—Kaya Wolsey—
Artist
Artistic Practice
My journey as an artist began on stage and continues to shape the way I create, teach, and collaborate. I am driven by curiosity, vulnerability, and a constant desire to find greater depth and meaning in movement. The questions, “What does this mean to me?”, “How does this make me feel?”, and “How can I share this feeling?” continue to guide my artistic exploration, encouraging me to look beyond the physicality of movement and connect more deeply with the work.
While we all experience a vast array of unique life events, the emotions we feel are universal. I believe dance offers a powerful way to explore those shared emotions and connect with one another. By bringing honesty and vulnerability to my work, I hope to invite audiences to see themselves, their experiences, and the human experience from another perspective.
Performance Highlights
Companies:
DanceAspen (2021-2023)
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet (2019-2020)
Salt Contemporary Dance (2016-2018)
Ballet San Antonio (2013-2014)
Guestings:
South Dakota Ballet (2021 & 2022)
Repertory Dance Theatre (2019)
Municipal Ballet (2013-2017)
Repertoire:
Cayetano Soto | Sortijas | Contracorriente
Danielle Rowe | For Pixie | The Old Child | Everyone’s in St. Barth’s
Nicolo Fonte | Beautiful Decay | Where We Left Off
Alejandro Cerrudo | Silent Ghost
Peter Chu | Floating After Times
Yin Yue | Ever After
Penny Saunders | In Mind | Forget Me Not