I find it hard to sit still when my body won’t stop moving…. I dance. I choreograph. Travel as much as possible. Photograph things that interest me. Skip to the Lou. Write. Make people laugh. But mostly, I find things that inspire me and turn them into movement.Tumblr (3.0; @virtuosicdance)http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/66244534" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p class="first">Starring Dancer Beck Hartke</p> <p>A Film by Meagan Cignoli and Mike Ford</p> <p>Choreographed by Chelsea Robin Lee<br/>Edited by Chelsea Robin Lee</p> <p>Styled by Erin O’Keefe<br/>Produced by Meagan Cignoli</p> <p>Music Ride (14th Remix) Lana Del Rey</p> <p>Clothing by<br/>3.1 Phillip Lim <br/>BCBGMAXAZRIA <br/>Nicole Miller <br/>Mandy Coon <br/>Rae Francis <br/>Paul Smith <br/>Tibi</p>http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/51070201301http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/51070201301Wed, 22 May 2013 09:18:38 -0500dancecontemporary dancedance filmdance videofilmshort filmMeagan Cignolilana del reymike forderin okeefeballetbeautiful<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/64866302" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p class="first">Starring Claudia Germuga<br/>Directed by Chelsea Robin Lee<br/>Cinematography by Joshua Paul Johnson<br/>Produced by Meagan Cignoli<br/>Edited by Joshua Paul Johnson <br/>Art Direction by Meagan Cignoli<br/>Choreographed by Chelsea Robin Lee</p> <p>Sound Design by Joshua Paul Johnson<br/>Music: The Other Side of Hope<br/>Written by Chris Williams <br/>Produced by Roger Paul Mason and Chris WIlliams<br/>Sound Effects by Mike Koenig, Dave Lawrence</p> <p>Wardrobe styled by John Davenport <br/>Assisted by Bobby De Canio<br/>Clothing by <br/>Kim Hicks Couture<br/>Derek Lam<br/>Vera Wang<br/>Alexis Kirk<br/>Capezio <br/>American Apparel</p> <p>Casting by Meagan Cignoli, Chelsea Robin Lee & Mike Ford</p>http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/49941980459http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/49941980459Wed, 08 May 2013 12:03:03 -0500dancedance filmdance videocontemporary dancefashioncouturecouture fashionMeagan Cignolivirtuosic dance projectchelsearobinleechelsea robinChelsea Leefilmbeautifulkim hicksjoshua paul johnsoncinematography<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f64a6c079a8389d4fafb1ab32a371263/tumblr_mm1oelsRrm1qcbmfio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Officially my second editorial with @meagancignoli in Prestige Magazine! So happy with it!!</p>http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/49224769289http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/49224769289Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:35:08 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/fdc5a944cd011019be3e1317186df3fd/tumblr_mlih3csWqM1qcbmfio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Last shot from @meagancignoli and my latest film!</p>http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/48363875150http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/48363875150Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:42:47 -0500<p><span>The Tribeca Film Festival released their short list for the vine competition and </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/meagancignoli?group_id=0" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1003864679&amp;extragetparams=%7B%22group_id%22%3A0%7D">Meagan Cignoli</a><span> and VDP have 2 vines up! One in #animation and one in #auteur. Check it out!! </span><a href="http://www.tribecafilm.com/festival/blogs/tribeca_vine_shortlist_2013" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.tribecafilm.com/">http://www.tribecafilm.com/</a><span class="word_break"></span>festival/blogs/<span class="word_break"></span>tribeca_vine_shortlist_2013</a></p>http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/48278283190http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/48278283190Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:26:35 -0500movementdancevineMeagan Cignoliauteuranimationtribeca film festivalvinecompetition<p><span>Earlier this week </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/meagancignoli?group_id=0" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1003864679&amp;extragetparams=%7B%22group_id%22%3A0%7D">Meagan Cignoli</a><span> and I got into the studio and created a couple vines. Yesterday we landed on the front page of Mashable. They interviewed Meagan about &#8220;How to Make an Award Winning Vine&#8221;. Check it out!</span><a href="http://mashable.com/2013/04/03/how-to-make-a-vine/" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"><a href="http://mashable.com/2013/04/03/how-to-make-a-vine/">http://mashable.com/2013/04/03/how-to-make-a-vine/</a></a></p>http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/47109858413http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/47109858413Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:57:32 -0500mashablevineawardwinningchelsearobinleeChelsea LeeMeagan Cignolidancemovementartcreativity<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/34580927f270c73b392c0f79e0ebd360/tumblr_mkpglck0v31qcbmfio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Front page of mashable!! @meagancignoli has the magic touch. #vine #socialmedia</p>http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/47066407371http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/47066407371Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:41:36 -0500socialmediavine<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/zlpokzqzQsE?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>This film is inspiring, not only as a dancers, but as a film maker! </p>http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/46597349995http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/46597349995Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:35:00 -0500<a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/donnad/you-should-know-ballerinas-are-more-hardcore-than-you">Why Ballerinas Kick Ass. </a>: <p>Take a look to see why buzzfeed finds ballerinas news worthy. </p>http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/46595964275http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/46595964275Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:14:00 -0500<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/60191677" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p><em>DIS:appear</em> new film by VDP and The People Movers. Check it out and enjoy!</p>http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/43666518215http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/43666518215Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:10:45 -0600dancedance filmvirtuosic dance projectthe people moversChelsea Leechelsea robincontemporary dance<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/59541148" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>The People Movers and Virtuosic Dance Project are joining forces again to present DIS:appear at CPR February 14 & 15th. The show is presented by Chez Bushwick and includes a few other special artists. The FB event page is here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/404388422983679/" target="_blank"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/404388422983679/">https://www.facebook.com/events/404388422983679/</a></a><span> for more info and tickets. </span></p>http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/43020950291http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/43020950291Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:35:00 -0600<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/0t0UuHvMI18?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/>http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/39869776544http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/39869776544Sun, 06 Jan 2013 15:58:00 -0600<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/G7afrgC5l8I?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Nederlands Dance Theatre - Petite Mort. Choreographed by Jiri Kylian. Hmmm Yummy</p>http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/39869744455http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/39869744455Sun, 06 Jan 2013 15:57:38 -0600<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/54645256" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p><span class="Apple-style-span">Vanity Effect was presented at the Your Move festival this part November. Here is the footage from the show. Enjoy!</span></p>http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/36971133480http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/36971133480Sat, 01 Dec 2012 13:50:16 -0600<p>The incredibly talented Jordan Sears and Brent Jackson, A.K.A. Nightlives have come together  to produce their first full-length album <em>A Wink In The Face of Death.  </em>The album is now available for download and is featured on bandcamp and iTunes. I highly suggest grabbing this album as it has one of the most unique sounds you will hear this year and flows seamlessly throughout the 10 songs. It&#8217;s only $7.99 and is a definite must buy!  </p> <p><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/a-wink-in-the-face-of-death/id572243673" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/a-wink-in-the-face-of-death/id572243673">https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/a-wink-in-the-face-of-death/id572243673</a></a></span></p>http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/35201684272http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/35201684272Wed, 07 Nov 2012 08:16:24 -0600<a href="http://www.thedanceenthusiast.com/features/view/395">Check out the dynamite review we got from The Dance Enthusiast. </a>http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/35201214502http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/35201214502Wed, 07 Nov 2012 08:01:08 -0600<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/50473852" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Footage of Vanity Effect from opening night of All The Pretty Stings at Triskelion Arts. </p> <p>Choreography by: Chelsea Robin Lee</p> <p>Dancers: Kate Ladenheim & Kate Kelley</p>http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/32676972134http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/32676972134Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:03:32 -0500<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/50474218" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>This is the film installation part of Vanity Effect. </p>http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/32676375548http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/32676375548Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:50:29 -0500<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/50263568" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Bee Stings In My Bedroom footage! From All The Pretty Stings September 2012. ‘</p> <p>Choreography by Kate Ladenheim. </p>http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/32493403572http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/32493403572Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:56:20 -0500<a href="http://awinkinthefaceofdeath.com/">NIGHTLIVES - A Wink in the Face of Death</a>: <p>Nightlives debuts with a boom!</p>http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/31743769277http://virtuosicdance.tumblr.com/post/31743769277Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:36:11 -0500