Marquez Dance Project (Cleveland, oh) explores human complexity through a creative lens. The intention behind our work is to recapture moments that speak to the community by raising questions about what is happening within our society, and challenging individuals to mobilize. We incorporate theatrical, physical and often surreal imagery to generate meaningful and provoking works. Dance is the central component, however we collaborate with other artists from different genres. Making these connections enriches the breadth of the work and allows a broader range of artistic investigation.
Jennifer Sandoval Eccher holds an M.F.A in Dance through Hollins University in association with The American Dance Festival (Duke University), The Frankfurt Conservatory of Performing Arts (Germany) and The Forsythe Company (Germany). She has been an educator, choreographer and performer for the past 18 years. Her choreography has been presented throughout the midwest and internationally in Avignon, France. Festivals include; International American Dance Choreographers Showcase, Dance Chicago, Ohio Dance Festival, Harvest Chicago Contemporary Dance Festival, Big River Dance Festival, Cleveland Dance Festival and Cleveland Public Theatre. She was a performer for Chicago based companies Tyego Dance Project, Perceptual Motion Inc., SMARTdance and TJ & Company Dance Theatre. Cleveland based companies MorrisonDance, Travesty Dance Group and conceptual artists Story Rhinehart Cadiz and Robin VanLear. She has been on faculty at Cleveland State University and Cuyahoga Community College. Currently she is on faculty at Bard High School Early College.