More Fish Dance Company

Founded in 2022 by Artistic Director, Doron Perk, More Fish is a platform for dance artists to work, learn from each other, and produce radically creative art. The core values are the play between discipline vs freedom, direction vs relinquishing control, and authority vs autonomy. Ongoing projects include ‘Open Studios’ and ‘Show & Tell’. These bring multiple artists together to choreograph, teach, and perform for one another. The continual exchange of roles breaks down traditional hierarchies and creates a cross-pollination effect, prompting generosity and trust within the community. More Fish artists stay open to lead or follow with respect and mutual feedback, both in the creative process and the movement itself. We create a space that is vulnerable yet powerful, cultivating exceptional dance artistry.  More Fish performances entertain, expand the audience’s mind, and promote empathy. Our mission is to contribute to a shared cultural experience that transcends perceived borders and connects us all through dance.

Doron’s artistic statement 

Juxtaposing ballet’s precision and grace with Gaga’s organic and imaginative research, my approach to dance seeks to transcend traditional boundaries and cultivate a unique and expressive vocabulary.  As a choreographer, I thrive on the tension between structure and freedom, best exemplified in More Fish’s The Moment, an improvisational score in which the performers take turns leading, following, interpreting, and directing. This tension manifests in my teachings through the balance of guiding with intention versus relinquishing control. I encourage students to integrate their intuition within my instructions, from the belief that curiosity and playfulness are vital aspects of growth.  In my third decade of life, I continue expanding my education by taking house dance, gymnastics, piano, and voice lessons. This mix opens me to a rich tapestry of movement possibilities, deepens my musical understanding, and furthers my exploration of juxtapositioned philosophies.

artistic director: Doron Perk
dance artists: Nicole Leung, Tori Mazzacone, Nikki Theroux, and Joan Dwiartanto
music artist: Papuna Sharikadze, Dana Herz, and Ahava Katzin
past collaborators: Nat Wilson, Georgia Usborne, Matilda Mackey, PJ Verhoest, Iren Kamishev, Alexander Anderson, Dimitri Mart, and Milton Michaeli
additional “Open Studios” leaders: Caitlin Adams, Olga Rabetskaya, Jenya Romanovich, Tomo Sone, Megan Siepka, Dale Ratcliff, Savannah Dobbs, Matan Cohen, and Shaked Leibzirer

Septmeber 5 & 7: “The Twirling Duchess” Premiere at DANCE NOW at Joe’s Pub

August 10 & 11: “Grandfather Visit” at FIDCDMX 2024

April 20 & 21: “The Moment” at The Joyce Theater’s New York Center for Creativity and Dance

April 11: “A Kind of Surrender” at Prospect House

March 27: “A Kind of Surrender” Premiere at Dixon Place

2023

September 7 and 9: “DWAM” Premiere at DANCE NOW at Joe’s Pub

June 25: “Pedestrian Ballet” at the DUMBO dance festival.

June 29: “MESH” Premiere at Dixon Place

April 28 & 30: “Grandfather Visit” – Martha Graham Studio Theater, WestFest top floor

April 15: “Pedestrian Ballet” at the 92Y Future Dance Festival

March 10 &11: “Grandfather Visit” – Motion State Dance Festival in RI

March 6: “Grandfather Visit” – Dance Gallery Festival in TX

February 26: “Cave Diving” – WAXWORKS presents More Fish at Triskelion Arts

2022

December 11: More Fish Dance Company – Debut Performance at Dixon Place