Elizabeth (Betsy) Coker is a dancer, movement scientist, and co-Artistic Director of Seán Curran Company. She has taught, created and set choreography with students and professionals across the country as well as at the Houston Ballet, Kansas City Ballet, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, Opera de Montreal, San Diego Opera, Opera Lafayette, Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival, and Yale Repertory Theater. Coker received her master’s and doctorate degrees in Motor Learning and Control from Teachers College, Columbia University and is an Associate Arts Professor in Dance and Movement Science at NYU. Her research centers on developing technologies to track and analyze human movement in the lab and in novel environments. Prior to initiating her academic career, she performed with the Washington Ballet and trained at the Ballet Nacional de Cuba.

Benjamin Freedman earned his BFA from NYU Tisch School of the Arts where he currently serves as an adjunct professor in the dance department. Freedman has been a member of the Sean Curran Company since 2014, with performances at BAM Harvey, The Kennedy Center, and Jacob's Pillow. He began his career as a company member with the Mark Morris Dance Group and was featured in the PBS special  L'Allegro il Penseroso ed il Moderato filmed at the Teatro Real in Madrid. He is entering his eighth season as a dancer with The Metropolitan Opera, performing in productions of  Champion, The Magic Flute, Turandot, Der Fliegende Holländer, Samson et Dalila, as a soloist in  Agrippina, and this season in Ainadamar and Salome. Other opera credits include The Lyric Opera of Chicago, Santa Fe Opera, Opera Lafayette, Opera Saratoga, Against the Grain Opera, and Opera Columbus. Off-Broadway, he performed in Third Rail Project's  The Grand Paradise  and Company XIV's Nutcracker Rouge  and  Boylesque Bullfight. He has danced as a member of Keigwin + Company, The Bang Group, Jennifer Muller/The Works and Peridance Contemporary Dance Company, among others. Freedman has presented his own choreography at  WestFest Dance Festival, Arts on Site, and The Jack Crystal Theater. He worked as choreographer and associate director for West Edge Opera's Eliogabolo and David and Jonathan in Oakland, CA. Most recently, he served as choreographer and stage director for the Golden Globe nominated film "She Came To Me"  directed by Rebecca Miller. 

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Lauren Kravitz is a freelance dance artist working in Dallas, TX and New York. She received her early training from Booker T. Washington HSPVA and graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Dance. After graduating, Lauren began working professionally in New York as a member of Take Dance, UNA Projects, and Indah Walsh Dance Company, among others. Lauren joined Seán Curran Company in 2016. She has performed professionally around the country at venues including the ODC Theater (CA), Brooklyn Academy of Music (NY), and the Watermill Center (NY), among others, and has taught at New York University, Sam Houston State University, The Wooden Floor, and more. Lauren is dedicated to contributing to and supporting the local dance community in Texas. She works as a grant writer for non-profit arts organizations, guest teaches throughout North Texas, and continues to collaborate with Texas and New York-based artists. Lauren is a founding contributor to Agora Artists, a non-profit arts service organization for DFW dancers. Through Agora Artists she’s developed and managed programming, raised funds through grant writing and crowdsource campaigns, facilitated professional development workshops, and continues to cultivate relationships among local dance artists.

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Ashlynn, originally from North Carolina, trained at The Academy for the Performing Arts before earning a BFA in Dance from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. During her studies, she performed works by Trisha Brown and Sidra Bell. Ashlynn furthered her education through intensives at The Juilliard School, SpringboardX, RUBBERBAND, B12 Summer Main Event, and David Dorfman Dance. She has performed as a soloist and company member with Unbound Dance Company, at Kansas City’s Modern Night at the Gem, and onstage at Radio City. Most recently, she performed alongside chuthis. at Perry Mansfield in Steamboat Springs, CO.  Ashlynn's choreography has been featured at Steps on Broadway Choreography Lab, Forza Dance Bloom Emerging Artist Festival, and Second Avenue Dance Company’s Showings. She has taught at numerous studios across the US and worked with the Broadway Dance Center Youth and Teens Program. Currently, Ashlynn is a professional assistant with Adrenaline and Revive Dance Conventions, touring the country and collaborating with choreographers like Chelsea Thedinga, Spencer Dennis, and Jenn Freeman. She is excited to be in process with Seán Curran Company!

Dwayne is a native New Yorker. He trained at The Ailey School and received a B.A. in Psychology from Vassar College. As a professional dancer and performer his credits include: (Theatre/Stage) The Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, The Kennedy Center, Fisher Center, Lyric Opera Chicago, Carnegie Hall; (TV/ Film) She Came To Me (Round Films), At Home With Amy Sedaris (TruTV), The Get Down (Netflix), NYC Summer (FX), Great Performances at The Met (PBS); (Commercial) Mount Gay Rum, Stadium Goods, The Consistency Project; (Modern Dance) Bill T. Jones/AZ Co. (company apprentice), Ralph Lemon, Kevin Beasley, Holly Curran, Reggie Wilson, NATTIE + HOLLIS, and Douglas Dunn. Recent credits include: Aida at The Metropolitan Opera and MoMA PS1. Upcoming: Porgy and Bess with Washington National Opera.  He is represented by Clear Talent Group. In addition to working as talent, Dwayne is a Teaching Artist for New Victory and DreamYard Project.  He is also the Stage Manager for ArtBath NYC, an immersive performance salon series at the historic Blue Building.

Gabriella (Gabby) Flanders is a dedicated multi-genre dancer with a deep love for performance and creation. Originally from Monterey, California, Gabriella moved to New York to attend New York University Tisch School of the Arts where she graduated cum laude. After graduating she joined the inaugural cohort of the GibneyPRO professional training program under the direction of Alexandra Wells and Gilbert T Small II. She has performed works by world-renowned artists such as Yin Yue, Rena Butler, Dwight Rhoden, Maleek Washington, Laja Field, Elia Mrak, Luca Renzi, and many others. Gabriella is currently a member of Seán Curran Company and has performed several world premieres with the company including ones at The Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., and Museo Del Barrio, and The Irish Arts Center in New York City.

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Israel Harris (he/him) is a Latino-American with Indigenous, Mayan heritage from Mixco, Guatemala, and raised in Bellevue, WA. He is a Brooklyn-based freelance artist and educator with specialties in dance instruction, performance, choreography, media production and management, communication and marketing practices, and community organizing in legislative advocacy. He graduated from NYU Tisch School of the Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance, a Minor in Psychology, and a Minor in Hebrew and Judaic Studies. He’s had the pleasure of performing feature roles in works by Wayne McGregor and Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE, and danced in works by Lar Lubovitch, Ori Flomin, Luca Renzi, and Valeria Gonzales. He assisted Sidra Bell during her creative process with the Second Avenue Dance Company in 2019, and has danced as a Guest Artist with DanceAction, Eryc Taylor Dance, and the Isadora Duncan Dance Company. He is grateful to have danced abroad under the instruction of Judith-Sanchez Ruiz, Meg Stuart, Leila McMillan, Shahar Binyamini, Ohad Naharin, and others. Israel has performed at venues including The 92nd Street Y, Abrons Arts Center, New Victory Theater, Irish Arts Center, Little Island NYC, Slate NYC, Jacob's Pillow, Gibney Dance, and more. He is a dancer and Company Manager of Drye | Marinaro Dance Company, co-producer of night-life productions in Williamsburg, and has been a dancer with Sean Curran Company since 2018. With early training in commercial dance, Israel is also represented by The Movement Talent Agency and can be found working in advocacy action and education, striving to create more opportunities that intersect with arts, youth, and equity. Israel is excited for his debut performance at NYU Skirball with Seán Curran Company!

Jack Blackmon (they/he) was born and raised in the mountains that surround Lake Tahoe, where they received their early dance training. Jack went on to attend NYU Tisch School of the Arts before working for contemporary choreographers throughout New York City, including Seán Curran, David Dorfman, Paul Singh, Emily Schoen, Nicole Wolcott, among others. He has also toured his choreographic work to Austin Dance Festival, Dance Gallery Festival, WestFest Dance Festival, ChaShaMa Gallery, Arte e Vistas, and the Lake Tahoe Dance Festival. Their immersive theater credits include Punchdrunk NYC’s “Sleep No More,” Company XIV’s “Nutcracker Rouge,” and many nightlife spaces throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan. This is Jack's 8th year dancing for Seán Curran Company.

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Jacoby Pruitt (he/him) is a New York City-based performer, choreographer, and teaching artist. Currently in his fourth season with the renowned Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, Jacoby is also an active collaborator with the Seán Curran Company and Kimberly Bartosik/Daela. His professional journey includes performing with Ailey II, Company XIV, The Metropolitan Opera Ballet, and participating in various freelance engagements with celebrated choreographers.

Jacoby began his dance training in his hometown of Miami, FL, where he attended New World School of the Arts. He later earned his BFA in Dance from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, graduating with honors. Jacoby is also a recipient of the Martha Hill Dance Fund’s “Young Professional” Award and a New York Dance & Performance Bessie Award. His creative work extends into TV and film, with credits that include Good Morning America, Comedy Central’s "Alternatino", the film In The Heights, and music videos for artists such as Fletcher, Lexxe, Chad Lawson, Nicky Doll, and Loren Allred. Alongside his performance career, Jacoby is passionate about teaching and sharing his craft with the next generation. He currently serves on the faculty at the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City, where he is dedicated to shaping both the technical and creative growth of aspiring artists. Follow Jacoby on Instagram: @Jacobypruitt

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Maurice Ivy (Moe) grew up studying dance in Metro Detroit before graduating from Duke University in 2016 with a B.A. in Literature (Critical Theory), a minor in Dance, and a certificate in Film. Upon graduation, he attended the American Dance Festival on scholarship where he was a performer/collaborator with choreographers Lee Sher and Saar Harari (LeeSaar the Company). Moe has spent summers at Virginia School of the Arts, The Ailey School, Point Park University, Summer Stages at Concord Academy, and the Nederlands Dans Theater in 2015. He has performed in works by Seán Curran, Lightfoot/León, Gerald Arpino, and Ohad Naharin in addition to producing original film and choreography. He joined Seán Curran Company in 2017 and was a collaborator/performer in the company’s 20th anniversary season at BAM in 2018. That summer he was also a student of the first Gaga Program at Jacob’s Pillow on full scholarship. In 2022, Moe graduated with a Master’s degree in Creative Technology: Live Experience Design from Berklee College of Music NYC. He is a guest artist at the McKittrick Hotel (Hypnotique) and works as a VJ at Nebula New York. Maurice became a dancer at the Metropolitan Opera in 2024 during the creation and performance of their recent opera, El Niño. He recently left his position as Programming Associate at Harlem Stage after assisting in producing their 40th Anniversary season to pursue creative endeavors.

Jin Ju Song-Begin is a choreographer, dancer, and dance teacher from Seoul, South Korea, whose work has been presented internationally in Korea, Japan, Singapore, and the U.S. Since moving to New York in 2010, her work has been shown in many venues in NYC. In 2012, she founded her dance company, Da-On Dance. In 2021, she created the dance film Bubble as part of the StuffedArts residency at Judson Church, and she was recently chosen to participate in the Rauschenberg Residency. She has danced for Tere O’Connor, Keith Thompson, Emily Berry, and Daniel Roberts and she participated in Joan Jonas’s Mirror Piece I & II (1969/2024) at MoMA. Currently she dances in NYC with Seán Curran Company, Douglas Dunn + Dancers, Cornfield Dance, Netta Yerushalmy and Big Dance Theater. Also, she’s starting at The Metropolitan Opera this season.