Dance Film and Live Performances

light / house

a dance film by Nate Tantral-Johnson

Piper Leistiko

(dancer in white lace top)

Dancers: Arden Moscowitz, Aspen Nell, Sophia Sexton, and Piper Leistiko

1,001 Won’t Be So Bad

A narrative dance film about the romanticization, realization, and acceptance of a past love.

Choreographed by Elle Wagoner and starring Katie Tuchi, Sydney Reed, Alyssa Laumann, Katie Pastor, and Piper Leistiko (dancer with red hair)

Self Observation

While she practices for a solo performance, a self-critical ballerina is confronted by a personification of her negative thoughts.

Short film written, directed, shot, and edited by Georgia Evensen and starring Piper Leistiko.

Strict Love by Doug Varone

Restaged by Stephanie Liapis at Loyola Marymount University

Note: Piper is the dancer in the middle back with red hair.