This and That

As mentioned in my last post, I am one of the Links Hall Artistic Associates for 2012, and have curated "The Purple State" which consists of work by me and two other artists with strong ties to Ohio, one of whom is Kristina Isabelle.  A Columbus, Ohio native, she is artistic director of Kristina Isabelle Dance Company and co-director of HighJinks Productions and will be premiering "The Floating City" and teaching the Master Class Workshop 

Embodying the Body: Defining and Refining Movement Choices.

Getting to know Kristina Isabelle...

1. What was the last book you read?

Norwegian Wood - Haruki Murakami

2.  If you were stranded on a desert island, what are 3 things you would need to ensure your survival?

music, matches and a partner with a tool kit 

3. Tell me about yourself in 5 sentences.

I am a dancer with dancers tourette's- and I love to dance in the kitchen. I love adventure and traveling.  I have been called a foodie but I am more of an eater than a cook.   My passions include:  vintage fashion, dogs, and music.  I look at everyday as a possibility to learn something new.  

4. Are you more of a "laundry line" or a "kite string" ? 

kite string

5.  What didn't you like at first, but like now? 

As a kid I didn't like cats or eating fish. 

6.  What brings you peace of mind.

Nature 

7.  What are the top 5 most played songs on your ipod?

Hardliners - Holcombe Waller

Cosmic Love - Florence and the Machine

It's Okay - Land of Talk

Norwegian Wood Soundtrack - Jonny Greenwood

Feel Love - Ben Harper

8.  What words do you say in dance rehearsal more than any other words?

That was awesome - did I get that on video?

9.   Tell me what home means to you in exactly 8 words in one sentence.

Home is a place full of love and life.

10.  Your favorite choreographer/dance company right now and why.

Kidd Pivot - she is creating dramatic theatrical works that our innovative, intellectual and full of powerful movement.

Kristina Isabelle is a native of Ohio and recent transplant to the Chicago area.  She is the director of Kristina Isabelle Dance and HighJinks Productions and has performed with Bebe Miller, Stephen Petronio, Earth Circus Productions, Grimaldi Circus and Jordan Fuchs.   She has her MFA from The Ohio State University and BFA from The Juilliard School. www.kristinaisabelledance.com and www.high-jinks.org