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Simon Montalvo (they/them) is a non-binary/transgender movement artist, researcher, and collector of stories born on the land of the Coahuiltecan and Karankawan peoples. They’re currently living on the land of the Massachusett and Pawtucket peoples, and are grateful for the generosity of the land that holds them.
Building movement through improvisation, dance theatre, and radical community care, Simon’s deep commitment to sharing and protecting their community’s stories has guided their artistic journey. Simon is a Part-Time Fellow with Danza Orgánica, a past Next Steps for Boston Dance Artists award recipient, and a past mentee of Midday Movement Series’ BIPOC Mentorship Program.
Simon has a BFA in Contemporary Dance Performance from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, and has had their choreographic work presented by the Boston Center for the Arts, the Piano Craft Gallery, Boston WIP, We Create Festival, Choreography Project RI, Queer Joy Festival, and TAMUCC.
“Simon’s work is both thoughtful and playful. I enjoyed working with Simon thoroughly. The artistic process was always pleasant, and fostered a truly safe environment.”
Haley Andrews, dancer/collaborator
“Simon is a powerful and honest artist who always shows up to rehearsals with warmth, curiosity, authenticity, good natured humor, technical skill, and strong creative insights. In a creative process they are incredibly present and interested in working collaboratively, and they make other dancers feel comfortable and supported. When performing they are a powerhouse, melding strong technique with physical abandon and bringing such a beautiful mixture of emotional vulnerability, confidence, and joy in taking up the space they deserve.”
Eliza Malecki, choreographer
“Working with Simon is such an absolute delight. Simon is an amazing collaborator with a unique voice and style that they are really comfortable adapting to unique situations. If I had the option I would only work with people like Simon.”
Clover Nahabedian, musician
