B I O G R A P H Y
Krista Carson is a DFW-based dance artist with an Associate of Arts and Dance Specialization from Tarrant County College, and a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from Texas Woman’s University. Her journey with dance began at an early age with Dancers-In-Motion Dance Team where she served as a performer, assistant director, and educator for many years. Krista's recent training, mentorship, and professional performance career continues with Movers Unlimited Touring Dance Company under the direction of Dr. Kihyoung Choi, and Hyun Jung (Jenna) Chang, Elisa De La Rosa and De La Rosa Dance Company, and the Texas Live! Lonestars Dance Team under Alex “Tiny B” Benavidez Terrones. Krista is a Showtime International 1st Division Championship Choreographer, and recipient of the Bailando International Dance Festival's Residency Scholarship with So Def Nation in Puebla, Mexico, and the American Dance Festival Summer Intensive Scholarship, where she was selected to study and perform Shen Wei Dance Arts' repertory “Re: III” under founding company member, Sara Procopio. Over the years, she has had the privilege of performing at critically acclaimed festivals such as the Palm Desert Choreography Festival at McCallum Theatre in California, and participated in notable performances, including a pre-concert showcase for GRAMMY award-winning artist Lila Downs at the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas. In addition to her performance career, Krista has choreographed for productions such as Godspell: The Musical, Alice in Wonderland, and James and the Giant Peach, Jr. She has also appeared on stage in notable roles, including Velma Kelly in Chicago the Musical and Brooke Wyndham in Legally Blonde: The Musical. Krista’s extensive dance training also includes experience from renowned institutions such as Broadway Dance Center, Hubbard Street Dance, Alonzo King LINES, Millenium Dance Complex, and more. She has a diverse background in numerous dance styles, including Modern/Floorwork, Tap, Ballet, Musical Theatre, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Heels, Pom/Pro Team, and Contemporary dance forms. In passion, Krista seeks to inspire others to embrace themselves through artistry, instill joy through movement, and ultimately celebrate life and humanity in its purest form through sharing the art of dance.
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ARTIST STATEMENT
My work is deeply rooted in using the art of dance as a medium to bring forward and translate our deepest expressions and most instinctive relations from all walks of life into universally communicative commodities. For me, creation of movement is not only refracted light of those who have come before and helped shape me into the dance artist I am today, but is manifested through improvisational means, musical exploration, interplay with/of momentum and energy, as well as an intentionally conscious and fluid expression of both the self, and the subconscious impulse. I see choreography as a methodology and opportunity to define, grow, and express one’s inner self and individual experiences whilst building interpersonal relationships. In this, a universal language becomes transmittable through these artistic means in such a way that any given person can observe a part of themselves in them, as well. Even if, when, where, and in a lack of understanding, there is a coexisting commonplace of the apprehensive unknown that can be understood. At length, the cumulative corresponding points and development that surface amongst the participants of these processes are the birthplace of ingenuity and inspiration that I largely value over the epilogue, result, or finale.
Ultimately, I seek to inspire others to embrace themselves authentically through their artistry, instill the joy and healing of what movement has to offer, and largely celebrate the essence of life and humanity in its purest form through sharing the art of dance.
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
As a dance artist and educator, I am thoroughly invested in sharing the art of dance as a tool to build community, positivity, and understanding at an individual level to ultimately create a collectively uplifting environment. I am greatly driven with the mindset that anybody can dance, and I wholly believe that when one is equipped with the right tools, anything becomes possible.
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Crafting unique works for unique individuals
Anyone can dance!
From first dances to competitions- no matter your experience level with dance, I love to make moments special.
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PILOT DANCE PROJECT PRESENTS
THE ANNUAL TEXAS LATINO/A/X CONTEMPORARY DANCE FESTIVAL
A CELEBRATION OF LATINX CHOREOGRAPHIC VOICES FROM TEXAS AND BEYOND...
The Pilot Dance Project, a 501(c)3 non-profit arts organization with the mission to empower and transform communities through innovative dance and performing arts experiences, is proud to announce its 2nd Annual Texas Latino/a/x Contemporary Dance Festival. Created to uplift and celebrate Latinx choreographers and identity, this year’s event will be hosted at MATCH to an in-person audience. This program is supported by a Festival Grant from the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance.
The Texas Latino/a/x Contemporary Dance Festival features an array of dance styles and representation from both native and non-native Houstonians. With more than 20 artists participating during the three days, audience members can look forward to group performances as well as more intimate solos and duet pieces. The festival is excited to welcome back artists such as Alas Dance Company, Roberta Paixao Cortez, and Kristina Prats, as well as new names to the roster including De La Rosa Dance Company, Mark Travis Rivera, Estefani Valle, and Deeper Than Dance.
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