Dance Gallery
What Do You See When You Look at Me?
April 2022
Who gets to tell your story? Is it those who pass you by and judge, those who have known you the longest, or is it you who takes ownership? Directed, choreographed, and written in collaboration with performers, Lara M. Friedman-Kats presents What Do You See When You Look at Me? an inclusive dance theatre experience. Through personal story scripts, movement, and research, What Do You See When You Look at Me? delves into the complex layers of what makes us who we are and how we relate to others. It encourages the audience and performers alike to pause, reflect, and open up to connect through our humanity once again. At the end of the day, we are more alike than different…
Premiered April 30th 2022 at Villagers Theatre
Seen (Not) Heard
July 2021
A documentary dance film directed by Lara Friedman-Kats. This film captures hidden stories, emotions, and snapshots into a person’s life. It is a way for individuals to be seen and heard, telling their unseen stories. By only looking at the surface of the individual, we fail to acknowledge the depth and impact of another human being standing right before us. In hopes to listen, understand, and speaking about the uncomfortable, I hope to educate myself and audiences on various identities while creating an equal platform for all voices to be heard, not just seen.
Festivals: Post/Future Performance Media by Proteo Media July 2021
Perceptions, Reflections, Discovering Me
"Life is only a reflection of what we allow ourselves to see"
A new work in process. The piece is part of the study toward research in pursuit of the thesis for my MFA in Dance; I am focused on telling stories of various individuals. I will explore identity, perceptions of what others may have, and reflection on ourselves and those around us.
Premiered February 2021 at "From Our Home to Yours" Ballaro Dance
Uprooted
This Choreography study was performed live with various devices creating different angles to view the performer. Initially taken from inspiration of a LOVE statue, this study explores repetition, breath, roots, and being thrown out of sync.
Performed June 2020
Mentor: Claire Porter
Silhouettes
A take on a 1950's date with music featuring the Rays
Performed: May 2013
Choreography: Lara M. Friedman
Dancers: Lara M. Friedman and AJ Chmelik
Music: "Silhouettes" by The Rays
Location: Towson University
Infidèle
The path you chose, the journey you take, is in your hands. It is up to you to take control and decide what to do with it.
Performed: May 2012
Choreography: Lara M. Friedman
Dancer: Lara M. Friedman
Music: "Infidèle" by Claire Diterzi
Location: Towson University
Should I Stay or Should I go?
Performed: 2012
Choreography: Lara M. Friedman
Dancer: Lara M. Friedman
Music: "Prague" by Damien Rice
Location: Towson University