Chicago artists Erin Kilmurray and Kara Brody are thrilled to bring their
collaborative practice to the Twin Cities for the first time! They are hosting a drop-in class at Red Eye Theater
on Sunday, April 26 and want to dance with YOU!

Recognized as “two of Chicago’s most captivating performers” (Chicago Tribune),
their long-form duet, Knockout, will be presented as a Minnesota premiere this
summer at Red Eye Theater (July 11-12, 2026).

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:

Part dance practice, part creative play, this 90-min workshop is powered by their
long form duet Knockout – a fierce contemporary work moving through
high-femme silhouettes, boy-ish horseplay, toothful camp, and athletic, anti-hero
energy.

In this class, Kilmurray and Brody weave release-based, contemporary dance
fundamentals with compositional experiments in tension, proximity, play, and
negotiations of power. Participants can expect a queer-affirming and
community-motivated atmosphere.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS:

Kilmurray (erinkilmurray.com) is a choreographer + space-maker whose creative
practice collides contemporary dance, social practice, and nightlight forms. She is a
US Artist Fellow in Dance (2024) and is the chief visionary of legendary,
all-body-loving, queer performance project, The Fly Honey Show. Brody
(karabrody.dance) is a Bessie nominated performer and collaborator uplifting the
work of artists Faye Driscoll, Lucky Plush Productions, among others. Her work
spans genres in contemporary, commercial, and experimental dance forms as a
performer, educator, and space-maker.

Both artists have deep roots in the Midwest, where they have been creating,
performing, and building ecosystems in Chicago for a combined 30 years. The true
hope here is to create deep connections within the vibrant Great Lakes regional
performing arts communities. Come twirl!