In no particular order (truly), here are excerpts from SHERLOCK, RyderDance’s production from May. Tried something new and had a blast - this process opened a new creative perspective around making dance for me and the wheels are turning for 2025… we’ll see what ideas stick from dreamland!
Thank you to this incredible cast - I am the luckiest!
SHERLOCK (2024)
Choreographed and Directed by Jordan Ryder
Dancers: Ayala Abrams, Manatsu Aminaga, Chelen Middlebrook, Philip Strom, Devon Travis
AUDIO
Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Perfect Husband (1955)
Writers: Arthur Conan Doyle, Hamilton Keener
Actors: Ronald Howard, Howard Marion-Crawford, Archie Duncan, Michael Gough, Mary Sinclair
GIRLFRIEND
Choreography & Direction:
Jordan Ryder @ryderdance_
Performed by:
Ayala Abrams @deer_ayala
Addy Bradley @thisisaddyb
Chelen Middlebrook @chelen.ashley
Hannah Seiden @hbseiden
Videography:
Simon Reed @simonreednyc
Space:
Bravo Studios
Song:
Girlfriend (feat. Lil Mama) - Dr. Luke Mix
Avril Lavigne, Lil Mama, Dr. Luke
I don’t own the rights to the music. We’re just having fun.
Strictly Business🕴️
Manifesting expanding this whirlwind of a piece into something bigger 🤞
First draft presented at @dancelabny January 2026
Choreography: Jordan Ryder @ryderdance_
Artists:
Ayala Abrams @deer_ayala
Carl Ponce Cubero @carlponce_cubero
Mack Periera @macksmoves
Micky Esteban @_michaelaesteban
GIRLFRIEND (excerpt)
Choreography & Direction:
Jordan Ryder @ryderdance_
Performed by:
Chelen Middlebrook @chelen.ashley
Hannah Seiden @hbseiden
Ayala Abrams @deer_ayala
Addy Bradley @thisisaddyb
Videography:
Simon Reed @simonreednyc
Space:
Bravo Studios
Song:
Girlfriend (feat. Lil Mama) - Dr. Luke Mix
Avril Lavigne, Lil Mama, Dr. Luke
Congratulations to the cast and creative team of Carnival! Loved doing intimacy coordination for this show 🎡
Thank you @j2spotlightnyc for having me!
Love letter to Nancy part 2/3 (2022-2026) đź’Ś
Oh boy where to begin… Nancy Meehan has been my artistic home for the last 7 years. I grew up in this room - I think I’ve been in this room more or less every Monday and/or Wednesday for the last 7 years. I built three evening lengths here, countless shorter pieces, class combinations, weekly researches, crisis get your life together admin days, and the most consistent thing, a solid sweep and mop. A throughline that has been a constant reminder to work hard for the things you love and sometimes they will hug you back. I’ve cried in this room more times than I could count and I’ve also cried laughing even more times. Time has been spent time with so many incredible friends and artists, building and nurturing relationships that will last a lifetime.
This room has watched me be a young grad with a dream and has supported me through building my company, choreographing multiple shows off broadway, navigating a pandemic, and even making my wedding dance. It breaks my heart as we near the end of an era but I want to celebrate the deep love I have for this space by reflecting on the last 7 years of creativity, blood, sweat, tears, growth, and most importantly, community.
We’re in an age where everything feels so curated and there’s an unspoken expectation for perfection online. This is a messy uncut collection of rehearsals, pieces very much in progress, time with loved ones, improvisations that I thought should never see the light of day, and moments that make my heart happy so I can go back and see everything in one place. Take a look or don’t, apologies in advance for jamming your feed, and here’s to whatever happens next. Thank you Nancy ❤️
Love letter to Nancy part 1/3 (2019-2022) đź’Ś
Oh boy where to begin… Nancy Meehan has been my artistic home for the last 7 years. I grew up in this room - I think I’ve been in this room more or less every Monday and/or Wednesday for the last 7 years. I built three evening lengths here, countless shorter pieces, class combinations, weekly researches, crisis get your life together admin days, and the most consistent thing, a solid sweep and mop. A throughline that has been a constant reminder to work hard for the things you love and sometimes they will hug you back. I’ve cried in this room more times than I could count and I’ve also cried laughing even more times. Time has been spent time with so many incredible friends and artists, building and nurturing relationships that will last a lifetime.
This room has watched me be a young grad with a dream and has supported me through building my company, choreographing multiple shows off broadway, navigating a pandemic, and even making my wedding dance. It breaks my heart as we near the end of an era but I want to celebrate the deep love I have for this space by reflecting on the last 7 years of creativity, blood, sweat, tears, growth, and most importantly, community.
We’re in an age where everything feels so curated and there’s an unspoken expectation for perfection online. This is a messy uncut collection of rehearsals, pieces very much in progress, time with loved ones, improvisations that I thought should never see the light of day, and moments that make my heart happy so I can go back and see everything in one place. Take a look or don’t, apologies in advance for jamming your feed, and here’s to whatever happens next. Thank you Nancy ❤️
Congratulations to the cast and creative team of Milk & Honey! It was a joy to be a small part of this production, and an even bigger joy making my Off-Broadway Intimacy Coordinator debut (đź’—!!)
Thank you Rob, Mike, and Brody for having me!
How My Grandparents Fell in Love ♡ running Off-Broadway at @59e59 until April 18!
An absolute joy doing the choreography and movement direction for this lovely show. Congrats to all! ♡
Book by Cary Gitter
Music by Neil Berg
Lyrics by Neil Berg and Cary Gitter
Directed by SuzAnne Barabas
Choreography and Movement Direction by Jordan Ryder
Musical Supervisor Matthew Lowy
Musical Direction Aaron Benham
Set Design Jessica Parks
Costume Design Patricia E. Doherty
Lighting Design Jill Nagle
Sound Design Nick Simone
Starring Harris Milgrim and Becca Suskauer
Produced by @njrep
