Dance Collaborations

Folds (2022) a dance collaboration between Central Michigan University and Columbus State based on vocal fold biology. Choreographed by Heather Trommer-Beardslee with costumes by Ann Dasen. Joshua May directed the vocalists and Wiline Pangle provided additional consultation.

To Persuade Dusk (2021) a short dance film choreographed by Heather Trommer-Beardslee based on the first movement on Imaginary Stories for oboe and piano.

Slipping By (2020) a dance film collaboration with Eric Limarenko, Heather Trommer-Beardslee, Ann Dasen, and Paul Collins

The Voyeur (2019) based on a poem by Jeffrey Bean with choreography by Andrea Purrenhage with visuals by Delphine Rossignol and projections by Paul Collins.

Clans (2018) created with Heather Trommer-Beardslee, Ann Dasen, Wiline Pangle, and Nicole Graziano. Performed by the Central Michigan University Theater Dance Company.

for Larry Craig (2017) choreography by Heather Trommer-Beardslee with costumes by Ann Dasen.

The Allegory (2017) choreography by Andrea Purrenhage and costumes by Ann Dasen. Performed by the Central Michigan University Theater Dance Company.

The Enemy (2016) choreography by Andrea Purrenhage. Performed by the Central Michigan University Theater Dance Company.

Dunes (2016) an interactive dance work in collaboration with Heather Trommer-Beardslee, Ann Dasen, and Wiline Pangle. Performed by the Central Michigan University Theater Dance Company.

ArtBattle 2015 (2015) a 2-hour art creation challenge in downtown Mt. Pleasant, MI. Choreographed by Heather Trommer-Beardslee.

Transitions (Four Movements) (2014) choreographed by Heather Trommer-Beardslee with costumes by Ann Dasen.

Falcons (2010) Choreography by Artis Smith. Performed at the 20th Biannual International Electroacoustic Music Festival, Brooklyn College, April 2010.

About Me

Jay C. Batzner (b. 1974) is currently on the faculty of Central Michigan University. He reads too many comic books and tries to find time for sewing and other various hobbies. Jay likes playing chess but loses a LOT of games. 

Jay’s frequent interdisciplinary collaborations with choreographer Heather Trommer-Beardslee has led to several dance works based on student veterans, ecological succession, the Larry Craig scandal, and hyena behaviors. The hyena piece even includes puppets! 

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