Personal Artistic Statement
In my twenties, while studying art history and design, I encountered endless academic debates about defining art that seemed to have no objective resolution. It was Karen Montanaro at the Celebration Barn who offered clarity amid this confusion. She simply said that art is that feeling when something—a song, a painting, a performance—moves us deeply in a way that's impossible to articulate, a feeling that every human knows and can relate to.
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This definition continues to resonate with me and seems to be more just than any other. I have deep fascination for the universal nature it grants to artistic experience. Moreover, I am certain that every human being is in continuous pursuit of that universal feeling, that space of knowing before words.
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I am confident that when I myself inhibit that universal space, others are transported to a similar place within themselves, like glimpses of an old memory coming to life. In this space, I experience a deep sense of unity and that is what I strive to bring with me on stage.
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"Marina is an outstanding teacher."
I participated in Marina’s workshop at DNE Dance Camp 2024 and, of the four or five offerings I attended, it was absolutely my favorite! Both the workshop content and Marina’s teaching were so impactful that I can easily recall nearly every part nine months later.
Marina is an outstanding teacher. Her exercises were both accessible and challenging, often serving a dual purpose (such as presenting a foundational concept established in a warm up). She generally let the activities and discussions speak for themselves but knew the exact moments to add her voice to take us to the next level.
The workshop itself was ambitious, well structured, and has had a lasting effect on me. The objective was to teach the participants a movement technique intended to make our dance more beautiful and meaningful while simultaneously improving our self knowledge.
I cannot recommend Marina enough! Whatever she wants, give it to her - and make sure you attend whatever she offers!
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— Nathan Nichols