Our Mission

is dedicated to promoting inclusivity and creativity for all through the creation of dance/theatre and music creation.

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience and participate in the arts, regardless of their background or abilities.

We strive to create an environment where all artists are valued and compensated fairly for their contributions.

By fostering a community of diverse artists and audiences, we aim to inspire conversations, bridge divides, promote positive growth in mental health, and social change.

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How We Do This:

-we bring the opportunity to the people. Our workshops travel to location that participants are at. This creates accessibility and reduces the need to travel.

- we incorporate the community with volunteer and partnership opportunities so we can artists, as tickets sales alone do not nearly cover the cost it takes to fuel free outreach and performances.

-We do this through the work we create with a diverse group of artists and innovators from all walk of life.

What People Say

“Clearly LuneAseas (6Degrees) has creativity in spades in addition to a wide-ranging toolbox of skills and knowledge from which to pull.

— Deanne Gertner, Presenting Denver

 

Our Story

For over a decade, LuneAseas has been as a grassroot non-profit team, nurturing and incubating performances that captivate our communities along the Colorado front range. At LuneAseas, we pride ourselves on being a bridge that seamlessly merges the worlds of music and movement, delivering affordable and thought-provoking experiences that leave lasting impressions.

LuneAseas is a multifaceted collaboration that seamlessly blends various art forms, including music, dance, theater, fashion, and visual art, into a cohesive and immersive production. Drawing inspiration from obscure pockets of history and a mix of contemporary and classic literary sources, our productions transport audiences to unique and unforgettable experiences.

At LuneAseas, we offer movement workshops that ignite inspiration, foster social skills, stimulate creative thinking, and empower participants to explore their bodies in new and exciting ways. Our workshops provide a safe and supportive space for individuals to unlock their full movement potential, whether they're beginners or seasoned performers.

We have a team of exceptionally talented artists who are experts in their respective fields. We take great pride in having a diverse team that comes from a variety of religious, racial, gender, and socio-economic backgrounds. This diversity fosters a dynamic and inclusive creative environment, where we can draw inspiration from different perspectives and experiences to create truly innovative and compelling performances.


 

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Leadership

Leah Casper-

Executive Artistic Director

Founder and visionary director of LuneAseas. Leah has spent a lifetime as a dancer, choreographer, musician, and songwriter. She had the privilege of deeply studying, movement philosophy with Pilobolus and Vagnaova technique with Ixchel Levendosky. She had led the company into 10 successful seasons. Collaboratively producing, writing, directing, and performing evening-length works Gods and Monster, War of the Worlds, and Le Voyage Dans La Lune. Casper has brought LuneAseas from a grassroots movement to a grant-winning non-profit, creating outdoor immersive experiences, a movement out reach curriculum, an independent film festival, and a directors initiative program. Her hope is that the importance of the role of the performing arts is recognized in each community LuneAseas touches.

Chris Meis

Rehearsal Director

Has had the honor of having worked with Ascential Dance Theatre Colorado (ADTC), Meredith Black, Gaspard Lois from Pilobolus and many other choreographers. He has studied Cunningham technique, studied under Jesse Zerit and many other dance/movement improv techniques in 2007, 2009, and 2010 at American Dance Festival (ADF) . He joined LuneAseas in 2016.

Kelsey Kiernan

Production Manager

Kelsey has been a member of LuneAseas since 2017. She holds a BFA in Dance with an emphasis on social change from Metropolitan State University. She has performed with: Up with People, World Campus International, and Red Rocks Community College. She has taught dance at Parkhill Dance Academy and as preschool program director of Ascential Language and Arts School (ALAS) Ometep'e, Nicaragua. Kelsey has served as stage manager at Magic Moments Children Theatre and many productions in Denver, CO. She leads healing movement workshops for identifying females with her project S.O.U.L.S.

Steven Dewey-

Outreach and Theatrical Director

Dewey has been LuneAseas’ main collaborator and assistant theatrical director on all things music, experimental theatre, and visual art since the beginning in 2013. A graduate of MICA. Steve has performed with Aminibigcircus out of Baltimore for 10 years.

Larea Edwards

Project Director

Larea, born and raised in Denver, Colorado, is a multi-talented artist. Her passion for music and performance led her to become an accomplished violinist, and she has toured nationally, sharing the stage with renowned companies such as Wonderbound, and the Flobots. She has performed at prestigious venues such as Red Rocks and the House of Blues.

 
 

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Posted by Ark Valley Voice Staff | Jul 6, 2022

“Each treasure hunt invites audiences into hidden and under-explored pockets of the Tabor, finding performance, art, and inspiration along the way. Attendees can expect to experience legendary tales from the past brought to life through shadow puppetry, modern dance, acting, moving visuals, and original scores.”

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KUnC.org | oct. 2021

LuneAseas performers use shadow and light to tell the spooky tales of Grim Mountain Legends.
— Erin O'Toole

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oct 23, 2023 Colorado Public Radio- Colorado Matters

‘In The Pines’ Takes You On A Haunted Walk Through Colorado’s Unsolved Mysteries”

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oct 2020 The Appalachian Way podcast

A hike inspired performance experience…



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March, 7, 2017 First Dance Review- Presenting Denver

Clearly 6Degrees (LuneAseas) has creativity in spades in addition to a wide-ranging toolbox of skills and knowledge from which to pull
— Deanne Gertner

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August 25th, 2019 Second Dance Review Presenting Denver

A tribute to the creativity of the company, LuneAseas turned a space with no backstage into a theater in the round...At times disturbing, yet entirely entertaining”
— Jessica Riggs

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Become a LuneAtic

HOW YOUR PATRONAGE HELPS:

  • $310- 1 month of rental

  • $400- 1 month of rehearsal space

  • $200- Artist stipend for one event

  • $150- 1 movement workshop for a partnering non-profit

UPCOMING PROJECTS THAT YOU WILL BE APART OF

  • Creative Workshops

  • Community Silent Film Jam

  • An international film festival

  • A performance treasure hunt in February

  • 2 performance puzzles- a new way way to perform


How it Helps you

  • 1,000’s of patrons will see or how your name or product through the year.

  • Your brand and product will be photographed at our events by professional photographers at no cost to you.

  • 1000’s of eyes will see you support the grass roots performing arts.

  • over 20,000 will see your brand or product on our social media channels.

  • People will see that your company does good by artists and the community.

2022-2023 Sponsors

 

Our Impact

Creative sessions offered for all Ages and Abilites:

  • Movement Creation

  • Music Creation

  • Therapeutic Theatre

  • Beginner to Master Classes in:

    • Contemporary Ballet

    • Modern Dance

    • Ground to Air Connection

    • Vertical Dance

    • Hip-Hop

    • Flow Arts

    • Contact Improvisation & Weight Sharing

Movement and music creation is a powerful tool for bringing people together and fostering a sense of community. Our workshops and creative sessions provide an opportunity for individuals to connect with one another through a shared experience.

By bringing people of any age from different backgrounds and cultures together, movement and music creation can help break down barriers and promote understanding and empathy. In addition, our workshops and sessions provide a platform for individuals to express themselves creatively and connect with others on a deeper, more personal level. Through these connections, individuals can develop a sense of belonging and community, which can be beneficial for overall mental and emotional health.

Our creative outreach sessions play a valuable role in building stronger and more connected communities.

 

400+

Youth and Adults served

 

10+

Years Serving communities

 
 

15k+

People Impacted

Our Movement Backgrounds

Each creative session is facilitated and taught by professional movers and musicians

Ballet | Contemporary Dance | Physical Theater | Circus Arts | Partnering | Shadow Puppetry | Piano | Voice | Guitar | Jazz

Our signature creative movement workshop

is grounded with Jerzy Grotowski physical theatre technique and Pilobolus movement philosophy

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