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Spaces of Fontana is a movement collective focused on a continuous study of physical, emotional and spiritual relationships to create art rooted in hope.

Founded in 2016 by Artistic Director, Evelyn Joy Hoelscher, Spaces of Fontana is an Austin-based contemporary dance collaboration inspired by human moments to create art rooted in hope. We are dedicated to filling up every space with positive energy in hopes to leave every person touched with a sense of warmth. As artists, we explore improvisation, contemporary partnering and somatics to bring lif

e to our understanding of a human experience. Spaces of Fontana spent our first 6 years in NYC where we developed 7 works, performed over 30 times, received multiple grants and were featured in a segment with MNN TV network on a piece inspired by JPII’s Theology of the Body. We’ve had the honor to present work at various festivals and self-produced shows; including the US Open, Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater, Dumbo Dance Festival, Arts on Site, QDF, Dixon Place and Mark Morris Dance Group Theater. We have collaborated with talented visuals artists, musicians and lighting designers to enhance our work. As a project-based company, we are committed to fostering a collaborative creative process giving space to each artist to discover their unique voice and connection to the piece. As artists we strive to “create works worthwhile and beautiful, [that] not only enrich the cultural heritage of each nation and of all humanity, but they also render an exceptional social service in favour of the common good” Pope John Paul II.

04/12/2026

We love Austin Dance Festival 💙

What an honor to be able to share art on stage with so many talented dancers and choreographers from across the nation and continue Kathy Dunn Hamrick’s legacy. She’s the reason we are all here. She paved the path for us and she is so missed. 🌸

Beautiful dancing today. Shout out to and for a stellar performance “Masculus” choreographed by 🙌🏼

Join and many other choreographers to close out with Artist Interviews tomorrow at 11 am

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04/07/2026

Masculus.

“To know that its not in the wars that you wage
but your CHOOSING TO LOVE 💙despite all the rage.
I will teach my boys to be dangerous men…”

Come catch Matthew Sommers and Connor Timpe perform this dynamic duo at Austin Dance Festival this Saturday, April 11th at 5 pm! 💪

Professional Showcase - 5 pm
Austin Ventures Studio Theater,
501 W. 3rd Street, Austin, TX 78701

💃🏻Choreography - in collaboration with dancers
👯 Dancers - and

📸 from our 10 Year anniversary show RE:IMAGINED

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🎟️Ticket link in BIO

03/24/2026

Stand-up if you got tickets for the show already!? 🙋‍♂️🙋🙋‍♀️

RE:IMAGINED - A Decade of Dance
celebrating 10 yr anniversary 🥳

🗓 Fri, March 27, 2026 | 8:00 pm
🗓 Sat, March 28, 2026 | 4:00 pm (family-friendly show) with a free 3:30 pm kids class
🗓 Sat, March 28, 2026 | 8:00 pm

📍 | Austin, TX

Limited seating so snag your ticket in advance!
TICKETS still available! - 🎟️ link in bio or www.spacesoffontana.com

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 In celebration of our community focus, the March 28 at 4:00 pm performance is family-friendly, with a pre-show Kids Movement Class at 3:30, welcoming children and caregivers alike. Coloring sheets featuring dancer illustrations will be available for kids, inviting younger audiences to engage with the performance experience.

DANCE. LIVE MUSIC. FAMILY FRIENDLY. OPEN BAR.

03/16/2026

In January we shared an excerpt of “Becoming” at — a piece that journeys through the seasons of motherhood.

This work lives in the quiet moments:
the weight of a body leaning into another,
the push and pull of partnership,
the exhaustion, the tenderness, the becoming.

What made this performance especially meaningful was sharing the stage with live music performed by — voice and piano weaving through the movement and carrying the story forward. 🎶

The music was written in collaboration with Therese Ronco and Artistic Director, for BECOMING in 2024.

We’re so excited to bring an expanded excerpt of “Becoming” back to the stage for RE:IMAGINE — A Decade of Dance on March 27–28 at .

And yes — the music will be live again. 🎹

At Spaces of Fontana, our dancers are human first — artists, parents, partners, people — and those lived experiences shape the work we make.

Becoming is more than just a dance…its a reflection of our life. The duet portion of the work is performed by two dancing mothers, each with three kids. 🤰

✨ A decade of dance. A decade of becoming.

🎫 - link in bio or at www.spacesoffontana.com

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03/14/2026

📣Shoutout to our favorite married dancing couple — Kanami & Connor 👩🏻‍🤝‍👨🏼

Kanami and Connor will be performing the RE:IMAGINED version of “Connected Roots”
— the very first Spaces of Fontana dance choreographed by Artistic Director . The piece was originally created just 2 months after her own wedding, nearly 10 years ago. 💍👩‍❤️‍👨

Returning to this work a decade later feels especially meaningful — and getting to set it on a dancing married couple makes it even more special. ♥️

💌A note from the choreographer:
“It’s been a true joy to revisit a piece I created as a novice choreographer and a newlywed. Reflecting on the past ten years and setting a dance inspired by my marriage on the most dynamic dancing couple I know has been such a gift. Throughout the rehearsal process we’ve shared stories and discovered so many parallels in our relationships. Kanami and Connor have a truly beautiful partnership, and it’s a highlight of this show to celebrate that marriage through movement.” -

✨ RE:IMAGINE — A Decade of Dance
🗓 Fri, March 27, 2026 | 8:00 pm
🗓 Sat, March 28, 2026 | 4:00 pm (family-friendly show + 3:30 pm kids class)
🗓 Sat, March 28, 2026 | 8:00 pm
📍 East Side Performing Arts | Austin, TX

🧗Meet
Connor Timpe is a freelance dancer in Austin. During the day he funds his passions by being a software engineer. His passions include being upside down, rolling on the floor, climbing rocks, and his wife Kanami.

🤸🏻‍♀️MEET
Kanami is a freelance artist from Japan. She holds a BFA from The University of Texas at Austin, and currently works with amazing local dance companies like , , , and more. She is so excited to work with Spaces of Fontana for the first time!

Come witness this powerhouse couple in motion ✨

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03/12/2026

✨ Announcing the First Recipient of The Fontana Fellowship 💛

We are thrilled to share that (in collaboration with ) is the inaugural recipient of The Fontana Fellowship — a choreographic mentorship program supporting emerging voices within Spaces of Fontana.

Through the fellowship, Matthew will create an original choreographic work under the mentorship of Artistic Director , receiving guidance, feedback, rehearsal time with Spaces of Fontana, and a choreographic stipend. This process is rooted creating space for artists to explore and refine their choreographic voice.

⭐️“I have loved performing with Spaces of Fontana because everything Evelyn does pushes me both physically and emotionally. The movement is always fun and challenging while also pushing me to really think about the story and meaning behind it.”
— Matthew Sommers

Matthew’s artistry, playfulness, and generosity in the room embody the spirit of this fellowship, and we are so pumped share the work created.

Come see “A WORLD OF PLAY” 🌎🛝
At RE:IMAGINE on March 27-28th

🎫 selling now at spacesoffontana.com and in our bio

Join us in celebrating this exciting new chapter 💛

03/07/2026

💛RE:IMAGINED - A Decade of Dance
March 27-28th at ESPA

💕RE:IMAGINED celebrates 10 years of Spaces of Fontana through reimagined excerpts from past works, a new choreographic premiere, and a piece created through our inaugural Fontana Fellowship.

Rooted in hope, connection, and human storytelling, the performance explores relationships, resilience, the wisdom of trees, motherhood, and the beauty found in everyday moments.

💃🏻Choreography & Artistic Direction
Evelyn Joy Hoelscher

👯‍♀️Dancers
Nicole Dugdale
Sam Mandelbaum
Laney Phillips
Matthew Sommers
Kanami Nakabayashi Timpe
Connor Timpe

Two pieces created with original music performed live by and .

🗓 Fri, March 27, 2026 | 8:00 pm
🗓 Sat, March 28, 2026 | 4:00 pm - (family-friendly show) with a 3:30 pm 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 kids class
🗓 Sat, March 28, 2026 | 8:00 pm
📍 East Side Performing Arts | Austin, TX

TICKETS AVAILABLE - www.spacesoffontana.com/shows

In celebration of that community focus, the March 28 at 4:00 pm performance is family-friendly, with a pre-show Kids Movement Class at 3:30, welcoming children and caregivers alike. Coloring sheets featuring dancer illustrations will be available for kids, inviting younger audiences to engage with the performance experience.

DANCE. LIVE MUSIC. FAMILY FRIENDLY.

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