Nicole Ashley Morris in NPAFE’s words…

…When Frank Sinatra sang in “New York, New York” that telling musical phrase “…if I can make it there , I’ll make it anywhere…”, he would have had Nicole Ashley Morris in mind had he known her.

…He wasn’t that lucky. But we are. And so are you.

…Morris is among that rare group of creator/performers wholly immersing herself in the tough competitive grind that is the world of performing arts in New York City. Unlike most, however, she has earned the lasting respect of many of the City’s dance community best…and way beyond the five boroughs as well.

…Morris’ success is rooted in a nonstop inner drive to perfect unusual forms of contemporary dance movement that leave audiences breathless; one look at the video clips below will show you why.

…But there’s more: her not-to-be-missed Instagram feed confirms a mastery that few others in any field have for marrying poignant prose and evocative video into a fascinating story of a performing artist’s courage, competitiveness and conviction.

…It is no wonder that Morris has made her mark in the dancer’s city of dreams. And we’re not the only ones to believe this. Take for example what New York’s Katie Drablos has to say about her:

“…the most unique, soulful and fully embodied mover I know… I pinch myself every time I get to be in a studio with her.”*

That from one of the City’s most sought-after choreographer/dancer mentors who herself is breaking past the conventional boundaries in contemporary and jazz dance.

…More of the core truth about the breadth and depth of Morris’ creative drive lies in her own visual and written artistry that jumps off the screen in her impressive Instagram and Facebook feeds. Like this:

“. I’m finding depths of passion within my moving body that I had yet to uncover … it makes me excited for the evolvement of the artist within … the enjoyment of the now, as different as it feels from the before.”**

…Or this, on her 30th birthday:

“…(I’m] reflecting back on my twenties and ALL THE LESSONS because quite honestly I love learning about life. It’s the most interesting part of being on this planet. The fact that we are these mystical, magical beings that have a full journey into OR maybe come right back into who we ARE … thank you 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 – – – and all the little me’s before. Let’s see who thirty is.”***

…Love of life. Love of adventure. Love of daring to embark into the unknown. Telling that story in choreography, improv, dance and performance that leaves you hungering for more. That and much more lies ahead when you explore what’s below.

…Be sure to watch the short videos when you scroll down below the picture gallery. And you can find out even more here:

• Nicole Ashley Morris on Instagram and Facebook.
• More about NPAFE and AAlchemy.