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Current Movers

Core Movers

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Lily Conforti

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Lily Conforti is a Minneapolis based performer, choreographer, and teacher. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with BA’s in Dance and Physiology. She has performed in works created by Gallim Dance, and Kjara Wurst, and trained with Rubberband Dance in Montreal, Ground Grooves in LA, and Marion Sparber in Berlin. Lily’s choreographic work has been presented at many Fringe Festivals, Candybox Dance Festival, Threads Tapestries Choreographer Showcase, the Minnesota Fall Forward Festival, and her independently produced shows. She has danced locally with Threads Dance Project, Amez Dance, Honey Works, Alternative Motion Project, and she continues to train and perform with Black Label Movement. 

Shannon Dolan

Shannon Hartle Dolan (she/her) is a Twin Cities based movement artist and teacher originally from Des Moines, IA. She graduated from the University of Iowa with a BFA in Dance, Minor in Communication Studies, and a Certificate in Arts Entrepreneurship.

She currently dances with Black Label Movement, eMartin Dance, and Ruby Josephine Dance Theatre. Additionally, she has appeared in works with Threads Dance Project, Crash Dance Productions, Joanna Lees, Concerto Dance, and Analog Dance Works to name a few. Her choreography has been presented in the Fall Forward Festival, Zenon's Zone and Block Z programs, Movers Make 2.0, and Candy Box Dance Festival. She is currently a teaching artist at Young Dance, Circus Juventas, Zenon, and Hothouse.

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Laura Sukowatey

Laura Sukowatey is a dancer, choreographer, teacher, and studio owner based in Minneapolis. Rooted in the Minnesota dance community, she has cultivated her artistry through her work with Black Label Movement, Ruby Josephine Dance Company, and Crash Dance Productions. Laura is the co-founder of Hothouse, a space created specifically for professionals and beginners alike to pursue their dance aspirations. 

Laura also works in production through her company STUDIO AURA, with a niche for capturing dancers and artists. She is known for her distinctive artistic voice and compelling storytelling via dance, film, and photography. 


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Javan Mngrezzo

Since relocating to the Twin Cities in 2021, Javan (he/him) is honored to have had a robust history here. To name a few, dance engagements have included Black Label Movement, Amez Dance, Corpus Dance Works, Rhythmically Speaking, Arena Dances, James Sewell Ballet, Collide Theatrical, Threads Dance Project, Hatch Dance, Ballet Co.Laboratory, Analog Dance Works, and Strange Loop Projects.

Beyond Minnesota, Javan has taught and toured nationally and internationally with Bodyvox, Heidi Duckler Dance, and Rainbow Dance Theater - among others. 

Outside of dance, his primary focus is Pilates and becoming a Mat/Reformer Dual-Certified BalancedBody® Pilates Instructor in summer of 2027.

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Cheng Xiong

Cheng "Technica" Xiong is an artist, educator, and community leader rooted in Minnesota. With 12 years of professional experience and a foundation in street dance, he has proudly been a company member of Black Label Movement since 2013. His performance experience also includes work with long time colleagues of BRKFST Dance and STRONGmovement along with the Minnesota Timberwolves’ First Avenue Breakers. In addition to performing, Cheng is an instructor and educator at the University of Minnesota Theater and Dance Program, Macalester College, and Hothouse. He is currently the Artistic Director of Mixtape Dance MN.

Ensemble Movers

To be announced soon.