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Janessa Clark is a Lecturer in Theater at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she teaches dance improvisation, choreographic practices, and technology-integrated performance. Her work bridges dance, video, installation art, and socially-engaged practice, exploring themes of agency, identity, and technological integration in choreography.
- Education:
- MA in Performance Practices and Research from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London
- BFA in Choreography from Arizona State University
Clark’s research focuses on dance improvisation, choreographic technology, and experiential agency, often involving hybrid live/screen works. Her recent projects include VOLTA (2024), a dance-tech piece at MIT, and A Torch in the Machine (2024), a dystopian film exploring AI’s role in choreography.
Scientific Awards & Fellowships:
- 2021 BESSIE Award nominee for Communion
- 2024 Best Dance Film at Berlin Indie Film Festival
- Grants from Foundation for Contemporary Arts, Swedish Arts Council, and Harlem Stage
- Crojik’s Largesse (2020) and CEC ArtsLink Fellowship (2019)
Clark’s artistic practice spans international collaborations, including residencies in France, Sweden, Russia, and the US. She is currently developing a gallery installation in Michigan and a new live work, Providential Stranger, premiering in 2025.
