Talia DeLeo

Talia’s choreography combines human psychology with dance, thinking divergently about abstract feelings and concepts and turning them into visual media. She has conducted a breadth of research on how watching particular choreography affects audience/viewers’ mood, as well as the most effective ways dance can be used to connect with viewers on a psychological level. She leads with both her heart and her mind to create works with a high level of sophistication, sensitivity, and soul.

A focus on the healing quality of dance allows audiences to connect to Talia’s choreography on a deep, personal level. Talia’s pieces often turn anxieties, frustrations, and sadness into beauty and grace, evoking emotional responses from the viewer. This intentionality within Talia’s pieces attests to her storytelling prowess as well as her ability to relate diaristic works to a broader audience.

Talia’s choreography honors the strength and grace of dance and proves that there is depth in beauty. Her pieces often evoke a dreamlike and ethereal quality, with hints of nostalgia and an emphasis on dynamism within each work. Ballet being her first love, Talia’s choreography often stems from classical and neoclassical techniques, and is also inspired by contemporary and theatrical realms. Talia aims to learn from all dance techniques and styles, as well as various art forms to attain a well-rounded artistic vision.