Here you will find a collection of my choreography which combines contemporary dance technique with elements of jazz. My goal since 2011 has been to compose my own music to accompany my staged dance work as much as possible.
I've had the honor of presenting my dances in the local IndepenDance shows here in Bozeman from 2011 until 2022. I also served on the board for five years. In 2022, I also had the pleasure of collaborating with Raison D'Etre Dance Project on their epic tale of 'Plutonia', a space ballet, which premiered in June of that year.
Be sure to visit my Events page for current performance and dance collaboration information.
PLUTONIA is a 1-hour contemporary space ballet that features a collaboration with local artists and the dancers of Raison D'Etre Dance Project. It was performed in June 2022 in Bozeman, MT. I was invited to compose the entire soundtrack and also choreograph four dances for the show.
For more info about Raison D'Etre Dance Project, visit https://www.raisondetredance.org/
Download my soundtrack for Plutonia here: Damsel in the Dollhouse on Bandcamp
View my Plutonia promo videos and photography (edited by yours truly) here: Plutonia Portfolio
"It's a Good Day"
Contemporary Dance
Premiered in the IndepenDance digital showcase in January 2022
choreography, music, editing, and costuming by Nina Tucciarelli
dancers: Madeline Cutietta, Erin Levy, Deann Snyder, Nina Tucciarelli
So how does one choreograph fast movements when confined to small, interior spaces? That was the challenge I wanted to explore for this song. A huge thank you to Deann, Erin, and Madeline for embodying the choreography and for bringing their incredible talent to this strange little video. Additional thanks to IndepenDance Community Dance Project for premiering the original version of this video in January 2022 as part of their digital showcase CINEMATIC.
"Puppets"
Contemporary Dance
Premiered in the IndepenDance Show on September 6 and 7, 2019
choreography, music, and costuming by Nina Tucciarelli
dancers: Madeline Cutietta, Michelle Kolodin, Erin Levy, Stevie Peterson, Lottie Rhyner, Deann Snyder, Nina Tucciarelli, Vicky Williams
Featuring footage from the live performance and the official music video for the track Puppet Master, which is a reimagined version of the original Puppets song. The dancers, costumes, and choreography appear throughout the music video.
"Evil Never Dies"
Contemporary Dance
Premiered in the IndepenDance Show on September 8, 2018
choreography, music, and costuming by Nina Tucciarelli
dancers: Kelly Beiswanger, Madeline Cutietta, Erin Levy, Stevie Peterson, Lottie Rhyner, Genevieve Trygstad-Burke, Nina Tucciarelli
In addition to the live performance, the dancers and choreography were also featured in the official music video for Evil Never Dies.
"Beneath the Oak"
A Fairytale
Contemporary Dance
Premiered in the IndepenDance Show on September 9, 2017
choreography, music, and costuming by Nina Tucciarelli
dancers: Kelly Beiswanger, Madeline Cutietta, Michelle Kolodin, Erin Levy, Stevie Peterson, Nina Tucciarelli
Featuring footage from the live performance and the official music video for the track Black and Blue which is a reimagined version of the original Beneath the Oak song. The dancers, costumes, and choreography appear throughout the music video.
"Asylum"
Premiered in the Tutu Cool Dance Showcase in 2017
choreography, music, and costuming by Nina Tucciarelli
dancers: Michelle Kolodin, Erin Levy, Stevie Peterson, Deann Snyder, Nina Tucciarelli
"War Boy"
Contemporary Dance
Premiered in the IndepenDance Show on September 10, 2016
choreography, music, and costuming by Nina Tucciarelli
dancers: Kelly Beiswanger, Michelle Kolodin, Erin Levy, Stevie Peterson, Lottie Rhyner, Deann Snyder, Nina Tucciarelli
Featuring footage from the live stage performance and the official music video for the track War Boy. The dancers, costumes, and choreography also appear throughout the music video.
"Pristine"
Contemporary Dance
Premiered in the IndepenDance Show on September 12, 2015
choreography, music, and costuming by Nina Tucciarelli
dancers: Skye Anderson, Kelly Beiswanger, Megan Bittinger, Madeline Cuttietta, Michelle Kolodin, Erin Levy, Stevie Peterson, Lottie Rhyner, Deann Snyder, Nina Tucciarelli, Elle Winchester
Featuring footage from the dress rehearsal of IndepenDance. Additional footage is from the It's All About Giving charity event. Dancers for the special event are Kelly Beiswanger, Megan Bittinger, Madeline Cuttietta, Michelle Kolodin, Erin Levy, Stevie Peterson, Lottie Rhyner, Deann Snyder, and Nina Tucciarelli. Recorded at the Emerson in Bozeman, MT.
"Happy Birthday"
Ballet/Modern Dance
Premiered in workshop in the MSU Studio Dance Show in April 2014
Performing in the IndepenDance Show in September 2014
choreography by Nina Tucciarelli
music by Mozart
dancers: Skye Anderson, Kelly Beiswanger, Megan Bittinger, Madeline Cuttietta, Ann Marvin Fuchs, Jen Grace, Erin Levy, Stevie Peterson, Elle Winchester
"Three Sisters"
Modern Dance
Premiering September 2014 as part of IndepenDANCE
choreography, costuming, and music by Nina Tucciarelli
dancers: Skye Anderson, Stevie Peterson, and Nina Tucciarelli
"Mother Night"
Modern Dance
Premiered September 2013 as part of IndepenDANCE
choreography, costuming, and music by Nina Tucciarelli
dancers: Skye Anderson, Ann Marvin Fuchs, Stevie Peterson, and Nina Tucciarelli
"Contact"
Contemporary Piece
Premiered at JUST DANCE in March 2013
alien choreography and costuming by Stevie Peterson/scientist choreography and costuming by Nina Tucciarelli
original music by Nina Tucciarelli
dancers: Skye Anderson, Jen Grace, Brenna Keegan, Stevie Peterson, and Nina Tucciarelli
"Widow's Waltz"
Jazz Piece
Premiered at the MSU Dance Concert in March 2013
music by Tom Waits
choreography and costuming by Nina Tucciarelli
dancers: Skye Anderson, Jen Grace, Stevie Peterson, and Nina Tucciarelli
"Mind the Gap"
Modern Dance
Premiered at IndepenDANCE in September 2012
choreography, costuming, and music by Nina Tucciarelli
dancers: Skye Anderson, Jen Grace, Stevie Peterson, Casey Singer, and Nina Tucciarelli
"Pretty Constriction"
Modern Dance
Premiered at IndepenDANCE in June 2011
choreography, costuming, and music by Nina Tucciarelli
dancers: Paige Franklin, Ali Price, Casey Singer, and Nina Tucciarelli
2009-2009 - Performed with Main Street Dance Theatre in their live production of Classical Meets Contemporary, presented at the Emerson in Bozeman, MT. Visit Main Street Dance Theatre at www.mainstreetdancetheatre.com
2003 - Den Falte Kvinnen (solo with my original music premiered at CGCC)
1999-2002 - Choreographed and performed in the Columbia-Greene Community College Annual Dance Performances, Hudson, NY
2002 - Blisterwood (solo with my original music premiered at CGCC)
2002 - Pews a-Jumping (trio premiered at CGCC)
2001 - The Lurid Knot (trio premiered in the CGCC Annual Dance Concert) to my original music.
2000-2001 - MFA residency at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Electronic Arts and Dance
2000 - Damsels in the Decadent Dollhouse (duet and multimedia dance performance premiered at RPI as part of MFA residency) featuring my original music, video projections, costuming, and choreography.
1999 - Blot (solo with my original music and video projection premiered at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as part of MFA residency)
1998 - Graduated from Bennington College with BA in Choreography and Video Production
1998 - Lady in Elevator (solo/dance for the camera premiered at Bennington College)
1997 - The Thorax Complex (solo premiered at Bennington College Dance Collective)
1997-1997 - Winter internship with Groundwerx Dance Company in Providence, RI
1996 - Cramping the Comfort Zone (solo premiered at CGCC)
1996 - Remnants of a Disco Demise (octet premiered at CGCC)
1996 - Always, Never, Cry (trio premiered with the Impulse Theatre and Dance Concert)
1996 - Dissonance (solo premiered with ITAD)
1995-1996 - Member of Impulse Theatre and Dance Company based in upstate New York
1995-1996 - Choreographed and performed in the Columbia-Greene Community College Annual Dance Performances, Hudson, NY
1995 - Dreamless (duet premiered in Columbia-Greene Community College Dance Concert)
1995 - I Thought So (solo premiered at CGCC)
1993-1995 - Director of Cocomode, modern dance company based in northern New Jersey
1994 - Dominion (sextet premiered at CCM)
1994 - Residue (quintet premiered at CCM)
1994 - ES (quartet premiered at CCM)
1994 - Caravan (quintet premiered at CCM and performed at ACDF)
1993-1994 - Presented original choreography at the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic American College Dance Festivals
1993-1993 - Apprenticed with Beyondance, Inc. Dance Company in northern New Jersey
1993 - The Domestics (quartet premiered at CCM and performed at the American College Dance Festival)
1993 - Addictions (trio, performed at CCM)
1993 - Slip of the Tongue (duet, text by Lisa Gengenbach, choreography by Nina Tucciarelli, performed at CCM)
1993 - Omnipotence (quintent premiered at CCM)
1993 - Corridors (quintet premiered at CCM and performed at the ACDF)
1992 - On the Rocks (trio, choreographed w/Nikki Russo, premiered at CCM)
1991 - Bound (duet performed at the New Jersey College Arts Symposium)
1991 - Evolved (solo performed in the County College of Morris Annual Dance Concert)
1991 - Evolved (solo performed in the County College of Morris Annual Dance Concert)
1991-1994 - Attended County College of Morris in NJ, Dance Major
