We areSpaces of Fontana - a contemporary dance collaboration inspired by human moments to create art rooted in hope. We are dedicated to filling up every space with positive energy. Whether audience member, dancer or collaborator, it is our goal to leave every person with a sense of warmth.
As artists, we explore improvisation, contemporary partnering and somatics to bring life to our understanding of a human experience. We commit to cultivating an uplifting, collaborative and supportive rehearsal environment. We listen interiorly. We listen to the world. We listen to the Divine. We listen to each other. We see glimpses of light in every story and allow these stories to come to life through movement. Since the work we create is based on human connection, all throughout the creation process we strive to foster a space that allows the artists to be human.
From the seemingly mundane activities, like folding laundry, to real challenges, like hurricanes or infertility, Spaces of Fontana concentrates on finding faith, hope and positivity in EVERY story. We find beauty in awkwardness; strength in athleticism; connection in partner-work and passion in eye contact.
As artists it is our goal to “create works worthwhile and beautiful, [that] not only enrich the cultural heritage of each nation and of all humanity, but they also render an exceptional social service in favour of the common good” as St. Pope John Paul the II wrote in his Letter to Artist.
FUN FACT: Spaces of Fontana is actually a medical term defined as the connection between the two eyes. This anatomical connection between the eyes symbolizes the beautiful connection that eyes have between two persons. Eyes truly are the pathway into the heart of another. As a company, we use our eye contact to define the relationships between the dancers. Whether it is through a lover’s gaze, a stranger’s avoidance, or a beggar’s plea our eyes are the beginning of our story; the beginning of humanity’s story. Spaces of Fontana is a dance company that strives to tell this story.
Support our mission to relaunch Spaces of Fontana in Austin. Your funds go directly toward developing our first immersive movement-based art installation created in collaboration with artist, Brenda Petro, based on her late Uncle's artwork.
To see us perform, follow us on Instagram @spacesoffontana or visit our website at www.spacesoffontana.com.
