A new month and a new residency to go along with it! Just last week, Kate Weare got in town and immediately began research with SCDT as we start a new work that will premiere at our May 3rd show.

Kate is incredible and we’ve had the privilege of meeting her before! Kate traveled to us in 2023 to help Kia coach her creation “Memoirs of Jazz in the Alley”. Kate serves as Kia’s mentor. She’s been providing Kia with advice and helping Kia develop her choreography since Season 5. Kate was even Kia’s mentor for Kia’s Jacob’s Pillow Choreographic residency! Some of us have gotten to work with her 1-on-1 as she coached the feeling behind our characters in “Memoirs”. She’s such a genuine, kind, and grounded person. She’s thoughtful with her words, intentional with her notes and corrections, and cares deeply about getting to know the person behind the choreography.

Kate has been working intimately with her cast for the Auditorium premiere. She prefers creating in a small group and intimate environment. I love this as choreography is truly such a vulnerable process for both the creator and the dancer. There must be ultimate trust from both sides.

I’m so excited to see what Kate creates in these two weeks we have her here. She will return later in our season to coach the dancers and make any improvements prior to the piece’s premiere.

What a wonderful experience for our 8th season – we are so grateful for such a great first week with Kate Weare!