DANCER | CHOREOGRAPHER | EDUCATOR | CREATIVE
The Night The Trees Whispered is an original piece of choreography by Evan. This work, choreographed for Sparrow Dance Company’s Flora & Fauna, features movement motifs directly inspired from tree’s ability to communicate with each other & the physical characteristics of trees. Dancers in this piece collaborated on choreography with guided movement explorations and partner work.
Hope for Something was an original work set on the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater’s dance company. The piece is rooted in acknowledging the challenges that the previous year presented and the commitment to make the next year one where we live more authentically.
This group of dancers, from all backgrounds of dance, met for 5 rehearsals and performed this work in the Emerging Choreographers Concert. This piece was chosen to close the student ran show.
As a choreographer, it was a joy to see these young adults step outside their comfort zones to really push the piece to greater heights.
An original piece collaboratively choreographed for Sparrow Dance Company‘s Show “Razzle Dazzle”, “Who Dunnit” is a murder mystery based around five main characters. Razzle Dazzle premiered in July 2018 in 3 cities for one weekend.
A company member of Sparrow Dance Co, since 2012 Evan was featured as a soloist and collaborated with Helaina Callahan, Sparrow’s artistic director, to choreograph a duet for the 45 minute piece.
Photo By Helaina Callahan
Designed By Evan Knutson
Photo By Helaina Callahan
Camp Soar is a Special Outdoor Adaptive Recreations camp. Their program pairs special needs children with a dedicated one-to-one volunteer counselor for week-long overnight camp.
Evan and Sparrow Dance Company are invited as guest entertainment for the first night of camp to lead campers in an unforgettable dance experience. Campers learn a full dance in a comprehensive style with warmp, dance activities, games, locomotor skills and improvisation.
By the end of the hour and a half long dance session the campers have a finished dance and shared their own artistic expression with the each other. Campers showcase their dance at the end of the week as a part of their talent show production for their parents.
Master Classes
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Guest Choreography
Technique Clinics
Private Lessons
Weddings
Dine & Dance
Quinceañeras
Birthday Parties
Non-Profit
Hip Hop
Contemporary
Jazz
Tap
Large & Small Group
Evan has been serving southern Wisconsin communities as a dance instructor and dance coach for over ten years. He completed his Bachelors of Liberal Arts at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater with a dance minor which focused on Modern and Ballet. During that time Evan performed in DanceScapes, Emerging Choreographers Concert and at The American College Dance Association. He was also honored to share his musical theatre skills by playing Robert in Theatre/Dance Department’s production of The Drowsy Chaperone.
In 2012 Evan joined Sparrow Dance Company of Southern Wisconsin. He’s since worked with Sparrow as a lead company member, choreographer, creative consultant and social media coordinator. Sparrow Dance Company is an arts organization that donates proceeds from their shows to support wildlife preservation efforts. Sparrow produces work for public audiences several times in their regular season and hosts various community events
As an Accredited Member of Dance Masters of Wisconsin (DMW) by examination, Evan continues to shape his personal style by attending Master Classes regularly. Recently Evan has studied with Delsarte Master Joe Williams in his Three Pillars Arts 10 hour workshop.
Evan has also served the DMW community by teaching several Hip Hop Master classes which include old school, vogue, and modern hip hop styles.
In 2019 Evan began the Nan Giordano Certification Program (NGCP) in classic, Giordano Jazz. Evan is now a certified NGCP instructor for levels Basic-Beginning.
Evan continues to teach for private studios. He has since grown his practice to share his love of dance with several studios over the Midwest. His award winning choreography has a unique flavor but he’s most passionate about helping artists discover their voices through movement.