SYREN MODERN DANCE
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Mission Statement
At SYREN, we consider dance to be a universal means of connection and communication, an art form of storytelling where all voices can be welcomed and amplified. At the same time, we acknowledge that modern dance itself has historically been relegated to exclusionary and isolated spaces. Further as two women founders, we are continuously aware that while many females choreographers shaped modern dance as we know it today, directorial positions have disproportionately been dominated by men. At SYREN, we envision a reality that more readily celebrates the the diverse history and present day of this art form, while simultaneously inviting broader audiences to share in this humanity.
About This Cause
SYREN Modern Dance is a New York City based company Co-founded by Lynn Peterson and Kate St. Amand. Now in its 19th season, SYREN is impassioned to embrace dance a conduit of connection, communication, curiosity, and learning. In February 2022, SYREN Modern Dance will be a U.S. Cultural Ambassador performing by invitation from the U.S. Department of State at Expo 2020 Dubai in the USA Pavilion. SYREN has been exploring the intersection of science and art since 2015, which led to the premiere of “Red and Blue, Bitter and Sweet” in 2017. This dance was inspired by quantum mechanics, specifically entanglement, uncertainty principle, super position, and duality. SYREN’s most recent work “Ticktock” is performed in collaboration with Astrophysicist Paul Sutter, and is an exploration of time using dance and narrative sequences, “Ticktock” has been presented at Bryant Park, Museum of Science-Boston, and Houston Museum of Natural Science. In an effort to share the process of this intersection of science and art, SYREN created “Science in Motion”, and has since shared it with The American Association for the Advancement of Science in Washington D.C., Society of Physics Students at NYU, Women in Physics at Yale, Children’s Museum of Manhattan, American Physical Society’s New England Conference, IONA College, The Chapin School, St. Paul’s School for Girls, Cambridge Science Festival, High Tech High School, OSU Dance Department, The Young Women’s Leadership School of Astoria, and Girl's Inc. of NY. In New York City, SYREN has been presented by Gibney Dance Center, Bach Vespers at Holy Trinity, Green Space, Children’s Museum of Manhattan, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Riverside Theatre, Symphony Space, 92ND Street Y, Dance Theater Workshop, Dixon Place, Queens Theatre in the Park, d.u.m.b.o. Arts Under the Bridge Festival, and St. Mark’s Church. SYREN has self-produced performances at Baryshnikov Arts Center, The Ailey Citigroup Theater, University Settlement, John Jay Theater, and St. Francis Xavier. SYREN’s visual arts partnership with The Art Students League of New York was exhibited at The Office of the Manhattan Borough President. SYREN’s commissioned work by composer Galeet Dardashti was presented by JCC of Manhattan, 92Y Tribeca, and Le Poisson Rouge. SYREN has worked with students in NYC at P.S. 123, Ballet Tech, Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School, and Mark Morris Dance Center. Outside of New York City, SYREN’s has been presented by Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, Cité Universitaire in Paris, Purchase College, Bach Society of Houston, Sacred Music at the Red Door, Midwest Regional Alternative Dance Festival, White Plains Performing Arts Center, Educational Center for the Arts, New Haven Ballet, and Grounds for Sculpture, among others. SYREN has engaged with students outside of New York City at numerous schools in Texas, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Connecticut. SYREN has been supported by grants from MidAtlantic Arts Fund, Aleph Fund, Particle Fever, NYC’s Department of Cultural Affairs, Queens Council on the Arts, Harkness Space Grants (92nd Street Y), The Chelsea Art Museum, The Jewish Community Fund, and by residencies at DanceNOW/NYC’s Silo and DTW’s Outer/Space.