2024 LAB ARTIST

My name is Phill (he/him), also known as Phree. I am a visual and movement artist born and raised in Indianapolis, currently residing in Chicago. I have worked with The Lyric Opera, Lollapalooza, Chicago Dance Crash, and many other local artist organizations and professionals. My dance work is primarily shown using the dance styles of Breaking, Hip Hop, and House dance, but I also have trained and performed with other styles of movement such as Modern, Tricking, and Contemporary dance throughout my career. I work not also as a dancer, but also as an educator, director, choreographer, and video editor. I produce art that is multifaceted and present it live, through digital media, or during artistic sharing events. As a primarily self-trained artist, I hope to share my passion for creativity and artistic freedom with my audience to inspire and collaborate with others.

Current Practice/Project: My Dancemaking is meant for personal expression, community bonding, and social change. My current process involves heavily intertwining my interests in videography, editing, story writing, and directing into my dance. Through my dance, main focuses currently are training, research, and professional development.