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Artist Statement

My creative expression is shaped by me experience as  "The Dancer Who Wears Sneakers" due to a congenital structural issue and neuropathy that require me to wear orthotics and sneakers, even while dancing. (See the clip from “The Dancer Who Wore Sneakers” below.)  

I'm passionate about embodiment and expression for everyone, within their own capacity. I view myself as an alchemist, creating live performances where the audience becomes an integral part of the experience, such as writing hopes and fears on shoelaces (See “The Shoelace Project” below) or inviting them to move on stage (as in the piece “Hineni,” a clip of which is below). 

I believe dance is a form of prayer beyond words, a powerful expression of connection and understanding.

Hineni (Here I am)

Sasha Soreff's Hineni (Here I Am) is a dance performance that explores themes of divine calling and human response, inspired by biblical stories like Abraham's sacrifice of his son and Moses's encounter at the burning bush. Premiering in April 2014 at The Performance Project @ University Settlement in New York City, the piece features a diverse cast of dancers, including participants from The Door, an at-risk youth program. The performance is accompanied by an original score by Israeli composer Yoav Shemesh and includes post-show discussions with religious leaders and community members. Through movement and collaboration, Hineni invites audiences to reflect on spiritual awakening and personal transformation.

photos of Hineni (Here I am), including the home page, by Yi-Chun Wu, featuring Desira Barnes, Nathan Duszny, Ryan Leveille, Mika Yanagihara and Ana Romero, Micah Evans, Kyra Ferguson, and Eliezer Quarless, lighting by Aaron Meadow, z'l

The Shoelace Project

Sasha Soreff's "The Shoelace Project" is an interactive dance performance that invites audience participation to explore themes of connection and personal expression. Before the show, attendees are encouraged to write their hopes and fears on wide shoelaces. During the performance, dancers incorporate these inscribed shoelaces into their movements, transforming individual sentiments into a collective narrative. This fusion of personal reflection and choreography creates a unique and communal experience. 

photos of The Shoelace Project, featuring Desira Barnes and Louie Marin, Michael Dexter and Sasha Soreff in the background,  by Yi-Chun Wu; photo of Shoelace Project senior center audience participating in the piece by Hilary Oak