Upcoming Performances
Emmaly Wiederholt and Malinda LaVelle met in 2007 in San Francisco while trying to "make it" as "groundbreaking" contemporary dance artists. They burned that dream bright and fast, living and dancing together for several years before moving on to other schemes. Now they are back in the same city, this time Albuquerque, trying to figure out what the hell happened in San Francisco.
Malinda and Emmaly had the pleasure of performing "What The Hell Happened in San Francisco?" at FUSION 708 in Albuquerque, NM on 7/27/24 and 7/28/24. They are thrilled to announce that they will be performing it again in Durango, CO on 2/7/24 and 2/8/24 at The Light Box at Stillwater Music. Artistic Directors Jessica Perino and Anne Bartlett of 20MOONS in Durango, CO have graciously offered to host this performance.
For more information and tickets visit 20MOONS
www.20moons.com/what-the-hell-happened-in-san-francisco.html
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"COVER GIRL" (2016-2017)
A solo evening-length dance-theater performance sussing out declarations of fraud and dreams of gratification. Dancer Emmaly Wiederholt Artist Residency Peñasco Theater, Peñasco, New Mexico March 19th-March 27th, 2016 Performances Peñasco Theatre, Peñasco, New Mexico March 19th & March 27th, 2016, 8pm Teatro Paraguas, Santa Fe, New Mexico August 26th & August 27th, 2016, 8pm Fort Lewis College, Durango, Colorado February 17th & February 18th, 2017, 7:30pm The Vortex Theater, Albuquerque, New Mexico Saturday May 20th, 2017, 8:00pm SFCD, Studio 205, San Francisco, California June 29th & June 30th, 2017, 8pm Thank You Thank you to Emmaly for passionately taking on this challenging role and the venues that provided beautiful spaces for us to share and create this work. Photo Credits: Linda Carfagno |
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"Removed" (2015-2016)
A collaborative research journal by ten dancers of Project Thrust, spread out across the world, who had all been involved with the company's previous projects in San Francisco, CA; some since the company’s inception in 2009. Between 2013-2015, these dancers experienced different forms of removal in their lives – either literally or metaphorically. Via Skype and email, Project Thrust explored the scope of removal and its many forms. The research aimed to defy the notion that a choreographer and group of dancers must physically be in the same place in order to remain creatively engaged. Research from this project ended up informing much of the content in "Cover Girl." Dancers Emmaly Wiederholt, Angela Mazziotta, Carson Stein, Emily Jones, Eric Garcia, Joy Prendergast, Julia Hollas, Kelvin Vu, Maggie Stack, Madelyn Biven Thank You Thank you to the collaborators for their curiosity and heartfelt research. |
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"Charade" (2014-2015)
An 8 month long research project ruminating on decision fatigue, delusions of self-importance, and our futile attempts at becoming memorable. Dancers Angela Mazziotta, Emily Jones, Eric Garcia, Joy Prendergast Performances SFCD, Studio 205, San Francisco, CA March 27th, March 28th & March 29th, 2015, 7:30pm & 8:00pm Levy Dance Salon, Studio Gracia, San Francisco, CA January 31st, 2015, 8:30pm Work Nights, SFCD, Studio 270, San Francisco, CA November 12th & 19th, 2014, 7:30pm Foundry Nights #14, The Foundry, Berkeley, CA November 15th, 2014, 8:00pm Thank You Thank you to the performers for their humor and curiosity. Special thank you to Summer Lee Rhatigan, SFCD, and our individual donors, friends, and family members who helped make this work come to life. |
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"Kingdom" (2012-2013)
A year long investigation of the isolated worlds we build around ourselves, the people we depend on, the things we designate as "mine," and the illusions that fuel our perception of self. Dancers Angela Mazziotta, Emily Jones, Emmaly Wiederholt, Julia Hollas, Kelvin Vu, Madelyn Biven Performances SFCD 2013 Summer Dance Series, Z Space San Francisco, CA July 1st & July 29th, 2013, 8pm (RAW) Resident Artist Workshop, The Garage San Francisco, CA March 1st & 2nd, 2013, 5pm & 8pm OctoberTHRUST Fundraiser, SFCD, Studio 270 San Francisco, CA October 20th, 2012, 7pm Thank You Thank you to the performers for their wisdom, trust, and depth. Special thank you to Summer Lee Rhatigan, SFCD, Joe Landini, The Zellerbach Family Foundation, CA$H Theater Bay Area, and our individual donors. Photo Credits: Brian Holton |
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"Urge" (2011-2012)
A year long investigation of desire and the entanglement of food, hunger, and lust. Dancers Angela Mazziotta, Emmaly Wiederholt, Joy Prendergast, Julia Hollas, Madelyn Biven, Maggie Stack Performances SFCD 2012 Summer Dance Series, Z Space, San Francisco, CA July 31st, 2012, 8pm ODC SPF5 Festival, ODC Theater, San Francisco, CA July 21st, 8pm & July 22nd, 2012, 3pm 2nd Sundays, CounterPULSE, San Francisco, CA March 11th, 2012, 2pm (RAW) Resident Artist Workshop, The Garage, San Francisco, CA February 10th & 11th, 2012, 8pm Thank You Thank you to the performers for their ferocity and vulnerability. Special thank you to Summer Lee Rhatigan, SFCD, Joe Landini, The Zellerbach Family Foundation, the Kenneth Rainin ODC Scholarship Fund, and individual donors via our Kickstarter for making this work possible. Photo Credits: Brian Holton |
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"Project Bust" (2009-2011)
An 18 month investigation with 8 women in their twenties exploring the laughable and unsettling truths behind being young and female. Dancers Carson Stein, Emily Jones, Emmaly Wiederholt, Faith Prendergast, Joy Prendergast, Julia Hollas, Madelyn Biven, Maggie Stack, Mei-Ling Murray, Toni Lum Performances SFCD 2011 Summer Dance Series, Z Space, San Francisco, CA July 6th & August 3rd, 2011, 8pm 2011 Women on the Way Festival, The Garage, San Francisco, CA January 20th & January 30th, 2011, 8pm Dance Maker’s Forum: SFCD, Studio 205, San Francisco, CA November 21st, 2010, 2pm (RAW) Resident Artist Workshop, The Garage, San Francisco, CA September 8th & 9th 2010, 8pm Ben Levy Salon, San Francisco, CA December 12th, 9pm, 2009 Thank You Thank you to the performers for their sense of humor and commitment. Special thank you to Summer Lee Rhatigan, SFCD, Joe Landini, and our friends and family for making this work possible. Photo Credits: Goodlux Photography |
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"Corked" (Fall 2011 Commission)
Created for 6 students in the performing arts and social justice department at the University of San Francisco Dancers Cori Wilbur, Courtney King, Laura Dickson, Lauren Lasorda, Melissa Lewis, Samantha Lam Performances University of San Francisco, Lone Mountain Theater December 1st, 2nd, & 3rd, 2011, 8pm Thank You Special thank you to USF for the opportunity to explore and create with such amazing students. |
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San Francisco Conservatory of Dance
Summer Intensive Programs Since 2009, Malinda has created new works for the youngest group of pre-professional dancers during SFCD's summer intensive programs. During each summer session, 2 groups of students (age 14-18) work with Malinda for 4 weeks. Their work culminates in 2 performances at the end of each session. Performances 2017: "Declarations," Scottish Rite Theater 2014: “Infantry," Scottish Rite Theater 2013: “Audience,” and “Liars," Z Space 2012: “No,” and “Bald Eagle," Z Space 2011 “Celebrity," Z Space 2010: “Sunny Side Up,” and “Mutt," Z Space 2009: “Nothing Is On," SF Conservatory of Music Thank You Special thank you to Summer Lee Rhatigan for believing so deeply in all those around her. |
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