Photo by William Lanier
Emma Lanier and Ky Frances co-direct Kickbal. They started making work together in 2014, and serve as a resource for each other when working apart. Separately, they have lived and danced in Spain, Chile, Mexico, and in the USA. They have presented their work nationally at Pulitzer Arts Foundation in St. Louis, MO, David Zwirner Gallery in New York, NY, and locally at BAMPFA, Dance Lovers 8, ODC Pilot, LevySalon, Works in the Works, Studio 210, SAFEhouse, and SPF12. They are current choreographers in residence at RoundAntennae under the mentorship of KT Nelson. Emma works with Rachael Cleveland’s ReadyMaids in Oakland and Ky with Molly Rose-Williams and Co.