Daniel Mantei Choreography, Dance, and Movement
Daniel’s work “plays entrancingly with gravity— ingeniously stealing it from the physical dimension and infusing it into the emotional realm."
As a movement artist, choreographer, and massage therapist, I am inspired by the communicative and healing aspects of dance, movement, and the human body. The nurturing power of touch, the therapeutic benefits of movement, and our universal urge to express ourselves through dance are, for me, deeply interconnected. We all have a body, we all move, we all experience pain. Self-embodiment is a universal language we can all share. My choreography is inspired by ballet that has been humanized and naturalized, and delves into themes of humanism, justice, and solidarity. Dance is a powerful through-line weaving together time, space, sound, and people, fostering moments of collectively connecting and being in the present moment. It is an honor to share and connect with you through dance.
I have created ballets for American Ballet Theatre, The Seattle Symphony, New York Theatre Ballet, Columbia Ballet Collaborative, Avante Chamber Ballet, and The Ensemble for the Romantic Century. I work with dancers across a wide spectrum of ages and ability levels.
