August 14, 2022 – D. Patton White

It’s about time! (and space, and energy…)

D. Patton White (he/him) has worked as a dancer and choreographer since 1982, for the stage, site-specific work, and dance for the camera.  As Artistic/Administrative Director of Beacon Dance since 1990, he has sought innovative ways to bring art to the public, including site works throughout DeKalb County parks and nature centers, the High Museum of Art, in the former Sears building in Atlanta, in Freedom Park, at the Atlanta Contemporary Arts Center, the B Complex in southwest Atlanta, the Emory University Campus, and on the Atlanta Beltline.  He currently teaches part time at Emory University.  He has been an artist in residence at UNLV, Rice University, and Emory University, and has conducted numerous community residencies and his work has been funded by the NEA, South Arts, GCA, Florida Council on Arts & Culture, among others.  He has been a member of Alternate ROOTS since 1997.

  • Facilitator – Cindy Lou Who
  • Musician – Craig Rafuse