Mentorships for
Movement Artists
B Y R A P H A E L X A V I E R
Take the next step in your artistic journey
- 30 min60 US dollars
- 1 hr100 US dollars
About Raphael
Distilling the art of breaking to its purest form, Raphael Xavier takes his chosen movement vocabulary to uncharted territory. Expanding both dancer and audience expectations, Xavier has forged an exceptional approach to improvisation, clearing the path for those interested in breaking as an artform. A multi-faceted creator who draws inspiration from his many talents in dance, music, photography, and writing, Xavier’s original works are a transcendent mix of poetry, precision and spontaneity.
Awards
Guggenheim Fellowship
for Choreography
2016
United States Artist Fellowship
2016
Pew Fellowship
2013
MacDowell Fellowship
2014
Raphael's Work
Point of Interest
a soundscape of beats, spoken word poetry, and musical rhythms that shines a light on the natural, humorous, and at times painful change of the maturing breaking dancer
In the Moment
a collaboration of artists from Los Angeles,
Boston and Philadelphia, incorporating both
spoken word storytelling and dance
Lecture at The Yard
a talk by Raphael, done in tangent with his performance at The Yard summer dance festival, about his approach to his craft over the years
