The Truth in This Art: Dancer & Choreographer Sydnie L. Mosley Interview
In this episode, host Rob Lee interviews award-winning artist and activist Sydnie L. Mosley, founder of "Sydnie L. Mosley Dances." Sydnie discusses her artistic journey, the role of dance in fostering social justice, and her commitment to community engagement. She also explores her creative process, the importance of rest in sustaining creativity, and her latest project, "Purple," which addresses sisterhood and social change.
Website and Socials:
www.sydnielmosley.com
X: @slmdances
Instagram: slmdances
Facebook: Sydnie L. Mosley Dances
LinkedIn: Sydnie L. Mosley
Website and Socials:
www.sydnielmosley.com
X: @slmdances
Instagram: slmdances
Facebook: Sydnie L. Mosley Dances
LinkedIn: Sydnie L. Mosley
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation.
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Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.
Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.
About "The Truth In This Art"
If you have a story about art, culture, or community in Baltimore, share it with us at rob@thetruthinthisart.com for a chance to be featured on "The Truth In This Art" podcast. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the arts and culture podcast scene and showcase your insights on "The Truth In This Art" with Rob Lee.
Follow The Truth In This Art on Twitter, Threads, IG, and Facebook @truthinthisart
Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.
Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.
About "The Truth In This Art"
Hosted by Rob Lee, "The Truth In This Art" podcast dives into the heart of creativity and its influence on the community. This arts and culture podcast from Baltimore highlights artists discussing their ideas, sharing insights, and telling impactful stories. Through these artist interviews, listeners gain a deeper understanding of the creative economy and artistic life in Baltimore.
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Creators and Guests
Host
Rob Lee
The Truth In This Art is an interview series featuring artists, entrepreneurs and tastemakers in & around Baltimore.
Guest
Sydnie L. Mosley
Sydnie L. Mosley is an award winning artist-activist and educator who is interested in creative work that is both artistically sound and socially aware. She produces experiential dance works with her collective SLMDances. Through their choreographic work, the collective works in communities to organize for gender and racial justice. Her evening length dances The Window Sex Project and BodyBusiness, their creative processes and performance experiences are a model for dance-activism. Sydnie was recognized by NYC Mayor de Blasio for using her talents in dance to fuel social change. Her dances have been performed extensively throughout New York City, including the 2023 premiere of PURPLE: A Ritual In Nine Spells at Lincoln Center. She was listed in Dance Magazine’s 2024 “25 to watch” and as one of twenty-five “Up and Coming: Young Minority Artists and Entrepreneurs” by TheRoot.com. A versatile dancer, Sydnie is a part of the 2017 Bessie Award winning cast of the skeleton architecture, the future of our worlds curated by Eva Yaa Asantewaa. Sydnie danced with Christal Brown's INSPIRIT, a dance company (2010-2013) and appeared as a guest artist for Brooklyn Ballet 2009-2019. An advocate for the dance field, Sydnie sits on the Advisory Committee to Dance/NYC. Her writing has appeared in Essence, Dance Magazine, and the Brooklyn Rail. She graduated from Barnard College in Dance and Africana Studies and earned an MFA in Dance Choreography from the University of Iowa.
