"Born into Rhythm"- Choreographed by Aimee Watts
Music: Change is Everything (Solo Version) by Son Lux, Goes on and on (instrumental) by Sleeping At Last, Sofia by AURORA, Askjell, and Iris, Original Sound Score by Aimee Watts
Dancers: NEOMI ABRAHAMSON ‘26, ELLA BEZKOROVAINY ‘26, NICO CHIN- HONG ‘26, ABIGAIL HARRIS CROWNE ‘24, ANNALISE CURL ‘26, CLAUDIA DARNELL ‘24, IZZY DEL ROSARIO ‘25, BELLE DASCANIO ‘26, KATHERINE DOANE ‘26, AUDREY HALSTEAD ‘27, KENDALL HELDT ‘24, TYLER JESTER ‘24, EMI KAWAMURA ‘27, WINDLEY KNOWLTON ‘22, RACHEL LILLEY ‘26, KATY MASTERMAN ‘24, SKY MILSTEIN ‘24, GILLIAN SHIN ‘24, NATALIE SIPRESS ‘26, RUBY SPENCER ‘26, AIMEE WATTS ‘24
Titled "Born into Rhythm," my artistic creation delves into existential inquiries that resonate universally: the essence of humanity and the underlying purpose of individual existence. Fueled by a profound fascination with the intricate workings of my physiology and its interplay with existential questing, I embarked on an investigative journey into the physiological mechanisms facilitating life and uninhibited movement. This inquiry, rooted in the nexus of anatomy and philosophy, prompted an exploration into the innate human inclination towards music and dance, catalyzing a reflective journey back to the origins of human existence. Central to my artistic endeavor is an exploration of the foundational rhythmic element inherent in human experience: the heartbeat.
"Backstage Romance"- Choreographed by Aimee Watts
Performed by Aimee Watts and Phoebe Brown
This is an exerpt of a piece inspired by the musical Moulin Rouge.
"Buttons"- Choreography by Aimee Watts and Julia Stuart
Performance by CHOREO, a multi-style Dance Crew at Oberlin College. Aimee co-directed, co-choreographed, and helped make lighting decisions for this performance.
The Piece, entitled Loosen Up, named after lyrics in the song we are dancing to, “Buttons”, was heavily inspired by The Pussycat Dolls. This pop-girl and dance group originated in Los Angeles, California, by choreographer Robin Antin in 1995 as a Burlesque troupe. We were inspired by the choreographers Robin Antin, Kimberly Wyatt, Kherington Payne, and Michelle Jersey. These icons and choreographers created space for personal exploration, expression, and empowerment especially within femme spaces. They also paved the way for heel dance and Burlesque as a dance movement. This piece was also performed in Oberlesque. I would also like to cite the members of the group: Carmit Bacher, Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, Kimberly Wyatt, Jessica Sutta, and Melody Thorton all of which I owe immense gratitude for laying the foundations my work.
Tia Timara- Choreographed and Directed by Aimee Watts and Julia Stuart
"Wash"-Choreography by Aimee Watts and Kendall Heldt
Performed by Aimee Watts and Kendall Heldt
Choreography for Vibe Dance Company, a beginner Jazz Company. Excerpts from Lay All Your Love On Me, Gimme More, and Teenage Dream. Choreographed for dancers with little to no experience.
"Born Into Rhythm" excerpt- choreographed by Aimee
Performed at La/ Mama Experimental Theatre by Aimee Watts, Ren Bogan, Zee Baird Appleton, Victoria Guest, Cate Pope, Xinyi Zhang
