Sister's Trousers Dance Company

Sister's Trousers, a modern dance company directed by Alice Howes, has clarified its artistic focus to emphasize the experience of women and to educate young women and teens in the creative process of choreography and performance. The carefully crafted choreography deals with issues of life today; issues like race relations, gender identity, anxiety, community, and more. Sister's Trousers performs several times a year, bringing the human element of modern dance to receptive audiences in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia in spaces like Dance Place, The National Museum for Women in the Arts, The Reston Community Center, Theater Project in Baltimore, American University, and James Madison University. Sister's Trousers often works on collaborations with outside choreographers, dance companies, and performers Alice Howes holds a B.A.

Alice Howes holds a B.A. in Dance and English from James Madison University and an M.A. in Dance from American University. She has choreographed for and performed in various projects throughout the DC area including performances at Dance Place, Reston Community Center, Mount Vernon Chapel Theater, Jack Guidone Theater at Joy of Motion Dance Center, American University Experimental Theater, Baltimore's Theater Project, and James Madison University. She is currently the Artistic Director of Sister's Trousers Dance Company and teaches modern dance at The Suitland High School for the Visual and Performing Arts, American University, and Arlington Center for Dance.

Reggie Glass received an M.A. in dance from American University in the spring of 2000. He has performed in works by Ann Halligan Donahue, Gesel Mason, and Helanius Wilkins.

Amy Iadarola trained for 10 years with The Washington School of Ballet and has danced with Sister's Trousers Dance Company since 1996.

Meghan McLyman graduated from American University with an M.A. in dance in May of 2000. In the fall she will be teaching and choreographing at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA.

Catherine Oh holds a B.A. in Art History from Dickinson College. She has been performing with Sister's Trousers from its inception.

Heidi Schimpf is a graduate student in dance at American University. She also works in public relations at the A.U. Performing Arts Department.

April Shephard is a graduate student in dance at American University. She also works in public relations at the A.U. Performing Arts Department.

Katrina Toews received her M.A. in dance from American University in May of 2000. She is currently dancing with Carla & Company and teaching at American Univerisity and the Washington School of Ballet.

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11/8/02: Sister's Trousers Dance Company

Sister’s Trousers, a DC-area dance group directed by Alice Howes, presents choreography that deals with everyday life issues like gender identity and community.

Sister's Trousers Dance Company

Sister’s Trousers, a DC-area dance group directed by Alice Howes, presents choreography that deals with everyday life issues like gender identity and community.

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10/12/01: Sister's Trousers Dance Company

Never dull, always genuine and pleasantly surprising, Sister's Trousers Dance Company performances satisfy seasoned dance audiences and dance novices alike.

Sister's Trousers Dance Company

Never dull, always genuine and pleasantly surprising, Sister's Trousers Dance Company performances satisfy seasoned dance audiences and dance novices alike.

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7/18/00: Politics and Identities

Up-and-coming and veteran contemporary choreographers Gesel Mason, Ed Tyler, Sister's Trousers, and Deborah Riley comment on Politics and Identities.

Politics and Identities

Up-and-coming and veteran contemporary choreographers Gesel Mason, Ed Tyler, Sister's Trousers, and Deborah Riley comment on Politics and Identities.

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