Augie Sherman (she, her) is a New York City-based dancer and choreographer. She graduated from Connecticut College magna cum laude with a BA in dance and minors in English and sociology. She has performed in works by Ronald K. Brown, Shen Wei, David Dorfman, and Rennie Harris. Augie danced for Grant Jacoby and has toured with tap artist Ryan P. Casey. She is the 2017 recipient of the Martha Myers Prize for Exceptional Artistry, and a 2018 nominee for The Oakes & Louise Ames Prize for Outstanding Honors Study. Her choreography has been shown at WestFest Dance Festival, Movement Research, Fireplace 409, Current Showcase, The Craft, Green Space, Williamsburg Art neXus (WAXworks), 7Midnights Physical Research (Arts On Site), the Liberty Hall Dance Festival, and the Salem Arts Festival.
ARTIST STATEMENT My choreography pairs deep sociological investigation with idiosyncratic, flirtatious celebration. Polyrhythmic and percussive impulses drive intricacy and curiosity in both solo and group work. Through a deconstruction of physical tension in space, I hope to reveal political tensions in our world and bring focus to moments of calm, chaos and conviction. |