Photo by Kim Doeleman
Ariel Scott is a dancer, choreographer, and educator whose choreographic work investigates the uncovering of self and the desire to be known. By recognizing physicality as a uniquely adept avenue for authenticity, Ariel uses dance to make the unfathomable fathomable. Ariel’s work has been presented in Dear Body Love Me, VOICES: UNBOUND, and High Voltage showcases, among others. Her screendance “All a Blur” has been presented in ScreenDance RoadShow and in Black Lives Rising Virtual Dance Film Festival, where it was awarded Best Experimental Film. Ariel holds a BFA from the University of California, Irvine, where she nurtured her love of dance and choreography, and an AA from Santa Monica College, where her commitment to the craft of dance began. Since becoming a certified Countertechnique teacher in 2024, Ariel has delighted in sharing the joy of dance through frequent open classes in Los Angeles and as guest faculty at institutions including the California Institute of the Arts and Loyola Marymount University. Ariel is currently a dancer with Kybele Dance Theater, an LA-based contemporary dance company.
"She is one of those rare dancers who is totally fearless, gives each movement her 100% attention, and although we know otherwise, makes it look possible for everyone. The combination of abandonment with total control and clarity is a rare gift indeed."
- Jeff Slayton in LA Dance Chronicle.
Photos by Joe Duarte
