early era collective
Collaborative Performance Art
in Austin, Texas
See Us Live
An evening of contemporary, hip hop, and fusion pieces by 5 company artists.
Featuring an array of dance pieces by 5 Early Era choreographers and 15 dancers, "Whirligig" showcases the creativity, fun, and professionalism of Austin's dance community with six brand new works by Lisa del Rosario, Daniel Broxton, Mia Moi, Jairus Carr, and Stephanie Patrick.
Join us for an evening of dance and play in an art gallery on East 5th Street! Drinks served by Bacardi.
tickets are $20-$35 sliding scale
If you're in need of a half-price ticket,
please email Stephanie@earlyeracollective.org.
SMORG
Join us for SMORG! Early Era Collective will debut one of our "Whirligig" pieces at this eclectic show produced by Emily Rushing and Carissa Topham.
Presenting works by Emily Rushing & Carissa Topham, Bonnie Cox, Lisa Del Rosario, Anna Bauer & Jairus Carr, Rosalyn Nasky, Melissa Sanderson, Spencer Jensen, and Early Era Collective.
Scan the QR code or click the poster to purchase your tickets!
Show dates:
Saturday April 8th at 8pm
Sunday April 9th at 2pm & 5pm
the concept
A Bit About Us....
Early Era Collective’s mission is to present multiform art featuring diverse perspectives for diverse audiences. In one of our nation’s most segregated cities, we aim to bring Austinites together with high quality, accessible, inclusive art. We believe that professional creative work is strongest when collaboratively made by individuals with a variety of training, artistic processes, expertise, lived experience, and world views. We are comprised of dancers from contemporary, hip-hop, tap, and ballet backgrounds; we also collaborate with filmmakers, spoken word artists, actors, and singers. Many of our productions carry a social justice message folded into their artistry, emphasizing personal stories over politics.
Our company creates:
Awards and honors include:
EEC was founded in Fall 2018, and became a 501(c)3 organization in March 2019. Concepts and direction are provided by Stephanie Patrick, the founder and former director of Stephanie Patrick Dance of San Francisco, Asheville, and Austin. SPD was founded in 2012. Stephanie brings those artistic successes and her strong vision to EEC. Early Era Collective is organized as a nonprofit organization to best support its collaborating artists.
Support
Milez
"Milez" was co-directed by Stephanie Patrick and Ben Lee, and co-choreographed by Daniel Broxton and Stephanie Patrick. Music written and performed by Magna Carda. Danced by Lauren Parra Faudree, Daniel Broxton, Mia Moi, Jairus Carr, Michelle Barfield, Ciceley Fullylove, Jaylin Lane, and Stephanie Patrick.
They Go Wild
Warning: A natural disaster is coming. In "They Go Wild," Early Era Collective parallels wild landscape with the reckless treatment of womxn, and what might happen when they will no longer endure.
Directed By: Stephanie Patrick
Director of Photography: Ben Lee
Danced By: Lauren Parra Faudree and Laura Vazquez
Spoken Word (Written & Performed) By: Amber Wilson
Second Camera: Derek Butvin
Edited By: Ben Lee and Stephanie Patrick
"They Go Wild" was featured in the 2019 Oaxaca Film Festival, Directed by Women: NYC Shorts of All Sorts, and the Tipperary Dance International Film Festival.
finding home
Work in progress
Of Thee I Swing teaser
Against Shadows
Thoughts That Move, Season 3 episode 5
I Begin
Save the Date
For Early Era’s next live performances in Austin! More information coming soon.
April 8-9, 2023
at Cafe Dance
Produced by Emily Rushing and Carissa Topham
April 21-23, 2023
at Factory on 5th
Produced by Early Era Collective
Proceed With Caution
Performed in June 2022 as part of our production “Shift,” this piece explores the moment before a big life change. Our performers experience hesitancy and fear, and tip-toe into the boldness required for personal and social transformation.
“Proceed With Caution” was created through shared movement phrases that eventually became a language for improvisation and choreographed duets. This piece has never been performed the same way twice.
Danced by: Lauren Parra Faudree, Mia Moi, Jairus Carr, and Becky Nam
Music: "It Never Entered My Mind" by Miles Davis
Choreographed By: Stephanie Patrick and the dancers
Directed By: Stephanie Patrick
Performance footage by Earl McGehee. Rehearsal footage and video edit by Stephanie Patrick.
Lookout fest
SHIFT
Our most recent full length production took place at ElectrikCITY Dance Movement in June 2022. Shift featured multiple forms of dance styles, spoken word, and dance film.
We are grateful to all who came to our four performances of "Shift," our show about change and transformation. We’re feeling the love! Success is never possible alone. We’d like to thank the following people and businesses for making this show happen: Ketan Patel, Keegan & Lauren Faudree, Greg Burton, Dan & Kristine Patrick, Teresa Russell, Kathleen Fletcher, Jonathan White, Earl McGehee, Ben Lee, Sam Hensley, and Capital City Ballet. Our community of support means everything to us!
Creativity & Social Justice
Thoughts That Move, Season 3 episode 5
Thoughts That Move season 3, episode 4
thoughts that move Season 3, Episode 3
As another year of school starts, we bring you Race & Ethnicity in Arts Education. In this episode, current and former teachers discuss the necessity of aligning racial and ethnic studies with arts education for students of all ages, both in the public and private sectors.
Host: Daniel Broxton
Featured Artists: Jordyn Marsh, Toni Neal, Krista Robinson, Rebeca Gamborino, and Kathleen Fletcher.
Edited By: Daniel Broxton
Thoughts That Move Season 3, Episode 2
Thoughts that move Season 3, Episode 1
What is thoughts that move?
Black lives matter
Black Lives Matter
In light of the murders of George Floyd, Mike Ramos, and so many other Black and African Americans lost to police brutality, our company acknowledges and joins the fight for justice for our Black brothers and sisters.
In a country that claims to be one nation and touts justice for all, this tradition of violence is simply unacceptable. It is clear that the roots of racism need to be examined and swiftly removed. Our art form, local community, and company would not be what they are without the innovations and talents of Black dancers, musicians, and spoken word artists.
In one of the most segregated cities, we recognize the disparities young Black dancers face in accessing training, and the factors that hinder Black professionals from producing work. As part of this community we are advocating for change, and we welcome feedback from Austin’s artists and citizens of color.
Black lives matter. We see you, we stand with you, and we are in this ongoing and important fight for justice.
press
Hip Hop Hooray
KOOP Radio Interview
Director Stephanie Patrick and Dancer Jaylin Lane talked about Of Thee I Swing on Hip Hop Hooray! Miss Manners asked questions about dance, hip-hop, the history of segregation in Austin, and how we spread awareness through art.
Click the picture to hear our interview on SoundCloud!
Contact
We'd love to hear from you! Please reach out for booking inquiries or questions about Early Era Collective.
© Early Era Collective 2022