Emotions Physical Theatre

We are thrilled to officially introduce Nina Chong-Jimenez as the Rehearsal Director for Emotions Physical Theatre!

Nina Chong-Jimenez is the rehearsal director for Emotions Physical Theatre and a principal dancer with FINI Dance. She trained in New York City at Ballet Hispánico and the Joffrey Ballet School on scholarship, later performing with the JBS Touring Company. After graduating with honors with her BFA in Dance, she was hired by Rennie Harris, performing repertory such as 100NAKEDLOCKS with RHPM. Her performance experience spans both classical and contemporary work, including roles set by members of The Royal Ballet, and companies such as H.T. Chen & Dancers, Michael Mao Dance Company, Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company, IKADA, LaneCo Arts, Carolyn Dorfman Dance, and more.

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Being at your best doesn't mean "grinding" harder; it means managing your internal battery. High performance is simply the result of High Healing. If you don't take care of the engine, the car won't move, no matter how good the paint job looks.

Today, we’re checking in on the person, not the title. Check the slides for the Daily Integration Checklist to see how you're actually showing up for yourself.

Which check-in do you need most today? Drop a 🧱 (Strength) or a 🌱 (Healing) below.

How do we heal?

"My choreography has always been about the human experience, but I’ve realized my work often circles the realities of mental health—struggle, growth, and the path to healing."

Head to the website to read Artistic Director Shawn's latest blog post about the connection between my process and the human condition. Link in bio

One person. Three parts. A lifetime of survival.

Unwelcome Guests by Shawn Rawls is a visceral exploration of identity, colorism, and the "parts" we create to stay safe. Through the lens of IFS and Afro-surrealism, we’re tearing down the walls of silence.

Experience the journey of The Protector, The Exile, and The Performer as they fight to heal.

Where: ROCA

When: June 13–14

Tickets: Grab yours at the link in our bio

The Early Bird deadline for the EPT Summer Intensive is officially hitting on June 1st. Use code BLACK! now to lock in the best rate before it’s gone.

The Details:

Dates: August 13–15

Time: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Location: Mark Morris Dance Center

Code: BLACK!

Three days of contemporary technique and physical theatre at a discount. Your future self (and your wallet) will thank you.

🔗 Register at the link in our bio!