about us
the bodies
bennett cullen
catie armbrecht
emma raney
madison wagaman
(tap on an artist’s name to learn more)
logos
scott burns
kt miller
ktmillerphotography.com
board of directors
a stipend of
$25 per rehearsal
a minimum of
$40 per performance
directors do not take any pay
we are committed to changing industry stigmas and precedents to better our community. a minimum of 40% of our yearly budget is dedicated to paying our dancers alone.
currently, we have 57% of our budget dedicated for artist pay.
please be wary of scams
bodiesofwater.org
(email and website)
bodiesofwater.dance
(old email, still valid)
bow.dance
(link shortener)
welcome to Bodies of Water, a chicago based dance company dedicated to fostering artistic innovation and engagement through performance and interdisciplinary collaboration. established in 2023 by artistic director esther pauline farley, Bodies of Water emerged from a desire to flood the city with opportunities for dancers and artists in all stages of their careers. showcasing the talent of local artists and to build a thriving community is what we aim to do.
Bodies of Water was founded on the idea that all artistic voices deserve to be seen and heard regardless of monetary or artistic mediums. our focus is on redefining the chicago dance community primarily through women-led work and changing industry stigmas. join us on this journey as we pave the way for the arts community to splash and make waves.
Bodies of Water was founded on the idea that all artistic voices deserve to be seen and heard regardless of monetary or artistic mediums. our focus is on redefining the chicago dance community primarily through women-led work and changing industry stigmas. join us on this journey as we pave the way for the arts community to splash and make waves.
the bodies
artistic director
esther pauline farley2026 artist roster
alyssa alberbennett cullen
catie armbrecht
emma raney
madison wagaman
(tap on an artist’s name to learn more)
logos
scott burns
photography
kt millerktmillerphotography.com
board of directors
pay transparency
contracted artists are paida stipend of
$25 per rehearsal
a minimum of
$40 per performance
directors do not take any pay
we are committed to changing industry stigmas and precedents to better our community. a minimum of 40% of our yearly budget is dedicated to paying our dancers alone.
currently, we have 57% of our budget dedicated for artist pay.
mission statement
Bodies of Water is dedicated to fostering artistic innovation and community engagement through dance, performance, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The organization provides opportunities for artists at all career stages by supporting the creation, education, and presentation of dynamic works that inspire and connect diverse audiences.disclaimer
we are only associated with the following domainsplease be wary of scams
bodiesofwater.org
(email and website)
bodiesofwater.dance
(old email, still valid)
bow.dance
(link shortener)