August 5-9, 2026, Screening of Story Time, Taunus Film Festival 2026 at Rushmoor Park, Oberursel, Germany 61440 Oberursel (Taunus), Germany
An international film festival that has become a firmly established tradition of storytelling and attracts local, national, and international filmmakers.
September 19-20, 2026, Dance City Festival Dance City Festival (DCF) celebrates dance in its various forms and disciplines.
I was born in Detroit and I’m excited to return. In 2005 my company performed at MoCAD (Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit) This time we’ll be at the Detroit Institute of Arts participating in Dance City Festival. Life Traveler is an interactive piece usually performed on bridges. This time we’ll be on the steps of the
Since 2018, Life Traveler has traveled to Tokyo, Munich, London, Düsseldorf, Minneapolis, Amsterdam, NYC, Philadelphia, Portland Oregon, Berlin, Munich, and Frankfurt. I’ll be performing solo this time on the steps of the Detroit Institute of Art. Life Traveler’s theatricality lies in its simplicity. The dancers, with interactive conversation, both physically and verbally, “wake up” the present moment. Those passing by become a part of an enhanced moving experience.
Story Time is a stand alone 5 minute film made in collaboration with Nate Reininga, camera and editing. Stories through time try to make sense of the harshness of reality where good and evil, bullies and helpers live.
Performance: Life Traveler
Saturday, September 19th 1:30-3 on the steps of the Detroit Institute of Art
Screening of Story Time Dance City Festival, Detroit’s Dance On Screen
Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202
October 3, 2026, Performance at Arts on Site, 12 S. St. Marks, New York, NY, 10003
A choreographic showcase featuring longterm students of ballet master Janet Panetta.
Caleb Patterson and Andi Farley Shimota in Palimpsest at Judson Church Photo: Rachel Keene
March 3rd – March 16th, 2027, The Church in Sag Harbor
Residency and performance
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Jody Oberfelder Projects is back home in NYC! We are taking some time to process the incredible experience of participating in Dance München Festival! We are also expanding concepts for immersive walking performances, towards a new and adventurous work to be premiered in Spring 2024. Stay tuned…there are many new ideas brewing!
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