Studio Stories: CANDY BOX Dance Festival special with Ayumi Shafer - Season 6, Episode 85

Ayumi Shafer is an educator, choreographer, and mover currently
active in the Twin Cities and greater area. Originally from
California, Shafer has now been teaching for over 15 years in
various cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco (BA, San
Francisco State University 2009), Eugene (MFA, University of
Oregon 2013), and Minneapolis. As she continues to teach in both
public and private institutions, Shafer has focused on
collaborating with local artists in both dance and other
disciplines. 

In 2014, Shafer co-founded DanceBARN Collective, a nonprofit
organization that brings dance to rural communities. In Shafer
and her co-director’s vision, DanceBARN has been committed to
building community engagement, fostering collaborations, and
providing support for dance artists. Recently, Shafer had the
opportunity to present some of her work through Inbox@Artbox, The
Cowles Center’s Generating Room, and 6x6 Solos. Drawing
inspiration from the idea of play, the freedom to act on our
impulses, and active curiosity, she strives to create work that
tells a story. Shafer is enthusiastic about sharing dance with
all members of her communities, and continues to organize events
for people with all types of experiences in art and life.