Erica Johnston
As an artist, Ms. Johnston truly values the necessity of collaboration. This ranges from working with other dance artists to working with composers, graphic artists, photographers, videographers, and musicians, all in the pursuit of bringing new work to life. She has also worked as a costume consultant and designer for numerous choreographers and companies nationwide.
The photo at left was taken in a collaborative shoot with photographer Ann Marie Amick, with costume design and modeling by Erica Johnston.
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"Checking In"
Collaboration between Butler Chamber Dance and the IUPUI Telematic Collective; videographers, composers, and dancers came together to present a full-evening performance. This excerpt was shot on-location at the Holcomb Gardens Bell Tower and was improvised by the dancers in silence, then set to music and edited by videographer Javier Sanchez. |
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"Improvisation #1"
This is the first in a series of filmed improvisations featuring dancer Erica Johnston and violinist Rachel Koblyakov of the Juilliard School. The pair plan to further their endeavors by incorporating additional musicians and filming in unconventional locations. |
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Costume Design for Choreographer Elizabeth Simoens's piece,
"ashes, ashes" Ms. Johnston worked with choreographer Elizabeth Simoens of the Trinity Laban Conservatoire to design and fabricate a set of five floor-length mesh dresses and five unitards, inspired by the Dance of Death in the Middle Ages. Ms. Johnston also did the makeup design and application for the piece. Dancers are members of the Butler Ballet. |
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