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Current 
artists

Matthew Sommers
Nicole Dugdale

Laney Phillips

Sam Mandelbaum
Bradi Nelson
Connor Timpe

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As of 2023, Spaces of Fontana has launched in Austin, TX. We are always seeking dancers, artists, musicians and collaborators to create work.

 

If you are interested in moving with us to create art rooted in hope email evelyn@spacesoffontana.com and attend our monthly workshops at East Side Performing Arts (ESPA).

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We are a collaboration of dancers, musicians and visual artists

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united to explore improvisation, contemporary partnering and somatics to bring life to our understanding of a human experience.

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Over the years we have had the pleasure of collaborating with around 25 talented artists. 

Meet the ARTISTS

These artists are the real deal.

Get to know each dancer and who your donation will directly support.

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Dancer & Executive Assistant

Nicole Dugdale

"In a world filled with division, I love creating work with Spaces of Fontana that uplifts, inspires, and fosters human connection.

As a busy mom, I deeply treasure any time I get to spend in the studio. I love coming into this
creative space that is welcoming, supportive, and genuine.

Each rehearsal and performance with Spaces of Fontana is a chance to create authentic art filled with meaning and joy."  - Nicole

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Dancer

Sam mandelbaum

"Evelyn sets a tone of true collaboration and discovery. 

 

She models faith in the creative process, so that we can really arrive together to discover the dance, moment to moment. 
 

It’s very human: organic, but very evolved and kind."

 

- Sam

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Dancer

Matthew Sommers

"I have loved performing with Spaces of Fontana because everything Evelyn does pushes me both physically and emotionally.

 

The movement is always fun and challenging while also pushing me to really think about the story and meaning behind it."

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Dancer

Laney Phillips

"I love the space (hehe) that Evelyn provides for community, creation and joy! Every rehearsal is filled with laughter and lifting others up (emotionally & PHYSICALLY).
 

The exploration and expression of human moments through dance excites me. Being human is clunky, silly, awkward, vulnerable, frustrating, joyful and so much more.

 

It is exciting to perform/present a shared experience of creating dance by investigating human moments while being silly little humans too!

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Dancer

Bradi Nelson

"I love dancing with Spaces because it provides a space for me to trust and be trusted.

Evelyn is so
brilliant at guiding us through weight bearing and lifts. I always feel held by her and the rest of the cast. I love the focus on connection and community.

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Dancer

CONNOR TIMPE

"I love that Spaces of Fontana creates an environment that balances fun and the rigorous professionalism to dive deep into complex topics.
 

I come out of each rehearsal feeling renewed and bright."

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Dancer

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"I love that every connection and every movement together feel authentic, comforting and organic. 

Everyone is real and humane, there to work but also have fun while doing so."

Previous dancers

Kelsey Hughen
Therese Ronco
Fay Leonard
Ciceley Fullylove
Lilly Thurman
Cordarrel White

Thryn Saxon

Emily Floyd
Du’bois A’keen
Kristina Bermudez
Brittni Genovese
Jamison Goodnight
Isabelle Rosso
Leo Torelli
Jason Fowler
Kristi Cole
Erke Roosen
Yuki Fukui
Nick Rodriguez
Caleb Marshall
Kristina Bermudez
Arzu Salman
Gillian Abbott

where did they come from, where did they go?

Spaces of Fontana has auditioned over 250+ dancers. Of the 29 dancers that we've had the pleasure of creating with, 10 have choreographed their own works, 5 are in nationally performing and touring companies, 3 have launched their own companies, 2 are performing on Broadway or Off-broadway shows and 1 performed for MET Opera. 

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meet the collaborators

Past and PresenT

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Brenda Petro - Artist (2022-present)
*Kenneth Petro - Artist

Taryn Lavery - Costume Designer (2024)

Kelsey Hughen - Singer Songwriter (2024)

Therese Ronco Singer Songwriter ( 2024)
Brett Hecksher - Lighting Designer (2019)
Sarah Huyck - Lighting Designer (2019)
Megan Callaghan - Business Advisor (2017 - 2019)

Ashley Tillman - Intern (2019)

Cy Meisler - Musician (2018)

​Paulo Almeida - Musician (2017)
Justin Gonzalez - Musician (2017)

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