Genevieve Waterbury
Genevieve Waterbury is an artist based in Minneapolis. Originally from Colorado, she spent her childhood in the mountains and the studios at Boulder Ballet before studying dance at Colorado State University. She then joined Nevada Ballet Theatre in Las Vegas and collaborated annually with Cirque du Soleil. An interest in dance theater prompted her move to New York City where she worked across many genres including a Butoh residency at Kaatsbaan, a lead dancing role in the original cast of RED, a New Musical, dancing in New York Fashion Week for JAHNKOYxPUMA, and several seasons as a company member of nathantrice/RITUALS.
Genevieve moved to Minnesota in February of 2020 and made her local choreographic debut at Sher Demeter’s River’s Edge series that fall. Highlights since then include setting On the Bank of Snake River for Christopher Watson Dance Company, collaborating with Melody Gilbert as dancer/choreographer for her documentary Judy’s Thoughts, and creating commissioned ballets Lunar Lullaby and Dirty Dancing, for Ballet Co.Laboratory. Genevieve also directs the Performance Ensemble, Ballet Co.Laboratory’s second company, and creates original choreography each season. Her short stories, Tortoise and the Hare and Danse Macabre were performed alongside the company at the Cowles Center and Orchestra Hall.
Genevieve teaches open ballet classes, is a certified instructor of The GYROTONIC® Method, and continues to perform. Singing and writing poetry are other dimensions of her choreographic process and she’s most inspired by nature and storytelling. Her work seeks the mundane and spends time with it, always looking for gifts.
