IN THE PRESS
“Not In My House” Provides Opportunities and Resources for the LGBTQ Community
by Sarah Zientarski
“Detroit Performs caught up with Kristi Faulkner to further discuss the
‘Not In My House Project’. Here’s what she had to say.”
April 11, 2018
October 3, 2018
“Not In My House” Gives Dance New Meaning
by Jason A Michael
“Coming out stories. In the LGBTQ community, we all have one. Now, a unique collaboration between Kristi Faulkner Dance and the Ruth Ellis Center is turning those stories into art. “Not in my House’ radically shifts the narrative about LGBTQ identity through the creative re-imagining of coming out stories in an evening-length performance blending vogue, contemporary dance and storytelling
by Sarah Zientarski
“Kristi Faulkner is the artistic director of Kristi Faulkner Dance whose collaboration with the Ruth Ellis Center on the performance, Not In My House, is featured in a recent episode of Detroit Performs. Detroit Performs reached out to Faulkner to get her take on empowering people through her projects, why Not In My House is such an important performance piece for our community, and to talk about some other collaborations Faulkner is up to.”
January 23, 2019
Kalamazoo Entertainment Review of Midwest Regional Alternative Dance Festival
by Marin Heinritz
“ ‘Green Eyed’ from Kristi Faulkner Dance, a choreographed, thinly-veiled cat fight, turned coquettish postures into aggressive gestures.”
Hungry for Equality Flash Mob in Ferndale, MI
by Crystal Proxmire
“Affirmations Program Coordinator Megh Hollowell worked with Kristi Faulkner of Kristi Faulkner Dance to come up with a routine that would wow onlookers and give people of all talent levels the ability to participate. The flash mob is one of several ways Hollowell and others at Affirmations are promoting the 100 day successive hunger strike known as Hungry4Equality.”
Interview with Kristi Faulkner, Artistic Director
by Crystal Proxmire
“As anyone who works in the arts can attest, there are times we are overwhelmed and filled with self-doubt. It is so important to have someone who not only believes in you, but also pushes you to take risks because they see your potential.”
February 7, 2013
October 11, 2012
March 22, 2011
May 11, 2013
Interview with Kristi Faulkner, Artistic Director
by Patricia Solorzano
“When it comes to modern dance, I think many people are intimidated by the creative freedom. By giving them a language to talk about dance, these individuals are more likely to trust their interpretations and validate their experience as a spectator, resulting in a deeper appreciation for the artform.”
April 2, 2014
*This story was expanded upon for the Fractured Atlas blog.
DIY Residencies: A career in the arts on your own terms
by Lisa Niedermeyer
“Detroit-based choreographer and dancer Kristi Faulkner worked out a deal to use under-utilised space...for her DIY residency.“
“She invited two other collaborators from different disciplines – artists she wanted residency time to create new work with – which resulted in a larger audience for the classes by attracting people passionate about different artforms. “
August 12, 2014
Blog Reflection on the KFD Summer Dance Intensive 2014
by Janet Schroeder
“Under Kristi’s leadership, I expect the KFD Summer Intensive will expand and grow in the future. She is working hard to make things happen, and the Detroit dance scene is lucky to have her.”
March 6, 2015
Knight Arts Blog Review of The Modern Woman
by Rosie Sharp
“Jaw-dropping 1930s performance of Mary Wigman”
April 30, 2015
Move Naturally: Kristi Faulkner Dance Shakes Up Detroit
Interview with Travis Wright on Culture City
“Kristi Faulkner Dance has been shaking up the Detroit dance world with new, original productions backed by natural movement and a thoughtful mix of music.”
May 2, 2015
The Rapidian: TRANSCEND at The Wealthy Theater
"In addition to featuring some of the most important artists in America, 'transcend' is a Valentine's event for all," says ArtPeers co-founder Erin Wilson.
January 20, 2016
February 11, 2016
WOODTV8: TRANSCEND at The Wealthy Theater
“Kristi has this amazing mind as a choreographer - She’s silly, she’s fun, she’s irreverent, she’s passionate...it’s just incredible what she can do with movement.” - Amy Wilson, co-curator of TRANSCEND
November 6, 2016
Knight Foundation Winning Ideas
“These ideas tell Detroit stories in homegrown, authentic voices. They transform public spaces. They explore the various histories of the city and how, for better or worse, those legacies continue to shape the lives of residents.”
Faculty - BRAVO Guest Choreographer Kristi Faulkner visits
“OBject/obJECT ignites the fierceness underlying the female form.”
December 7, 2016