ARTISTS + REP
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'King is recognized for multi-nuanced abstract and literal choreographic story telling, which seek truths that liberate. In that quest, she is fearless'. - Bonnie Rosenstock/Explore Dance. (photo Eric Bandiero) |
ARTISTS of 2025
KELLY HOGAN (Assistant/Dancer/Operations Administrator - she/her)
Originally from Northern Virginia, Kelly earned her BFA from George Mason University's School of Dance. During her time at GMU, she was awarded the 2016 Bette Carter Scholarship, minored in arts administration, performed works by Robert Battle, Susan Shields, and choreographed four original pieces for the Mason Dance Company. She was also the 2015 Administration Intern for Deeply Rooted Dance Theater in Chicago, IL. Post-graduation, Kelly performed with Jane Franklin Dance and taught ballet to young dancers.Since relocating to NYC 6 years ago, Kelly has participated in NACHMO (National Choreography Month) and performed works with Salvatore LaRussa Dance Theatre. She has been collaborating consistently with JKDC since 2018, assisting Artistic Director King in re-staging repertory, office administration, and performing. In 2023 she became Operations Administrator in addition to assisting and performing with JKDC.
Originally from Northern Virginia, Kelly earned her BFA from George Mason University's School of Dance. During her time at GMU, she was awarded the 2016 Bette Carter Scholarship, minored in arts administration, performed works by Robert Battle, Susan Shields, and choreographed four original pieces for the Mason Dance Company. She was also the 2015 Administration Intern for Deeply Rooted Dance Theater in Chicago, IL. Post-graduation, Kelly performed with Jane Franklin Dance and taught ballet to young dancers.Since relocating to NYC 6 years ago, Kelly has participated in NACHMO (National Choreography Month) and performed works with Salvatore LaRussa Dance Theatre. She has been collaborating consistently with JKDC since 2018, assisting Artistic Director King in re-staging repertory, office administration, and performing. In 2023 she became Operations Administrator in addition to assisting and performing with JKDC.
MAGGIE FISCHER (Assistant/Dancer - she/her)
Maggie holds a BFA from George Mason University School of Dance, from which she graduated summa cum laude in 2017. A dance educator based in Queens, teaches through Motes in Motion and Arts House Schools. She has danced in the premier show of LUNA - Lancaster, PA, DoubleTake Dance in NY and currently with Catherine Tharin and Joyce King/JKing Dance Company. She additionally assists Artistic Director King at JKDC auditions and re-staging choreography.
Maggie returning July 2025 from teaching in Kuwait - sharing her talents.
EMMA GORDON (Dancer - she/them)
Born, raised, and is based in NYC, where she first studied dance with Ted Pollen/afterschool PS212 Manhattan program. She went on to attend Ballet Tech: The NYC Public School for Dance, performing works at the Joyce Theater with Eliot Feld's Youth Dance Ensemble. She studied at The Alvin Ailey School PPAS Program, training under director Guillermo Asca and faculty. She graduated with an Honors BFA in Dance from The George Mason University School of Dance and the recipient of the Excellence in Dance Performance Award for her work in pieces by Christopher d'Amboise, Camille Brown, Rafael Bonachela, Robert Kleinendorst, Karen Reedy. Emma aims to explore kinesthetic understanding in dance and to share with a diverse range of people the gifts and knowledge provided to her by her peers and mentors.
ALEXANDRA LOVE-STROUSE (Dancer - she/her)
A New York City-based dance performer and choreographer. Alexandra is currently a Company Member with JKing Dance Company, an Apprentice with Ballaro Dance, and an Administrator with Ailey Extension. Alexandra was previously an Apprentice with JoyeMovement Dance Company. Her choreography has been selected for performances at the Ailey Citigroup Theater, Queens Dance Festival, Student World Impact Film Festival, and ESTIA Festival. Alexandra graduated Magna Cum Laude from Elon University, earning her B.F.A. in Dance Performance & Choreography and B.A. in Strategic Communications. Her training also includes The Ailey School, The Moving Company, and the GW Carver Center for Arts & Technology.
LIBBY MCKENZIE (Dancer - she/her)
A professional dancer and choreographer currently based in NYC. She graduated as a Presidential Scholar from Western Michigan University in April 2023 with a BFA in dance. Notable performances at WMU: Inertia by Kelsey Paschich, Woman by Tsai Hsi Hung, and 8 Stages of College by Katy Copeland. She has had the privilege of performing works by Seyong Kim, Carolyn Pavlik, and Penny Saunders. Libby received 2nd place for her self-choreographed solo, of all that is changing at the Maggie Allesee choreographer's competition, and represented WMU at the American College Dance Association East-Central Conference. She performed with CPR Dance: Inhale Movement - directed by Carolyn Pampalone Rabbers, Mica Butnar’s Querencia Dance, and presented you, are fluent in me at Dancewave - NY. She is excited to continue to pursue professional choreographic and performance opportunities.
JESSICA WATKINS (Dancer - she/her)
Graduated with her BFA in dance at Marymount Manhattan College(MMC), majoring in dance, concentrating in choreography, and minoring in business management. She performed in MMC’s MainStage over 4 years working with Adesola Osakalumi, Nathan Trice, and Caleb Teicher, and in the film, An Eclectic Dance to Music in Time by Jacolby Satterwhite - premiering at the opening of David Gueffen Hall in Lincoln Center. She is a recipient of BODYTRAFFIC’s Summer and Winter Program - 2024 full scholarship, working with Tanisha Guy and Martha Nichols and awarded Bates Dance Festival scholarship - 2020. She has taught and choreographed at MMC for Dancers at Work and invited to present at NYU Tisch/Hofstra University Choreo seminar. Additional teaching - open classes at Rhythm and Pulse in VA. Jessica is also a pro-roller dancer presently working with the Missile Team of Brooklyn and Paris and has additionally interned with the Urban Bush Women's Office Administrative Team. Jessica is ecstatic to continue her artistic journey with Joyce King/JKing Dance Company.
Graduated with her BFA in dance at Marymount Manhattan College(MMC), majoring in dance, concentrating in choreography, and minoring in business management. She performed in MMC’s MainStage over 4 years working with Adesola Osakalumi, Nathan Trice, and Caleb Teicher, and in the film, An Eclectic Dance to Music in Time by Jacolby Satterwhite - premiering at the opening of David Gueffen Hall in Lincoln Center. She is a recipient of BODYTRAFFIC’s Summer and Winter Program - 2024 full scholarship, working with Tanisha Guy and Martha Nichols and awarded Bates Dance Festival scholarship - 2020. She has taught and choreographed at MMC for Dancers at Work and invited to present at NYU Tisch/Hofstra University Choreo seminar. Additional teaching - open classes at Rhythm and Pulse in VA. Jessica is also a pro-roller dancer presently working with the Missile Team of Brooklyn and Paris and has additionally interned with the Urban Bush Women's Office Administrative Team. Jessica is ecstatic to continue her artistic journey with Joyce King/JKing Dance Company.
PAYGE LECAKES (Dancer - they/themme)
Is a movement artist based in NY. They graduated from SUNY Purchase College with dual degrees, a BFA in Dance with a concentration in composition and a BA in Gender Studies. Payge received their primary training at Eleanor’s School of Dance, Northeast Ballet Company, and Manhattan Youth Ballet. More recently, Payge has trained under Cat Cogliandro, MICHIYAYA Dance, Sidra Bell, Doug Varone, and Fredrick Earl Mosley. They have performed works by Ehizoje Azeke, MICHIYAYA Dance, Fredrick Earl Mosley, and Nicole von Arx as well as classical excerpts by Paul Taylor (Cloven Kingdom) and George Balanchine (Stars and Stripes, Episodes, Serenade). Payge is currently an apprentice with Cat Cogliandro’s cat.astrophe! and is the founder/director of Not A Dance Company, a movement arts collective that has presented work at Dancing Beyond, Uptown Rising Performance Series, and the Dance is Activism Film Festival, where they were awarded Best Choreography. Outside of their work with NADC, Payge has contributed choreography for Earl Mosley’s Institute of the Arts and Dance Against Cancer: THE YOUTH MOVEMENT and was a co-choreographer/movement director for Good Goods, directed by Stephanie Weeks.
Is a movement artist based in NY. They graduated from SUNY Purchase College with dual degrees, a BFA in Dance with a concentration in composition and a BA in Gender Studies. Payge received their primary training at Eleanor’s School of Dance, Northeast Ballet Company, and Manhattan Youth Ballet. More recently, Payge has trained under Cat Cogliandro, MICHIYAYA Dance, Sidra Bell, Doug Varone, and Fredrick Earl Mosley. They have performed works by Ehizoje Azeke, MICHIYAYA Dance, Fredrick Earl Mosley, and Nicole von Arx as well as classical excerpts by Paul Taylor (Cloven Kingdom) and George Balanchine (Stars and Stripes, Episodes, Serenade). Payge is currently an apprentice with Cat Cogliandro’s cat.astrophe! and is the founder/director of Not A Dance Company, a movement arts collective that has presented work at Dancing Beyond, Uptown Rising Performance Series, and the Dance is Activism Film Festival, where they were awarded Best Choreography. Outside of their work with NADC, Payge has contributed choreography for Earl Mosley’s Institute of the Arts and Dance Against Cancer: THE YOUTH MOVEMENT and was a co-choreographer/movement director for Good Goods, directed by Stephanie Weeks.
KAYLAN BRADFORD (Dancer - she/her)
Is one of our newest members who started her training in New York City at Rosie’s Theater Kids and Broadway Dance Center. She continued her training with Academie De Ballet, Academy of Classical Contemporary Dance, and Governor School for the Arts. Kaylan received a full scholarship to attend George Mason University, graduating with a BFA in dance. She additionally attended summer programs under Complexions Contemporary Dance, Nutmeg Conservatory, and Kirov Academy. Kaylan has performed and worked with Ranardo-Domeico Grays and Will Ervin. Since 2024, she worked with Visions Contemporary Ballet, Accent Dance with Danielle Diniz, and Joyce King/JKing Dance Company.
REPERTORY
'......certain choreographers, and their charges, stood out as unique. .... Joyce King's "LISTEn (an except)", a large ensemble flight into the realm of the imagination, felt like a force of nature'. - Jamie Townsend/Explore Dance
together, a partA trio portraying emotional, physical, and mental health -we humanize these abstract concepts within relationships, grounding them in a whimsically ephemeral reality.
per.cept.shunExplores the desire and struggle to surrender a false persona; stripping away the protective layers of our mindset to gravitate closer to self-realization and letting go of society's judgments.
Com.part.men.tal.EyesDelineates the dividing of self (From a series of works that examine mental illness, healthcare and social isolation.)
OUTSIDE the BOXA visit into the 'good' ole school days and the fears associated with being the new girl.
children programing) 
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'.....insight and reflection through contemporary pieces that kept you wanting more.'
M. Negron |
LISTEn
In response to the School shootings that
continually plague our children.
continually plague our children.
"....The haunting beauty of the piece lingers still' K. Gordon
apotheosis: a glorified ideal
Spoken word - An alternate viewpoint of society's history on education and the effects it has on us.
Photos
top left - Edward Lopez
top right - Steven Pisano.
2nd left, bottom right, - Eric Bandiero
2nd right, 3rd and bottom left - Jaqi Medlock
top left - Edward Lopez
top right - Steven Pisano.
2nd left, bottom right, - Eric Bandiero
2nd right, 3rd and bottom left - Jaqi Medlock
'Joyce King’s work as a choreographer is outstanding
She is innovative, she takes risks....,'
-Merete Muenter, Artistic Director, Jazz Choreography Enterprises, Inc. NY
Black Lives Matter - 'Emotion, Expression, Experiences' - A Collaboration series between Artists
We look into BLM through the collaboration of five artists and 4 dancers who share their stories and facts. I am so grateful and deeply moved by personal truth, and encouragement shared with us for this mini project. I pray that each step taken, and each voice heard, will bring us to a time where we will all come closer to a deeper understanding, building equality and social justice within a world that we can all be proud of.
View the individual full version.
We create to be a part of the change.
We look into BLM through the collaboration of five artists and 4 dancers who share their stories and facts. I am so grateful and deeply moved by personal truth, and encouragement shared with us for this mini project. I pray that each step taken, and each voice heard, will bring us to a time where we will all come closer to a deeper understanding, building equality and social justice within a world that we can all be proud of.
View the individual full version.
We create to be a part of the change.