James Morrow and Megan Thompson are co-directors of Well Seasoned Works and dance professors at Old Dominion University. Well Seasoned Works creates performance opportunities for experienced dancers and celebrates the depth and vitality that come with time in the field. Morrow, a Chicago native, is founder and artistic director of James Morrow/The Movement. Thompson is co-founder and artistic director of the Jen Stone and Megan Thompson Dance Project. Their collaboration in Mapping, choreographed by Mike Esperanza, reflects on connection, memory, and how shared experience shapes the spaces between us.
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Mike Esperanza is a multifaceted creative force, celebrated for his transformative contributions to the world of dance and choreography. With an innate ability to merge contemporary aesthetics with authentic storytelling, Mike has captivated audiences worldwide. As an accomplished dancer, choreographer and artistic director, Mike has choreographed for renowned educational programs and companies such as WhimW’him, LACDC, Urbanity, Dark Circles Contemporary Dance, leaving an indelible mark on the dance landscape. His work transcends boundaries, evoking emotion, and pushing artistic boundaries. Mike’s work has been described as “bold, athletic movement and theatricality – the latter clearly the coming together of Esperanza’s many talents – the company epitomizes the dance of the new millennium: shape-shifting, vernacular-blending with a prescient focus on the brave new world in which we live.” ~ Jessica Abrams, Explore Dance.
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