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Founded by immigrants and queer women Aika Takeshima (Japan) and Sara Pizzi (Italy), sarAika movement collective is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the dance ecosystem. The collective is known for creating multidisciplinary collaborative performances that highlight topical issues and personal insights. Founded in 2021, sarAika movement collective had a significant impact in 2022 with over 50 performances, including our debut evening-length show, "Stella, Come Home," commissioned by Et Alia Theater, and a performance at The Museum of NYC.In 2023, sarAika was honored with a Spoke The Hub award, which gave them the opportunity to create our first solo production, received a RedTail residency at JCAL, and toured Japan. Recently, they were commissioned by IATI Theater to create an evening-length show and were selected as resident artists for 2025 by University Settlement.

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Maddie Musgraves (she/her) is a Brooklyn-based freelance dancer, choreographer, and movement instructor originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan. In May of 2023, she received her BFA in Dance and a minor in Spanish from Indiana University. While her movement background is rooted in contemporary dance forms, she has most recently immersed herself in the commercial dance industry and is a current crew member of XPro through Brickhouse NYC, directed by Kelly Peters. She has performed works, for both film and live audiences, by artists such as Brayden Singley, Kelly Peters, Jojo Brooks, Marcus Allen Cobb, Carlie Anderson, and Maggie Golder. Additionally, she has had the pleasure to train through the Gibney Company Intensive, NVA & Guests Workshop, and Dance Italia’s Advanced Training Program. Maddie strives to utilize her diverse training and movement experiences to influence her artistry, expression, and physical storytelling. 

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Hannah Featherstone (She/Hers) is a New York based artist who grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She went to Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists and trained with Crash Dance Productions during her time in highschool. She attended Point Park University as a Modern Concentration where she was able to learn and perform works by many choreographers such as Norbert De La Cruz III, LaTasha Barnes, Lloyd Culbreath, Marc Spaulding, and Christopher Huggins. Hannah received her certificate from the Gibney Independent Study Program where she worked with many talented artists who have inspired and challenged her into becoming the artist she is today. Through this program, she has had the opportunity to learn from Baye and Asa, Laja Field of LAJAMARTIN, Nicole von Arx, Adam Barruch, Brandon Coleman, and Dual Rivet. She also attended workshops and intensives including SpringboardX: 8th Edition, Bodytalk with Vim Vigor, Gaga and Metodika Workshop with Kyle Scheurich, and Ballet BC 44 Summer Intensive. Hannah is going to Italy this upcoming year to attend Nuova Officina della Danza where she’ll be continuing to immerse herself as an artist into the European dance scene! She is so thankful for everyone who has been a part of her dance journey thus far and is excited to join The Creature community!

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ABBONDANZA was launched in January 2025. The word means ‘abundance’ in Italian, but it's more than just a word. It's a celebration, an affirmation, and a call to live a life of plenty. Our aim is to take this into our dance spaces and create a community centered around pleasure, honesty, and imagination. We believe that opportunity creates even more opportunity, and that there is more than enough to go around! Our work asks you to show up not only for yourself, but for one another. As we tell our stories, do you see a glimmer of yours? 

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ABBONDANZA was launched in January 2025. The word means ‘abundance’ in Italian, but it's more than just a word. It's a celebration, an affirmation, and a call to live a life of plenty. Our aim is to take this into our dance spaces and create a community centered around pleasure, honesty, and imagination. We believe that opportunity creates even more opportunity, and that there is more than enough to go around! Our work asks you to show up not only for yourself, but for one another. As we tell our stories, do you see a glimmer of yours? 

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ABBONDANZA was launched in January 2025. The word means ‘abundance’ in Italian, but it's more than just a word. It's a celebration, an affirmation, and a call to live a life of plenty. Our aim is to take this into our dance spaces and create a community centered around pleasure, honesty, and imagination. We believe that opportunity creates even more opportunity, and that there is more than enough to go around! Our work asks you to show up not only for yourself, but for one another. As we tell our stories, do you see a glimmer of yours?