About Motion State Arts
Motion State Arts celebrates contemporary dance and movement-based art by incubating innovative ideas and presenting forward-thinking performances.
MSA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to these two main activities:
ScreenDance RoadShow
ScreenDance RoadShow (formerly Motion State Dance Film Series) is the only year-long, traveling short dance film series in New England showcasing contemporary creative voices exploring choreography for the camera. Each season, a diverse program of dance films from around the world are screened at 5–7 venues across New England.
ScreenDance RoadShow takes the traditional film festival format on tour and into non-traditional film venues—art galleries, music halls, performing arts theaters, university classrooms—exposing the films and filmmakers to new audiences. Screenings are followed by Q&As with the curators; film artists are invited and encouraged to join. Past venues have included Columbus Theatre (RI), Dean College (MA), Jamestown Arts Center (RI), Newport Art Museum (RI), Providence Public Library (RI), Redfern Arts Center (NH), Zeiterion Theatre ( MA), and The Patio (RI).
ScreenDance RoadShow is directed by Ali Kenner Brodsky and Andy Russ.
Motion State Dance Festival
The Motion State Dance Festival is a movement-based performance festival designed to introduce Rhode Island audiences to the latest in contemporary dance and dance film. This celebration of contemporary performance brings local and national artists together to share their boundary-pushing creative explorations with a growing Rhode Island dance audience.
Performances and screenings take place at The Wilbury Theatre Group in Providence. Workshops and artist conversations take place at Wilbury and in local schools and studios.
The Motion State Dance Festival is organized by Ali Kenner Brodsky, Lila Hurwitz and Andy Russ. David Henry was a key founder.
Motion State Arts also produces other dance events throughout the year. Check out the calendar for details.