Ben Asriel (dancer) grew up in Glasgow, Kentucky where he cultivated his love of art in his mother’s dance classes, on the soccer field, and playing trumpet in the GHS Band. He studied music theory at Brown University (AB Music ‘03) and dance at NYU Tisch (MFA ‘06). In addition to John Jasperse Projects, Asriel currently dances with, Walter Dundervill, Jack Ferver, Liz Gerring, and Juliana F. May. Asriel was a 2010/11 Choreographic Fellow of NYCB’s New York Choreographic Institute and his dances have been presented by CPR – Center for Performance Research, the Chocolate Factory Theater, Dance New Amsterdam, The Tank, and Danspace Project. Tell him what you think: basriel@gmail.com
Created original role in:
Fort Blossom revisited (2000/2012)
Performed on tour in:
The High Line — Choreographed by John Jasperse for Headwaters Dance Company, Missoula, MT