tariq Mitri
co-director | company artist
born in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E, and raised in Portland, OR. He began his training at California Institute of the Arts and earned a B.F.A in 2015. He’s performed with MADBOOTS Dance, Kate Wallich & The YC, WHYTEBERG, Rosanna Gamson WorldWide, Rebecca Lemme Acts of Matter, Dance Ageis, and Pasadena Dance Theatre. He's performed works by Julie Bour, Colin Connor, Sidra Bell, Jonathon Fredrickson, David Harvey, Ohad Naharin, and Price Suddarth. He was a participant in the 13th annual Seoul International Dance Festival, performed with the Des Moines Metro Opera, has had his choreography presented at the Seattle Art Museum, and is a certified Dance Church instructor.
Maggie beutner
rehearsal director | company artist
is a performer from Denton, Texas who graduated with a BFA in Dance from University of North Texas. While in school, she performed works by KihYoung Choi, Ana Sokolow, and Nick Cave. Since relocating to Brooklyn, she has notably danced for Brandon Welch Creative Projects, Nicole Assanti, WorkHorse Dance Project, and Britta Joy Peterson. She was a company member of The Moving Architects for three years. Currently, she collaborates with visual artist Gwen Charles and is a company member of kaycruddenco and HEIDCO.
ERIN BISHOP
production assistant | company artist
began her training in Classical ballet with a later focus on Vaganova and Cecchetti. She attended summer training with Festival Ballet, Virginia School of the Arts, UNCSA for both the ballet and modern program, Alvin Ailey, Limón and Henny Jurriens. With a shift of training into the modern styles, she then attended California Institute of the Arts where she received her BFA in dance/ choreography. Post graduating, Erin worked and assisted along side Caitlin beginning with various works produced out of Caitlin’s DIY venue, Dynasty Center (Los Angeles, Ca).
Kristyn arch
company artist
is a multifaceted artist born and raised in Staten Island, New York. She graduated from LaGuardia High School with extensive dance training in Ballet, Graham, and Horton technique. In 2010, she attended California Institute of the Arts for choreography, performing at Roy and Edna Disney CalArt’s Theater. With developed interest in various art forms, Kristyn collaborates with a multitude of artists. She is grateful to be apart of the emerging dance company, HEIDCO and looks forward to expand her artistry with such inspiring individuals.
Lir katz
company artist
Born and raised in Tel-Aviv, Israel, Lir is a Brooklyn-based contemporary dancer. Selected to participate in Batsheva's Excellance Program, Lir performed works by Ohad Naharin and Barak Marshall, among others. Lir graduated from the International Certification Program at Peridance Capezio Center (New York City) and is currently working as a company member for Hivewild, Soluq Dance Theater, Lucy Kerr Arts, The Next Stage Project, and HEIDCO. Beyond dancing, Lir is a working actress with notable roles in an Israeli feature film and an award winning drama series.
kelsey greenway
past company artist
is a Maui-raised dancer, choreographer, and movement researcher. In 2016-2017 she received a Fulbright scholarship in Tel Aviv to conduct physical and empirical investigations of movement languages from the most prominent Israeli choreographers including Ohad Naharin, Inbal Pinto, Hillel Kogan, and others. She has performed in new creations of Sally-Anne Friedland, Amir Kolben, and Deganit Shemi. Kelsey is thrilled to commence her NYC dance journey as a company member of HEIDCO!.