Lou (Lindsey) Mandolini is nonbinary professional dancer, choreographer, and performance artist based in Brooklyn, New York. They began their formal training in Chicago at the Ruth Page Foundation School of Dance and graduated from the University of the North Carolina School of the Arts High School Program. Mandolini went on to New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts where they graduated with high honors receiving a BFA in Dance and a minor in Art History. They have been a company member and dancer for New York-based choreographers Hee Ra Yoo (Yoo & Dancers), Regina Nejman (Regina Nejman & Company), … Continued
Testimonial – John Seaforth, SOAK 2012
I saw the performance of Butoh Master Ko Murobushi and his company and the work of Ben Spatz. I am most impressed by the dedication and focus of the CAVE Art Space and its Directors. CAVE provides an excellent environment for presenting performance art – as a savouring of beautiful experience. This is how cultural experience should be. – John Seaforth, English Theatre Director, 2012
Testimonial – Laura Cohen
I am consistently blown away by the creativity with which Ximena and Andrea approach and communicate movement. Classes are as mentally rigorous and inspiring as they are physically. I leave every week yearning to internalize more of LEIMAY LUDUS and to integrate its praxis with my life. – Laura Cohen, 2024
Selma Trevino
“I will be re-visiting Etienne Decroux’s choreography “Washerwoman” and exploring ways to perform it according to my Brazilian heritage, investigating washerwomen culture from Brazil.”