danse. Maris had the opportunity to dance in Sidra Bells Winter & Summer 2024 MODULE and was a choreographer under Sidra Bells mentorship for Next Festival of Emerging Artists 12th season. Maris is in process of creating a full-length solo work for Philadelphias 2025 Cannonball festival, and it will be their first time as a Lead Artist in this production.
- Maris Krystosek
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