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Mathew Janczewski,
Founder and Artistic Director of ARENA Dances, is a Chicago native
who began his early dance training at DanceCenter North. At age 19,
he moved to the Twin Cities and studied dance at the University of
Minnesota, where he performed in the works of Doug Varone, Bill T.
Jones, Mark Morris, Bebe Miller, Merce Cunningham and many more. He
received his BFA in Dance in 1994. Mathew has danced with a variety
of Minnesota choreographers, including Beth Corning, Shawn McConneloug,
Robin Stiehm and Cathy Young. He was a company member of Shapiro &
Smith Dance and JAZZDANCE! by Danny Buraczeski for five years with
both companies. Since
1992, Mathew has choreographed more than 30 contemporary works.
His continued studies of ballet, tap, hip-hop, yoga, tai-chi and
modern dance continue to influence his blend of movement. Most recently
Mathew has choreographed musical theater for the original play “Century
Ballroom” by Theater Latte Da and the Jon Hassler Theater’s
production, “and the World Goes ‘Round” based
on the songs of Kander and Ebb, directed by Peter Rothstein. Over
the years Mathew has been recognized by the McKnight and Jerome
Foundation, the Minnesota State Arts Board, and the Foundation for
Contemporary Performing Arts, receiving Artists Fellowships to create
and explore new works. In 1998, Mr. Janczewski was the emerging
choreographer in residence, creating new work on the students of
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Several
companies in the United States have performed Mathew.s distinctive
movement. Special projects and commissions have included choreography
for the Repertory Project of Cleveland, Macalester College, State
University of New York - Potsdam, State University of New York -
Brockport, Carleton College, University of Minnesota, Walker Art
Center, and Zenon Dance Company and School.
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