Tessa Russ (she/they) is a Brooklyn, NY based movement artist. They received their BFA in Dance and a Minor in Business from the University of MN, Twin Cities. During their time in Minneapolis, Tessa performed with Black Label Movement, HoneyWorks, BRKFST Dance, and Corpus Danceworks. Tessa values a diverse and intricately textured aesthetic, having trained with BigKid Dance, Jacob Jonas, Rubberband Dance, Nadine Gerspacher, Gallim, NVA and Guests, amongst others. They have performed internationally in Berlin, Germany and Turin, Italy, gaining a worldly perspective, and has also had the opportunity to perform “Palermo, Palermo” a piece by Pina Bausch. Since relocating to New York City, Tessa has worked with Zvi Dance, Verbal Animal, Stephanie Troyak, Shane Urton, and cat.astrophe! led by Cat Cogliandro; their interdisciplinary interests have led them to collaborate with fashion designers such as Peter Do, and perform in Gallery Openings by Samuel Schler. In addition, Tessa has performed with peers at Westfest, THAT SHOW, the Craft, and Modern Moves. Most recently, they have performed in the premiere of “SATE”, an immersive evening length dance work by Morgan Cogley. Tessa strives to develop characterized experience through visceral movement in a way that is relatable to audience members, exhibiting humanity at its innermost level.