Robert M. Hayden

(American, 07/06/1971)
Robert began his studies in movement and theatre at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque in 1991.
Between 1995 and 1996 he was invited to work with the Mexican company UTOPIA Danza-Teatro (art. dir. Marco Silva and former Ultima Vez dancer Vivian Cruz). Robert continued his training throughout these and the following years with a multitude of divergent disciplines, workshops and forms (yoga, aidkido, contact improvisation, capoeira, crisis negotiation, massage therapy...). Work with various companies and independent choreographers include Bill Evans (Albuquerque,) Keshet Dance Company (Albuquerque), Zack Fuller and Co. (New York), Trajal Harrell (New York) and Q-staff under the artistic leadership of Richard Van Schouwen (Albuquerque). Prior creations with Ultima Vez include 'Blush' (2002) and 'Sonic Boom' (2003).