​Aimee Rials is a dynamic choreographer and movement director whose work spans both musical theatre and contemporary dance, blending innovative storytelling with emotive, expressive movement. Known for her ability to craft visually stunning, narrative-driven choreography, Aimee has a distinctive voice that draws from her diverse training in dance, theatre, and movement art forms. 

 

With a career that bridges the worlds of theatre and contemporary dance, Aimee brings a unique perspective to every project she touches. Her work seamlessly integrates the high-energy precision of musical theatre with the raw, emotional expressiveness of contemporary dance, creating performances that are as engaging as they are transformative. Her innovative approach often incorporates a blend of contemporary movement and styles all while ensuring that the movement serves the narrative and enhances the emotional depth of the piece. 

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Beyond her choreography, Aimee is passionate about fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment in rehearsal rooms and on stage. She is known for her mentorship of young dancers and performers, cultivating an atmosphere where creativity can flourish, and individuality is celebrated. 

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Aimee is committed to pushing boundaries and redefining what dance and theatre can achieve, striving to create works that resonate deeply with audiences, inspire new perspectives, and amplify voices that may otherwise go unheard. 

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"Her movement vocabulary demonstrates deep movement research, as powerful in its subtlety as it is in its considered use of attack. Her solo, Modifi(her), was deeply moving, both because of the strength of her performance and because of its refined compositional craftsmanship." Catherine Cabeen

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"Aimee Rials creatively fuses the actions of young and old, juxtaposing violence and expressive art."  Barbara Adams, Ithaca Times

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Upcoming: 

Where One Begins at The Cherry Arts

Men on Boats at Ithaca College 

Waitress at The Hangar Theatre

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