In this episode of At the Barre, we are joined by Eric Stith III, Company Dancer with @madisonballet and emerging choreographer featured in this season’s Innovation II.
We dive into Eric’s evolution as a choreographer, including the moment he discovered his artistic voice and what it means to create work that reflects both his movement influences and his identity as a queer Black artist.
He also opens up about the creative process behind his new piece, Genesis 1:3, a deeply personal work honoring his grandfather’s life.
🎟️ Grab you tickets to see Genesis 1:3 by Eric at Innovation II @ Overture Center Promenade Hall May 8-10, 2026!
🎙️Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon music
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This summer @lauren_thebus_thompson held the Paw de Chat Fundraiser Event. She gave me the opportunity to create a wonderful new work, “Immersive.” Thank you for all your hardwork 🫶🏾
Thanks to all of you, we’ve raised over $1,000 surpassing our original goal for this event—and we’re beyond grateful! This is exactly the boost we needed. Because of your support, @dancing_danalynn , @smint4thewin , and I are heading to Ohio feeling encouraged, backed, and truly uplifted by this community.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for believing in us and making this possible!
I’m thrilled to share that I’ve been selected to choreograph a new piece for Alley Islands, a vibrant community street festival happening May 3rd in Columbus, Ohio, organized by Blockfort and Studios.
But to make this vision a reality, I need your help.
I’m raising funds to cover travel, fair compensation for the dancers’ time and talent, and the cost of costumes that will bring our story to life—set against the powerful backdrop of the Love mural by Shelbi Toone. Link to fundraiser in bio! Photography: @zakstowe
So grateful for the beautiful work we did this weekend! Performing @ja_malik_choreographer Next Steps for a Large Ensemble and the role of Puck in A Midsummer’s Nights Dream was so awesome and dream come true ! 🫶🏾✨
