As a performer/choreographer I have had the privilege of collaborating with an array of artists, organizations, collectives, and companies across dance, music, theater, and the visual arts. These performances have happened all over the U.S. in universities, theaters, concert halls, art galleries, public spaces, experimental clubs, homes, and on film. I am deeply grateful for the generosity of the courageous individuals who have lent their creative voices to mine. I am humbled and honored by their vulnerability, artistry, hard work, and friendship.

Heidi McFall: Selected Performances, 2012-Present

University of Maryland (2017-2020)

Corpora Caelestia: A Movement Opera (2019)
MFA Thesis Concert, Kogod Theatre (University of Maryland) October 4-6, 2019
Description: A 35-minute interdisciplinary performance work featuring 8 dancing/singing performers (4 core dancers and 4 core singers) and live organ. Strong design elements include two swinging lights and falling snow.
Performers: Alexis Van Zalen, Mary Dinkler, Hannah Gross, Brianna Nelson, Miriam Wallberg, Krissy Harris, Heidi McFall, Grace Tietz, Lauren Waugh
Lighting Design: Jacob Hughes
Set Design: Grace Guarniere
Costume Design: Channing Tucker

Optical Chicken (2018-2019)
Performances: 
2019 Movement: Syzygy by Sans Limites Dance, Hudson Guild Theater (New York) June 1, 2019
Second Season: Shared Grad Showcase, Dance Theatre (University of Maryland) April 13-15, 2018
Description: An interdisciplinary trio for a clarinetist and two dancers. 
Performers: Natalie Groom, Grace Tietz, Heidi McFall

Tundra (2018-2019)
Performances:
2019 Movement: Syzygy by Sans Limites Dance, Hudson Guild Theater (New York) June 1, 2019
WAXworks Choreographer Showcase by Williamsburg Art NeXus, Triskelion Arts (Brooklyn) Feb. 24,19
Masterclass with Edward Rice, Cafritz Theatre (University of Maryland) April 5, 2018
Masterclass with Raja Feather Kelly, Studio 2 (University of Maryland) April 6, 2018
Description: An interdisciplinary solo with spoken word and projections.
Performer/Projection Design: Heidi McFall

Mysterium (2019)
Second Season: Shared Grad Dance Concert, Dance Theatre (University of Maryland) March 29-30, 2019
Description: A dance/music collaboration between 4 dancers and 3 singers. Recorded music by Arvo Part.
Performers: Adriana Alonzo, Hannah Gross, Krissy Harris, Brianna Nelson, Rachel Schrier, Grace Tietz

A High Land (2019)
Winter Music and Dance Festival by Next Reflex Dance Collective, Workhouse Arts Center (VA), 2/2/19
Mary Dinkler: Junior Voice Recital, UW Steven’s Point (WI), March 9, 2019
Description: A duet for singer and dancer with piano accompaniment
Performers: Mary Dinkler, Heidi McFall
Pianists: Hannah Gross, Dan Dinkler

Seven Birds (2018)
Artist Showing, Dance Theatre (University of Maryland) May 10, 2018
Description: 40 minute interdisciplinary solo featuring dance, spoken word, storytelling, projections, and live piano.
Performer: Heidi McFall

The Fountain (2018)
Round Robin Dance Showcase, Dance Theatre (University of Maryland), May 16 2018
Description: Interdisciplinary (“found object”) theatrical performance featuring projections and the movement of the curtains/backdrop/lightbar.
Lighting Design: Alvaro Maldonado
Video Design: Amanda T. Fair
Sound Score: Ronya-Lee Anderson
Performers: Amanda T. Fair, Ronya-Lee Anderson, Heidi McFall

Doxology (2018)
Description: Site-specific dance film
Creator/Performer: Heidi McFall
Music: “Doxology” Thomas Ken (1709)

Ghost Hallway (2018)
Description: Site-specific dance film
Media: Film, 6:05
Creator/Performer: Heidi McFall
Music: “Magnificat for Choir” Arvo Part (1989)

Optical Chicken - Extended (2017)
Guest Artist Series, The Electric Maid (Takoma Park, MD) November 29, 2017
Description: Interdisciplinary trio for two dancers and a clarinetist.

Object Study #1 - White Piece (2017)
First Friday Showcase, Studio 2 (University of Maryland) September 1, 2017
Description: Solo dance improvisation with white silk dress (donated by Slobodan dan Paich) 
Performer: Heidi McFall

Object Study #2 - Bell Piece (2017)
First Friday Showcase, Studio 2 (University of Maryland) October 6, 2017
Description: Improvised dance solo with eyes closed. The audience surrounds the performer in a seated circle and signals with a small bells if she gets too close.
Performer: Heidi McFall

Object Study #3 - Passacaglia (2017)
First Friday Showcase, Studio 2 (University of Maryland) November 3, 2017
Media: cell phone (playing music), and large white cloth (donated by Slobodan dan Paich)
Creator/Performer: Heidi McFall

Object Study #1 - Flag Piece  (2017)
First Friday Showcase (University of Maryland) December 1, 2017
Description: Site-specific dance film
Media: Film, 5:10
Creator/Performer: Heidi McFall

Berkeley (Summer, 2017)

Archaic Echoes and Our Time (2017)
Performances:
Artship Initiatives, International House (Berkeley, CA) July 29, 2017
Artship Initiatives, Mechanic’s Institute (San Francisco, CA) July 30, 2017
Description: Evening-length interdisciplinary vocal concert with dance and poetry.
Director/Costume Designer: Slobodan dan Paich
Singer: Jelena Jovanovic
Choreographer/Dancer: Heidi McFall

Lawrence University (2016-2017)

Narcissus (2017)
Flute Recital (Emma Reading), Lawrence University Conservatory of Music (WI) February 20, 2017
Description: Trio for flutist, dancer, and manipulated electronics
Flutist/Collaborator: Emma Reading 
Choreographer/Performer: Heidi Dinkler

Available Space (2016)
Dance Series: Lower Left Dance Collective, Lawrence University (WI) October 28, 2016
Description: Evening-length improvisational dance performance with live accompaniment
Performers: Lower Left Dance Collective with Guests

Summer Country (2016)
Wisconsin Ave. Art Festival (Wisconsin)
Description: Site-specific dance film
Media: Film, 11:38
Performers: Heidi Dinkler, Mary Dinkler, Davy Dinkler, Cindi Dinkler, Esther Bailey


New York University (2015-2016)

Re:Re:Rosas (2016) 
Performed: New York University
Description: Remake of Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker’s iconic dance work as a solo
Choreographer: Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker
Re-imagined and performed by Heidi Dinkler

Alices (2015)
Performed: New York University
Description: Interdisciplinary Duet (dance, spoken word, storytelling)
Performers/Collaborators: Heidi Dinkler and Jiawen Hu

New York City (2013-2015)

What is Experimental Music? (2014)
The No Collective at Panoply Performance Laboratory (Brooklyn)
Description: Evening-length concert in a condensed space. One musician added every minute.
Performers: The No Collective and Guests

Untitled (2014)
Mister Rogers (Brooklyn)
Description: Minimalistic dance duet
Performers/Collaborators: Holly Heidt, Heidi Dinkler

Untitled (2014)
Art Gallery Promotion for Massimo Grimaldi’s “Chorus Lines,” Team Gallery (Soho)
Description: Site-specific dance at the Team Gallery
Choreographer: Holly Heidt
Performers: Ariane Bernier, Samantha Corbin, Bridget Cronin, Heidi Dinkler, Nina Deacon, Holly Heidt

Lawrence University (2012-2013)

Appropriation I (2013) 
Choreography Showcase, Lawrence University (WI)
Description: Stage performance for three orchestral conductors
Performers: Cayla Morton, Katie Mueller, Daniel Vinitsky
Lighting Design: Nathan Lawrence
Tech: J.P. Merz

Narcissus (2013)
Sam Golter Cyborg Music Recital, Lawrence University (WI)
Choreography Showcase, Lawrence University (WI)
Description: Trio for flutist, dancer, and digital delay
Flutist: Sam Golter
Digital Delay: J.P. Merz
Lighting Design: Nathan Lawrence

SAX(12) (2013)
Saxophone Recital, Bjorklunden (WI)
Choreography Showcase, Lawrence University (WI)
Description: Choreographed music work for 12 saxophonists
Performers: Lauren Armstrong, Anna Buchholz, Joe Connor, Philip Dobernig, Jesse Dochnahl, Garrett Evans, Chris Harrity, Kate Johnson, Colin Parsons, Michael Ruth, Natalie Schmitt, Dylan Younger
Score Structure for Improvisation: Jesse Dochnayl, Philip Dobernig, Greg Siegrist, Natalie Schmitt, 

It Is Well (2013)
Lawrence University (WI)
Description: Site-specific dance film
Media: Film, 6:45
Choreographer/Director/Editor: Heidi Dinkler
Vocalist: Noah Dinkler
Dancers: Victoria Jhong Chung, Mario Gil, Isabel Hemley, Gwen Mullaney, Patrick Pylvainen
Cameras: Heidi Dinkler and Nathan Lawrence

Philip Bailey (2013)
Choreography Showcase, Lawrence University (WI)
Description: Site-specific dance film
Media: Film, 9:00
Choreographer/Director: Heidi Dinkler
Performers: Heidi Dinkler and Henry Holmes
Camera/Editor: Dan Mlodzik
Original Music: Mark Hirsch (composed, recorded, mastered)
Performed by the Dover Quartet (Joel Link, Bryan Lee, Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, Camden Shaw)

Dance of the Mosquito and Romance (2013)
Maxim Rubtsov Guest Artist Recital, Lawrence University (Wisconsin)
Description: Two trios for flute, dancer, and pianist
Choreographer/Director: Heidi Dinkler
Flutist: Maxim Rubtsov
Pianist: Sergei Kvitko
Dancer: Amber Bochte
        
The Darkling Thrush (2012)
Honors Convocation, Lawrence University (WI)
Choreography Showing, Lawrence University (WI)
Description: Interdisciplinary performance for three didgeridoo players, one singer, and five dancers.
Director/Choreographer: Heidi Dinkler
Dancers: Natalie Dinkler, Amanda Ellison, Briana Harter, Al Schmitz, Adriane Melchert
Musicians: Didgeridoo Explosion (Casey Frensz, Nick Allen, Matt Lowe) with Amanda Ellison (voice)
Music: Improvised  
           
Migrations (2012)
Choreography Showcase, Lawrence University (WI)
Graduate Composition Showing, Rice University (Texas)
Description: Site-specific dance film
Media: Film, 6:50
Performer: Heidi Dinkler
Camera: Brooks Eaton
Editor: Mark Hirsch
Music: Mark Hirsch (composed, recorded, mastered)