Other Place

Savannah is an award-winning choreographer and the Artistic Director of Other Place. Her choreography often explores feminist themes and integrates sound design and text.

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Savannah has garnered significant institutional support and recognition through competitive residencies and fellowships including the Ann & Weston Hicks Choreography Fellowship at Jacob’s Pillow and Carmel Dance Festival’s Dance & Choreography Fellowship Program. She has also been selected for the Surel's Place Artist-In-Residency Program. Grant awards feature a choreographic fellowship and funding from the Greater Columbus Arts Council, support from the Illinois Arts Council, and a 24-month research and development grant through The Boston Foundation's "Next Steps" program. Her recent dance film, "Silence," was an official selection for the 2025 San Francisco Dance Film Festival.

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Savannah has set work in professional and pre-professional contexts, including Hubbard Street Professional Development Program’s Mid-Year Showcase, Columbus Dance Theater’s Dancers Making Dances, Deos Contemporary Ballet, and the LINK Audition Festival hosted by SALT Contemporary Dance — in addition to various music video commissions. She has studied with and received choreographic mentorship from esteemed figures such as Dianne McIntyre, Risa Steinberg, Lillian Barbeito, and Alex Ketley.

Originating from Boise, Idaho, Savannah graduated from Butler University before spending transformative artistic years in Chicago and Boston. She now lives in Berkeley, California where she teaches, freelances, and produces new works.