The Kennedy Center, BodyTraffic, October 2025

BODYTRAFFIC

EISENHOWER THEATER OCTOBER 8–12, 2025

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents

BODYTRAFFIC

Tina F. Berkett, Artistic Director

This Reminds Me Of You

FOUNDING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: Tina Finkelman Berkett

THE COMPANY: Chandler Davidson, Becky García, Katie García, Pedro Garcia, Anaya Gonzalez, Brenan Gonzalez, Joan Rodriguez, Jordyn Santiago

CREATIVE PARTNER: Trey McIntyre

DIRECTOR of CREATIVE OPERATIONS: Dora Quintanilla

DIRECTOR of EDUCATION and COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Julie Opiel

DIRECTOR of DEVELOPMENT: Megan Lane

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: Michael Jarett

REHEARSAL DIRECTOR: Katie García

EDUCATION AND CHOREOGRAPHY ASSOCIATE: Joan Rodriguez

MARKETING COORDINATOR: Drew Brown

COMPANY REPRESENTATION: Margaret Selby, Selby/Artists Mgmt 212.382.3260 mselby@selbyartistsmgmt.com

BODYTRAFFIC wants to thank its incredible Season Sponsors: Perenchio Foundation and Elaine P. Wynn and Family Foundation

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Fred Eychaner Fund C. Michael Kojaian Suzanne L. Niedland

William J. Caldwell and Michele Toth

Patrons are requested to turn off cell phones and other electronic devices during the performance. Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

The Program

BODYTRAFFIC presents: This Reminds Me Of You

Mayday

Choreography

Music

TREY MCINTYRE

BUDDY HOLLY, written by CHARLES HARDIN, JERRY ALLISON, ELL AS MCDANIEL, JOE B. MAULDIN, AND NORMAN PET TY.

Lighting design JAMES F. INGALLS

Costume design

Costume construction

Prop design & construction

KAREN YOUNG

VICTORIA BEK

CODY RICHARDSON AND ROB BYERLY Performers CHANDLER DAVIDSON, BECKY GARCÍA, KATIE GARCÍA, PEDRO GARCIA, ANAYA

GONZALEZ, BRENAN GONZALEZ, JOAN RODRIGUEZ, JORDYN SANTIAGO

Premiere: The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills, CA, 2024

Using the timeless music of Buddy Holly, Mayday explores the looming specter that life can be cut short at any moment. We are seemingly dancing on a tightrope that could render any of our plans useless. Yet we still dance, we still move toward love, and we still plan, create, and live as if infinity lies before us.

Mayday was generously underwritten by Virginia McGehee Friend. This work was made possible in part by a creative residency at Argyros Performing Arts Center in Sun Valley, Idaho.

Mayday’s costumes were underwritten by Mark and Judi Aronchick.

- INTERMISSION -

The Program

Choreography

Music

Lighting, set, and video design

Costume design

Costume construction

Performers

I Forgot The Start

MATTHEW NEENAN

“In This Heart” by SINÉAD O’CONNOR, “Machu Picchu” by HEATHER CHRISTIAN & THE ARBONAUTS, “Paka Ua” by OZZIE KOTANI & DANIEL HO, “Anthems For a Seventeen Year Old Girl” by BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE, and “Flint” BY SUFJAN STEVENS.

CHRISTOPHER ASH

Márion TALÁN DE LA ROSA

VICTORIA BEK

CHANDLER DAVIDSON, BECKY GARCÍA, KATIE GARCÍA, PEDRO GARCIA, ANAYA GONZALEZ, BRENAN GONZALEZ, JOAN RODRIGUEZ, JORDYN SANTIAGO

Premiere: Annenberg Center at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 2024

It’s the same outside, Driving to the riverside. I pretend to cry, Even if I cried alone. I forgot the start. Use my hands to use my heart. Even if I died alone.

- “Flint” by Sufjan Stevens

I Forgot The Start walks the line between joy and grief to illuminate the sheer relentlessness of hope. The work is an honest exploration of resilience in the pursuit of connection, despite life’s uncertainties. We are reminded that there is no light without dark.

I Forgot The Start was generously supported by Ali Long. This work was co-commissioned by Penn Live Arts, with support provided by the Penn Live Arts Accelerator Program. This work was made possible in part by a creative residency at Argyros Performing Arts Center in Sun Valley, Idaho.

The Program

Incense Burning On A Saturday Morning: The Maestro

Choreography

Original music composition

Lighting design

Video design

Costume design

Costume construction

Performers

JUEL D. LANE

MUNIR ZAKEE

MICHAEL JARETT

YEE EUN NAM

JARROD BARNES

VICTORIA BEK

CHANDLER DAVIDSON, BECKY GARCÍA, KATIE GARCÍA, PEDRO GARCIA, ANAYA

GONZALEZ, BRENAN GONZALEZ, JOAN RODRIGUEZ, JORDYN SANTIAGO

Premiere: The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills, CA, 2024

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Ernie Barnes’s iconic depictions of life, Juel D. Lane’s new work pays tribute to his legacy. Lane weaves ensemble and partner work that mirrors the narratives and energy of Barnes’s art, including the enigmatic woman in the yellow dress who appears in his paintings. With movements guided by ancestral rhythms, the work emphasizes resilience and serves as a poignant reminder of our shared humanity.

A huge “thank you” to The Ernie Barnes Estate, for their incredible generosity and collaboration. “The Sugar Shack” and “In Rapture” by Ernie Barnes, along with his photographs are used with permission by artist’s estate.

Incense Burning on a Saturday Morning: The Maestro was made possible in part by support from Renae Williams Niles & Greg Niles.

About BODYTRAFFIC

BODYTRAFFIC, an internationally-renowned dance company from Los Angeles, has been a dynamic force in contemporary dance since its founding in 2007 by Artistic Director Tina Finkelman Berkett. Known for their technical prowess and versatility, BODYTRAFFIC expertly masters a repertoire that spans ballet, contemporary, modern, Afro-Cuban, and hip hop. The company thrives on a collective of diverse perspectives and styles, bringing to life the innovative visions of accomplished choreographers like Kyle Abraham, Trey McIntyre, Ohad Naharin, and Micaela Taylor. By seamlessly blending local and global perspectives, BODYTRAFFIC reflects the rich diversity of their home city while pushing the boundaries of dance.

Bringing the spirit of Los Angeles to audiences worldwide, BODYTRAFFIC has performed across 30 states and 20 countries. The company proudly represented the U.S. on tours to Algeria, Indonesia, Israel, Jordan, and South Korea. During its 10th anniversary season (2017–2018), BODYTRAFFIC embarked on an extensive tour, including performances at the CONTEXT Diana Vishneva Festival and The Holland Dance Festival in The Hague. These experiences have deepened the company’s commitment to cross-cultural exchange, while elevating dance beyond mere performance, transforming it into an exploration and celebration of ideas and spirit.

This dedication is further demonstrated through a passion for education, as BODYTRAFFIC mentors and uplifts over 700 students annually through various programs, ranging from youth-focused movement workshops to professional development for established artists. This holistic approach underscores the company’s belief in the transformative power of dance as a vehicle for personal and collective growth.

At the heart of everything BODYTRAFFIC does are the values of challenge, passion, empathy, inclusion, and growth. It aims to champion both established and emerging voices, serving as a home for a diverse range of styles and perspectives that tell vital stories. The goal is simple: get the world moving. After all, without movement, nothing changes.

Please visit www.BODYTRAFFIC.com to learn about upcoming performances and programs, and to join the company’s mailing list.

Meet the Artists

ARTISTIC LEADERSHIP

TINA FINKELMAN BERKETT

(Artistic Director) is a visionary leader in contemporary dance, known for curating original, compelling repertoire and redefining the art form across the U.S. and internationally. Tina grew up in New York City, attending Stuyvesant High School of Math and Science and graduating summa cum laude from Barnard College, Columbia University, with a double major in Mathematics and Economics. Her love of dance was ignited by her teacher and mentor, Michele Cuccaro Cain. Tina’s professional dance career began at Aszure Barton & Artists, a distinguished contemporary dance company, where she quickly became a featured dancer and then Barton’s assistant, teaching both in the U.S. and abroad. A true highlight of Tina’s career was being a founding member of Mikhail Baryshnikov’s Hell’s Kitchen Dance and touring internationally alongside Mr. Baryshnikov himself. Tina began her interest in arts administration when she served as the company’s dancer liaison. In 2007, Tina relocated to Los Angeles and launched BODYTRAFFIC with Lillian Barbeito. In 2020, she became the company’s sole Artistic Director. Under Tina’s leadership, BODYTRAFFIC has become a beacon in the global dance community, known for its innovative choreography, world-class dancers, and powerful performances. Through her curation and vision, Tina continues to foster a vibrant artistic community that captivates and inspires audiences around the world. Tina would like to acknowledge her family for serving as her greatest sources of love and inspiration: her parents, Guzmán, Jack, and Sofia.

CHOREOGRAPHERS

JUEL D. LANE, an Atlanta native, honed his artistic talents at Tri-Cities High School, The Youth Ensemble of Atlanta, and The University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Dance Magazine recognized him as one of their “25 to Watch,” and his captivating performances have enthralled audiences worldwide. He’s shared the stage with luminaries like Ronald K. Brown/ Evidence, member of the acclaimed Bessie Award-winning Camille A. Brown & Dancers, and member of The Black Acting Methods Studio. Lane’s choreography has graced Ailey II, Dallas Black Dance Theater, Atlanta Ballet, Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company, and various universities. He’s also performed in productions such as The Metropolitan Opera’s Fire Shut Up In My Bones, Amazon Prime’s series Harlem, and NBC’s Jesus Christ Superstar Live Lane received the Bronzelens Film Festival award for his remarkable dance film, The Maestro, and showcased his directing and choreography talents in the captivating music video “Only-1” with Roc Nation artist Dixson. Lane is currently the director of The University of North Carolina School of the Arts Choreographic Institute.

TREY McINTYRE was born in Wichita, Kansas, and studied at the North Carolina School of the Arts and the Houston Ballet Academy. In 1989, he was appointed Choreographic Apprentice to Houston Ballet, a position created especially for him, and in 1995, he became the company’s Choreographic Associate. He has worked for more than 30 years as a freelance choreographer, producing more than 100 pieces during the span of his career so far. He also did a bunch

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of other cool things, including working with a lot of amazing companies such as The Stuttgart Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Queensland Ballet, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, New York City Ballet, Oregon Ballet Theatre, BalletX, The Washington Ballet, Ballet Memphis, and San Francisco Ballet. He has won numerous awards and honors, such as the Choo San Goh Award for Choreography, a Lifetime Achievement Award from The National Society of Arts and Letters, two personal grants for choreography from The National Endowment for the Arts, and is a United States Artists Fellow. In 2019, he won the Isadora Duncan Award for Outstanding Achievement in Choreography for his work Your Flesh Shall be a Great Poem, which he created for San Francisco Ballet for their Unbound Festival. He was named one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch” in 2001, one of People Magazine’s “25 Hottest Bachelors” in 2003, and one of Out Magazine’s 2008 “Tastemakers.” In 2005, he founded his dance company, Trey McIntyre Project, achieving great audience and critical success. McIntyre created over 23 original works for the company, as well as numerous film projects, interactive site-specific works, and photography collections.

MATTHEW

NEENAN, described as “one of America’s best dance poets” by The New York Times, began his dance training at the Boston Ballet School and with noted teachers Nan C. Keating and Jacqueline Cronsberg. He later attended the LaGuardia High School of Performing Arts and the School of American Ballet in New York. From 1994–2007, Matthew danced with the Pennsylvania Ballet (now the Philadelphia Ballet), where he danced numerous principal roles in the classical, contemporary and Balanchine repertoire. From 2007–2020, Matthew was the Choreographer in Residence at the Pennsylvania Ballet, where he created 20 original ballets. Matthew’s choreography has been premiered and performed by The New York City Ballet, Pacific Northwest

Ballet, The Washington Ballet, Ballet West, Ballet Met, Colorado Ballet, Ballet Memphis, Milwaukee Ballet, Oregon Ballet Theatre, Tulsa Ballet, OKC Ballet, Kansas City Ballet, Nashville Ballet, Parsons Dance, BODYTRAFFIC, Juilliard Dance, and USC Kaufman School of Dance, among many others. He has received numerous awards and grants for his choreography from the National Endowment of the Arts, Dance Advance funded by the Pew Charitable Trusts, the Choo San Goh Foundation, the Independence Foundation and four fellowships from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. In 2006, Matthew received the New York City Ballet’s Choreographic Institute’s Fellowship Initiative Award. In October 2009, Matthew was the grandprize winner of Sacramento Ballet’s Capital Choreography Competition and was also the first recipient of the Jerome Robbins NEW Program Fellowship for his work At the border for Pennsylvania Ballet. In 2005, Matthew co-founded BalletX with fellow dancer Christine Cox. BalletX has toured and performed Neenan’s choreography in New York City at The Joyce Theater, NY City Center, The Skirball Center, Symphony Space and Central Park Summerstage, The Kennedy Center, Vail International Dance Festival (where he has created 5 world premieres), Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, Segerstrom Center, Laguna Dance Festival, Spring to Dance Festival in St. Louis, as well as several venues internationally. His ballet The Last Glass was listed in The New York Times Top 10 in 2013.

PERFORMERS

CHANDLER DAVIDSON is from Greensboro, North Carolina, and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Contemporary Dance at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA), with the privilege of learning from an esteemed faculty, including Brenda Daniels, Dayna Fox, Laura Martin, Angelina Sansone, Sean Sullivan, Abigail Yager, Ming-Lung Yang, and Jennet Zerbe. Their mentorship has played a pivotal role in refining his technical proficiency and nurturing his artistry. As he approaches the end of his studies at UNCSA, Chandler stands poised to make his mark on the dance world. His journey

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thus far is a testament to his dedication, boundless creativity, and insatiable thirst for artistic exploration. This is Chandler’s first season with BODYTRAFFIC.

BECKY GARCÍA was born and raised in Miami, FL, where she was submerged in culture and art all throughout her life. She received prestigious training growing up at the New World School of the Arts and Dance Town Miami. In 2017, she collaborated with visual artists and won a presidential award to perform at Art Basel. After that, she attended Point Park University and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She studied abroad in Spain at Conservatorio Superior de Danza María de Ávila, as well as Alonzo King Lines Ballet and Hubbard Street. Becky has an immense love and passion for dance and all the arts, which she hopes to share with the world. This is Becky’s first season with the company.

KATIE GARCÍA (Rehearsal Director / Dancer) is a dynamic force in the dance world, known for her expertise as both a performer and educator. A graduate of The Juilliard School, she has trained at premier institutions such as New World School of the Arts, Dance Town Studios Miami, San Francisco Conservatory of Dance, and Springboard Danse Montréal. Following her graduation, she became a key member of Parsons Dance, where she performed for two and a half years while also expanding her portfolio with freelance and collaborative projects. After joining BODYTRAFFIC, she served as assistant choreographer to Joan Rodriguez’s commissioned work Bloquea’o. Katie’s influence extends into academia, where she has led master classes at elite colleges and universities. Her passion for community engagement is evident in her work with outreach programs like GLUCK, TAP for Life, and Dance for Parkinson’s Disease, through which she has brought movement and healing to hospitals, wellness centers, and communities in both New York City and Miami. Internationally, Katie has made her mark by co-leading a project in Botswana, providing dance education and movement therapy to children with physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities. Her creative endeavors reach

beyond live performance; she has coproduced dance films with Joan Rodriguez, featured at festivals such as the Blacktinx Dance Festival, Solo Duo Dance Festival, and Dumbo Dance Festival. Additionally, her work has been showcased in collaboration with mixed media artist Anna Khachatryan at a prominent NYC SOHO art gallery. Katie’s career exemplifies her dedication to the transformative power of dance, both as an art form and as a tool for education and healing. This is Katie’s fourth season dancing with BODYTRAFFIC, and her first season as Rehearsal Director.

PEDRO GARCIA began his studies at the National Conservatory of Lisbon, working with teachers including Mikahall Zavialova, Irina Zavialova, Catarina Moreira, and José Luís Vieira, among others. In 2014, he won the 3° prize at Tanzolymp Competition in Berlin. He received his diploma in 2015 and continued on to earn a degree from School Superieure de Danse de Cannes Rosella Hightower. Pedro joined the junior ballet Rosella Hightower DNSP3 for one year and then went on to join the Ballet Nacional de Marseille, where he worked with Emio Greco and Pieter C. Scholten until 2018. In 2019, he joined Companhia Portuguesa de Bailado Contemporaneo, under the direction of Vasco Wellenkamp. Pedro has worked with choreographers Nelia Pinheiro and André Mesquita, and joined Quórum Ballet for one season, where he worked with Daniel Cardoso and Lior Tavori. This is Pedro’s fourth season with BODYTRAFFIC.

ANAYA GONZALEZ is originally from Ohio and is currently a Contemporary Dance Major at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) to receive her BFA. During her time at UNCSA, they have worked and performed pieces by notable choreographers such as Darrell Moultrie, Rena Butler, Trey McIntyre, film work with Ashley Lindsay, and more. She has also been studying some of the core techniques of modern dance, such as Cunningham, Alexander, Limón, and Horton, along with classical and contemporary ballet.

BRENAN GONZALEZ is a first-generation Cuban-American artist from Lake Worth,

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FL. He began his dance training at That’s Dancing Dance Studio, igniting a passion and curiosity for Hip-Hop styles at age 4. He graduated from USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance this past May. He was a two-time YoungArts awardee, receiving an Honorable Mention in 2020 and a Merit Award in 2021 for Modern/Contemporary dance. Recently, Brenan has explored sitespecific choreography and interdisciplinary performance, merging movement with other mediums like film and fashion. Brenan also pursues his passion for teaching through community outreach programs like USC Kaufman Connections and at various dance studios and preprofessional programs across South Florida. This is Brenan’s first season with BODYTRAFFIC.

JOAN RODRIGUEZ (Edu & Choreography Associate / Dancer) is a Cuban-born dancer, choreographer, and educator known for his dynamic versatility, seamlessly blending Afro-Latin, contemporary, and multimedia styles. He graduated from the prestigious Escuela Nacional de Arte, earning the “Best Graduate of the Year” award, and began his career with DanzAbierta and Malpaso Dance Company. In 2016, after relocating to the United States as a political refugee, Joan moved to Arizona, where he focused on creating, teaching, and producing multimedia projects in collaboration with museums and as Guest Faculty for Arizona State University. His journey continued in New York with Parsons Dance, where he choreographed an original work for the 2018 GenerationNow fellowship. He later created an original work for Connecticut Ballet, while serving as Guest Artist in Residence at various universities and arts centers across the U.S. Joan plays a pivotal role at BODYTRAFFIC as the master teacher in education and outreach, Social Media Manager, and lead content creator. His acclaimed commissioned work, Bloquea’o, has toured the U.S., and he is now preparing for a second commission. Joan’s passion lies in building community through dance, sharing movement across diverse settings, and pioneering innovative intersections between performance and media. This is Joan’s fourth season dancing with BODYTRAFFIC, and his first season as Rehearsal Director.

JORDYN SANTIAGO is originally from North Carolina and is a dancer, teacher and choreographer currently based in Los Angeles, CA. Jordyn grew up training at The Dance Theatre of Jacksonville, under the direction of Debra Baile. She has traveled and trained across the United States as well as abroad in Israel and Europe. Jordyn has studied with artists such as Danielle Agami, Jiri Pokorny, Medhi Walerski, Adi Salant, Bryan Arias, Diana Matos and Melissa Jackson. Jordyn has toured as a backup dancer with Los Angeles based band Half Alive. She had the opportunity of dancing for the motion picture production of In The Heights with Warner Brothers Entertainment. Jordyn has performed at the Lincoln Center in Washington D.C in an Opera titled Prism under the direction of Beth Morrison Projects. Jordyn has danced in music videos for Griffin Matthews, Zolita and Buzz’s newest single “Soul”. She has also taught at several well-regarded institutions and collectives, including Peridance Capezio Center, Broadway Dance Center, Brick House NYC, Marymount Manhattan, The University of the Arts and University of North Carolina Greensboro. Jordyn had the opportunity of presenting her first solo work All There Is in Los Angeles for an all Queer Artist showcase. This year she also has the opportunity of setting a work on her fellow company members of BODYTRAFFIC. This is Jordyn’s fourth season with BODYTRAFFIC. She is incredibly grateful to get to travel the world alongside such a dynamic group of artists and is looking forward to sharing more of her personal work with audiences of all kinds.

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