MIA CRIDER
Dancer and Movement Explorer
Mia Crider (Holly Springs, North Carolina) trained at Holly Springs School of Dance (HSSOD) and Holly Springs High School. As of May 2024, Mia has earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance with a minor in Business, graduating summa cum laude from Montclair State University. She has performed in works by Christian Von Howard, Brandin Steffensen, Maxine Steinman, Michelle Manzanales, Shen Wei, Tommie-Waheed Evans, Abdel R. Salaam, Doug Varone, Gaspard Louis, and Jenna Riegel. Mia has returned to HSSOD to set choreography and teach a variety of styles including Ballet, Jazz, Modern, and Contemporary. For the past 3 summers, Mia has attended the American Dance Festival Summer Dance Intensive to grow her technique and knowledge. Recently, Mia joined the Contemporary Dance Company Gaspard and Dancers for their 2024 Season, performing in Yerevan, Armenia; Tbilisi, Georgia; and Durham, North Carolina
Artist Statement
My impression of art started with drawing tiny flowers and smiley faces on my mother's tablecloth. It was Dance that helped me bring my doodles and ideas to life. I am infatuated by the constant redefining images of dance. Motivated by the human experience, emotions, and culture, Dance has proven to be a cathartic tool for me as a dance maker. My choreographic work stems from personal life experiences, offering connections and prompting questions. Technique strength opens up my vocabulary to say what words cannot and brings opportunities for authentic artistry. Through performance and community work, I desire to create spaces safe and encourage others to have experiences that build relationships with the magic of Dance.