Aimee Rials
Aimee Rials is a choreographer and movement director whose work spans both musical theatre and concert dance, blending innovative storytelling with expressive movement. Known for her ability to craft compelling, narrative-driven choreography, Aimee has a distinctive voice that draws from her diverse training in dance, theatre, and movement art forms.
With a career that bridges the worlds of theatre and contemporary dance, Aimee brings a unique perspective to every project. Her work integrates musical theatre and concert dance, creating performances that are deeply engaging. Her approach often incorporates a blend of contemporary movement and styles all while ensuring that the movement serves the narrative and enhances the emotional depth of a piece.
Beyond her choreography, Aimee is passionate about fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment in rehearsal rooms. She is known for her mentorship of dancers and performers, cultivating an atmosphere where creativity can flourish, and individuality is celebrated. Aimee is committed to creating works that resonate deeply with audiences, inspire new perspectives, and amplify voices that may otherwise go unheard.
Aimee received her Master's of Fine Arts in dance from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. She was a 2022 recipient of the Choreographers Initiative award through NYS DanceForce and NY Council on the Arts. Her choreographic work has been performed at the Gibney Center, 92Y’s Harkness Dance Center,Symphony Space, Dixon Place, Triskelion Arts, Merce Cunningham Studio, DUMBO Dance Festival, Cool New York Dance Festival, Washington University’s Edison Theater, Ithaca College, The Kitchen Theatre and The Hangar Theatre’s productions of Ride the Cyclone, Billy Elliot and most recently Waitress! She has been an Artist-in-Residence at the University of Buffalo, College of the Canyons, Huntingdon College and We Are Artists. As a performer, Aimee has worked with Trebien Pollard’s Residue Dance Theater, Lauren Hale Dance and Beliz Demircioglu while in residency at the Baryshnikov Arts Center.
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