~ a grassroots, genre-defying collective of movers and artists; using dance as an innovative platform to create socially relevant and emotionally resonant art ~
Skya Schreter | Artistic Director
Friday, June 27th
part of Beacon Open Studios
The Yard | 4 Hanna Ln, Beacon NY
SUNSET (~8:30pm)
Love is an Action 3.0 is the third installment of an ongoing performance series created by choreographer Skyla Schreter. A celebration of raw, real-time collaboration, this one-night-only outdoor event invites audiences into a moment of creative alchemy—where dance and music meet in spontaneous, unscripted exchange.
At its core, Love is an Action is a living, breathing improvisation. Two artistic languages—live music and contemporary dance—unfold in direct conversation, shaped only by a shared sense of structure, intuition, and presence. Audience members are invited not just to observe, but to witness: to be fully present for something rare and unrehearsed.
This year’s performance features live music by acclaimed Beacon-based artists Jeremy Wilms and Penelope Wendtlandt. Jeremy’s genre-blending, improvisation-driven style draws from jazz fusion, soul, and experimental soundscapes. His past collaborations span from Beyoncé and Bebel Gilberto to jazz legend Chico Hamilton and avant-garde icon Taylor Mac. Penelope brings a rich, emotionally nuanced vocal presence to the stage, with a body of work that includes her solo album Inside Armour, commissions for concert dance companies such as Dorrance Dance, as well as drawing from her own performance experience as part of the cast of Stomp on Broadway.
They will be in live collaboration with Skyla Schreter Dance, a NYC- and Hudson Valley–based company led by Skyla Schreter, a former dancer with the world-renowned San Francisco Ballet. Now a distinguished choreographic voice in New York, Schreter creates bold, emotionally resonant work that blends ballet, improvisation, and interdisciplinary forms. Her company features a rotating cast of world-class dancers with backgrounds at New York City Ballet, Alvin Ailey, Trisha Brown Dance Company, Twyla Tharp Dance, and beyond.
Presented in the open air at The Yard, with Beacon’s vibrant creative energy as a backdrop, Love is an Action 3.0 offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the spontaneous magic of interdisciplinary performance.
*Please explore the various ticket/donation options below*
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Photos by Darya Golubina, from “Love is an Action 2.0” performed by Skyla Schreter Dance with musicians Uyanga Bold and Joshua Geisler at Beacon Open Studios 2024 at The Yard, Beacon NY
Love is an Action 3.0 is part of Skyla Schreter’s ongoing mission to bring transformative, professional dance experiences to her home community in Beacon. Her work creates space for connection, creativity, and shared presence—offering audiences something both intimate and deeply human.
At a time when arts funding is being cut across the country, projects like this depend on the direct support of community members who believe in the power of live performance. Your donation helps sustain independent artists, supports equitable access to the arts, and keeps this kind of meaningful, collaborative work alive.
Choose the level that resonates with you—and be part of making it possible.
Includes exclusive access to a behind-the-scenes NYC rehearsal + VIP performance seating
Get an intimate glimpse into the creative process behind Love is an Action 3.0. Supporters are invited to an exclusive in-studio rehearsal in Downtown Manhattan with Skyla Schreter and the dancers of Skyla Schreter Dance. Watch as choreography and improvisational structures are workshopped in real time ahead of the Beacon performance.
Open Rehearsal Date:
Tentatively scheduled: Monday June 16, 1pm-2pm (Manhattan)
Exact location provided upon donation. This day/time is tentatively scheduled and subject to change.
Guaranteed front-row VIP seating at the June 27th performance in Beacon
Extremely limited spots — reserve early
Includes a ticket to the June 27th performance + a mind-body movement workshop in Beacon
These guided movement workshops are open to all—whether you're brand new to movement, returning to it, or a longtime dancer looking to explore in a fresh, non-performative way. Led by choreographer Skyla Schreter, the workshops offer a gently structured space for embodied exploration, joyful self-expression, and grounding presence.
Participants are encouraged to move at their own pace, tune into their bodies, and engage with others in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment. No steps to learn, no choreography to memorize—just an invitation to drop in, move, and connect.
Session Dates:
• Thursday, May 22, 6:30pm-7:30pm
• Sunday, June 1, 3pm-4pm
• Saturday, June 21, 2pm-3pm
All workshops will be held at 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon NY (indoor with option to move outside, weather permitting).
Each SUPPORTER donation includes one performance ticket to Love is an Action 3.0 on June 27th
Join any single movement session for $40, or all three for $75
The space for these workshops is generously donated by The Yard. 12 Hanna Lane is the location of Beacon’s Backyard, a volunteer-led initiative that serves weekly free meals to community members in need Tuesday-Thursday.
Performance-Only Ticket to Love is an Action 3.0
Join us on Friday, June 27th at sunset for the full interdisciplinary performance at The Yard. This ticket includes general admission access to Love is an Action 3.0.
Tickets will also be available through the Beacon Open Studios website
Any remaining tickets will be available at the door for $25