About Me
Hayley Martha is currently earning her BFA in Dance at Indiana University Bloomington. She has performed with the IU Contemporary Dance Program in 3 Junior Choreographic Performance Project Showcases and in 3 New Moves: Senior Capstone Performances. She has also performed in the faculty showcases entitled Shifting Landscapes (2020) and Earthward (2021). Previous to her studies in Bloomington, she trained at the School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCAPA) and Diana Evans School of Dance both located in Lexington, Kentucky. In addition, she has a passion for Musical Theatre and performed in SCAPA theatre shows and continued this throughout her high school career. Hayley has also had experience in competitive dance and cheering for sporting events with the Lafayette High School Dance Team in Lexington, Kentucky.
Artistic Statement
I am a Kentucky-based dancer who has earned my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Contemporary Dance from Indiana University Bloomington. Although I specialize in contemporary as my main form of dance, I am also passionate about musical theatre, jazz, ballet, tap, and lyrical dancing. My goal in pursuing and creating my art is that I want to tell stories that inspire audiences and allow them to engage in my choreography and performance. It is important to me that my art is relatable and enjoyable for many people, not just people from a specific background. As an artist, I draw from my experiences with different people, places, and things to create. My inspiration comes from the most important people in my life which are my friends and family. A recent work of mine is inspired by my Uncle Mike and his love of butterflies. It focuses on how we grow and change as people through our lived experiences. Even though every single person has a different lived experience, growth is something that everyone can relate to. Dance is a therapeutic and explorative art form for me and I love being able to reflect on and share experiences with an audience.