Today’s Small Business of the Day features an interview with Larissa Humiston. Please find our conversation below.
We’re thrilled to have the chance to ask you some fun questions today, but before we get started, can you introduce Emotions Dance to our readers.
Emotions Dance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2007 by Artistic Director and Choreographer Larissa Humiston. Emotions Dance consists of a professional contemporary dance company that focuses on social and environmental awareness through the art of dance, dance education training, and programs that enrich the local community. The organization emphasizes strong technical training and education combined with passionate artistry. Through inspiring performances, arts-education programs, and active community outreach, the company touches thousands of people of all ages, races, and economic backgrounds.
Our Mission
To engage dancers and emerging artists in many different ways including classes, apprentice in training opportunities, and our professional company.
To raise awareness about social and environmental issues using the art of contemporary dance.
To foster the growth of dance as an art form throughout the community by providing, innovating, and engaging performances, workshops, and classes using a variety of dance disciplines and techniques.
To promote artistic collaboration within the community be creating performances and collaborations that utilize various other art forms including visual art, photography, video, sculpture and spoken word.
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What is your favorite service offering and why?
Emotions Dance Company performs a show called Element Earth each year. This show is very special to me because not only does it explore the beauty of the planet but the issues facing her such as climate change, etc. It is a powerful way to explore issues using dance, music, soundscapes, and more.
Alright, before we go, let’s do a quick lightning round.
Favorite movie?
Inception, The Departed, Dirty Dancing
Favorite genre of music?
Classic Rock
Favorite TV show?
Game of Thrones
Favorite cuisine?
Italian or Sushi
Surprising Fact
I collect anything UFO or alien-related
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