Forza Dance

10/29/2026

CONNOR TAPP 🌟 Forza Dance Company Artist performing in 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠 on November 14!

Connor is a dancer, choreographer, and recent graduate of Pace University! He has performed in works by Alexandra Damiani, Juliano Nuñes, David Parsons, Paul Taylor, Maleek Washington, Scott Jovovich, and Bob Fosse. He has also presented his own choreographic works with the Young Choreographers Festival at The Joyce Theater, the Choreography Lab at Steps on Broadway, two independent feature films, and acted as a contributing choreographer along side Mandy Moore. Along with dancing with Forza, Connor was most recently named the newest apprentice of Peridance Contemporary Dance Company.

🧃DID YOU KNOW?
Connors new obsession is the Crisp Apple flavored Bloom drink! Bloom Nutrition gave Forza a product sponsorship at this years BLOOM festival so it was truly meant to be!

1️⃣ HIS FORZA HISTORY
This is Connor’s first season with the company and he’s really excited to be navigating his fresh post-college journey with Forza!

Come see Connor SHINE at 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠 on November 14 at Ailey Citigroup Theater! 🎟️ tickets in bio.

Photos by Sarah Takash

10/27/2026

MEET MAR 💥 Forza Dance Company Artist performing in 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠 on November 14!

Originally from British Columbia, Canada, Margarette Bernal is a graduate of the Ailey School Certificate Program. Her professional journey has included performing works by celebrated choreographers Ronald K. Brown, Darrell Moultrie, Maleek Washington, and Ray Mercer, as well as sharing the stage with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Memoria during the company’s New York City Center season. She has also refined her artistic voice as an apprentice with Parsons Dance. As she continues to grow as an artist, Margarette hopes to pursue choreography and create work that reflects her experiences, ideas, and unique artistic voice.

🥘 DID YOU KNOW?
Mar’s favorite Filipino dish to cook is Kare-kare.

1️⃣ HER FORZA HISTORY
This season marks her first with Forza, and she is excited to explore the variety and creativity within the company’s repertoire. 

Come support Mar in all of her magic at 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠 on November 14 at Ailey Citigroup Theater! 🎟️

Photo: Sarah Takash

10/27/2026

We know what you’re doing November 14th 👀

Coming to Shindig 🪩🥂

🎟️ Tickets at the link in bio!

10/22/2026

MADDY HALL ⚡️Forza Dance Company Artist performing in 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠 on November 14!

Maddy Hall is a New York City-based contemporary dancer, choreographer, educator, and fitness instructor originally from Northern Virginia. She began dancing early early at just two years old! She earned her BFA in Dance from George Mason University in 2020, developing a love for highly physical and theatrical movement. Alongside Forza Dance, Maddy also performs with DGDC and as a freelance artist. As a choreographer, Maddy has presented work at WestFest, The Tank Theatre, and more popular NYC venues!

🥐 DID YOU KNOW?
Maddy is an extremely talented baker.

🫶 HER FORZA HISTORY
This is Maddy’s fourth season with Forza Dance, where she said she’s had a wonderful time performing and growing alongside a vibrant community of artists.

Don’t miss Maddy Hall lighting up the 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠 stage on November 14 at Ailey Citigroup Theater! 🎟️

Photo: Sarah Takash

10/21/2026

AND COME TO SEE SHINDIG — a contemporary and theatrical dance performance with immersive moments, surprises, bubbles, bites, an epic raffle, and more!

If you haven’t experience our Shindig before, come experience this unique elevated evening celebrating life, dance, and all things Forza!

Let’s DROP IT LIKE IT’S HOT and drop our phones together 😅 but seriously…phones away, party on! 🎉

Learn more at the link in bio 🔗

10/20/2026

MEET ARAYA MORRIS 🌞
Forza Dance Company Artist performing in 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠 on November 14!

Originally from Denver, Araya Morris began her dance training at Gayton Dance Studio. After graduating high school, Morris attended the University of Colorado at Boulder where she received her BFA in dance. Since relocating to New York, Morris has performed with Cindy Brandle Dance Company, Vashti Dance Theatre, TORCH Dance Theatre, Kaos Dance Collective, Dishman Co, worked on a dance for film project with Laura Perdrizet, and of course Forza Dance!

Morris has also gotten to present her own solo work in various stages at the Unkempt dance festival, Borne Dance company’s annual showcase, the Spark Theater Festival, Open Performance by Movement Research, Green Lung Studios 4:15 performance series, Green Space’s Fertile Ground Series and Forza’s BLOOM: Emerging Artist Festival!

🎨 DID YOU KNOW?
When she’s not dancing, Araya loves exploring other creative outlets, from crochet to printmaking.

💚 HER FORZA HISTORY
Araya is in her fourth season with Forza! She’s loved being part of the company’s evolution and growth over the years.

Catch Araya onstage at 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠 on November 14 at Ailey Citigroup Theater! 🎟️

Photo: Sarah Takash

10/16/2026

OPEN REHEARSAL ➞ Friday, October 23 from 7-8pm
📍The Ailey Studios

Get a sneak peek at the repertory, see the dancers in process, and get a taste of what’s to come before you see it all onstage AND MORE at our annual performance on November 14 🎉

We’d love to have you ➞ Reserve your spot at the link in bio.

Photos: Sarah Takash

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

LAST CALL FOR EARLY BIRDY ⏰ Tomorrow is your final chance to grab $25 tickets for Shindig!

Come support these incredible movers and see what we’ve been working on! This season, we’re revisiting early works, bringing our signature works back to life with fresh perspectives, and sharing a brand-new creation. Join us for an evening-length repertory performance spanning Forza’s history—celebrating how our work has evolved and where we’re headed next.

From expanding our repertory and company to growing our community through BLOOM and 5 for $5, there’s so much to celebrate, and we can’t wait to share it all with you. ❤️

Meet us November 14 at Ailey Citigroup Theater for an evening of dance, surprises, and everything that makes Forza, Forza. More info + tickets at the link in bio.

📸 Sarah Takash

05/12/2026

So ready for🧑‍🩰DANCE PARADE 💃 this Saturday!
So excited to share, celebrate, and soak up all the joy strutting through the city! 🎉

Catch us on the Main Stage at Tompkins Square Park at 6:40pm performing Vita Viva! 🪩🇮🇹