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Education & Training
Master of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Arts • Goddard College. Port Townsend, WA. 2016-2019. Concentration: Somatics, Movement Ontology, Phenomenology, Heuristic Research and Creation. Thesis: Unchoreographed: Methodologies for Improvisational Survival Bachelor of Fine Arts in History, Honors: University Honors Scholar • Montana State University – Billings. Billings, MT. 2000-2005. Concentration: Environmental History, Political History, Montana History. Minor: Political Science. Thesis: Subduing the Wild and Controlling the Fear, A Colonial Approach: Humans and the Environment Continued Education Yin Yoga Certification My Vinyasa Practice | Michelle Young. Austin, TX. 2024 Level 1 Certification Bodymind Psychotherapy - Embodiment Coaching Bodymind Psychotherapy | Susan Aposhyan. Boulder, CO. 2023 ICF Level 1 Certification • Creative Mindset Life Coach Certified Life Coach Institute. Colorado Springs, CO. 2022 Introductory Theory and Practices • Tantra Yoga Realized, Study of Tantric Philosophy and Practice Methodologies. Denver, CO. 2020 Instructor Level 2 Certification • Yoga Nidra Kindness Yoga. Denver, CO. 2020 Instructor Level 1 Certification • Yoga Nidra Lotus Foundation. Helena, MT. 2019 Professional Training • Basic Principles of Somatic Experiencing Longmont, Colorado. 2019 Instructor Level 1 Certification • GYROTONIC® Kinetic Body. Missoula, MT. 2018 Instructor Certification • The Craft of Choreography Cornish College of the Arts. Seattle, WA. 2016 Instructor Certification • Teaching the Fundamentals of Dance Cornish College of the Arts. Seattle, WA. 2014 Advanced Educator and Certified Instructor Trainer • Ultra Barre® Contracted Locations. Billings, MT. 2013-2015 Instructor Certification Training: Mat, Springboard, and Exo Chair • Pilates. Pure Pilates. Billings, MT. 2012-2014 Teaching Artist Adjunct Faculty • Stage Makeup Rocky Mountain College. Billings, MT. 2016-2021 Adjunct Faculty • Movement for Theater Rocky Mountain College. Billings, MT. 2016-2021 Guest Faculty • Transmissions from Memory Series + The Practice of Performing Presence Carroll College. Helena, MT. 2019 Guest Faculty • Carving Space, the stories we tell beyond speaking Carroll College. Helena, MT. 2018 Guest Faculty Instructor • Movement for Theater Billings Studio Theatre. Billings, MT. 2018 Guest Faculty Instructor • Movement for Theater NOVA Center for the Performing Arts. Billings, MT. 2015, 2016 Guest Faculty Instructor • Ultra Barre® Montana Dance Arts Association. Helena and Missoula, MT. 2014, 2016 Lead Faculty Instructor • Curriculum Training for Company Dancers Elevation Dance Company. Billings, MT. 2013-2016 Lead Faculty Instructor • Curriculum Training for Company Dancers Billings Dance Academy. Billings, MT. 2010-2016 Faculty Instructor • Ballet III, IV, V School of Classical Ballet. Billings, MT. 2010-2016 Conservatory and Foundational Training Carroll College, Artisan Dance Company Summer Conservatory Training and Company Apprentice. Helena, MT. 1997-2000 University of Utah, Ballet West Conservatory Summer Conservatory Training. Salt Lake City, UT. 1996.* Whitman College, Summer Dance Lab Summer Conservatory Training. Walla Walla, WA. 1994.* Montana Ballet Company, New York Connection Summer Conservatory Training. Bozeman, MT. 1991, 1992, 1995 Creative Arts Center, Montana Dance Arts Association Summer Conservatory Training. Helena, MT. 1991 School of Classical Ballet • Curriculum Training. Billings, MT. 1988-1999 *full scholarship from Montana Dance Arts Association |
Krista Leigh Pasini (she/her) is an interdisciplinary performance artist, trauma informed somatic guide, art doula, critical thinker, and creative-events/new genre public art facilitator. Through her audio/sound work, poetry/spoken word, dance/movement, and improvisational Fluxus-inspired events, Krista explores ethical engagement, leadership, and social dynamics; trauma resilience and the recovery of joy. Her work includes somatic and movement inquiry; contemplative performance-based engagement in relation to place, public and community; and social actions grounded in healing and wellness.
Work
Co-Owner, Guide, Coach Rain Soul Studio, Billings, MT 2021-present Part Time/Adjunct Faculty Rocky Mountain College, Billings, MT 2016-2021 Co-Founder/ Lead Facilitator HaltForce Art Collective, Billings, MT 2016-2021 Owner/ Independent Contractor Etoile Dance & Body, Billings, MT 2009-2016 Affiliations Grant Writer • Movement Liberation. San Francisco, CA. 2020-2021 Co-Founder, Lead Facilitator • HaltForce Art Collective. Billings, MT. 2016-2021 Committee Member and Contributing Artist • Arc, a Montana Dance Collective. Billings, MT. 2019 Founding Member, Contributing Choreographer • Terpsichore Dance Company. Billings, MT. 2010-2016 Management • Hospitality Business Management • Bistro Enzo, Billings, MT. 2010-2012 + 2017 Project Management, Content Writer • Zee Creative. Billings MT. 2010-2012 Business Management • Q Cuisine, Billings, MT. 2008-2009 Business Management • The Carlin Martini Bar. Billings, MT. 2008-2009 Property Management • Corning Companies, The Highlands Apartments. Billings, MT. 2007-2009 Business Management • Bistro Enzo, Billings, MT. 2005-2007 Lead Server • Q Cuisine, Billings, MT. 1999-2005 
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Work
Artisan Dance: Three seasons. Napoli, Storm Seeker, Black Pirate, Les Sylphide. Carroll College. Helena, MT. 1997-2000
Artisan Dance: Tour Season. Sleeping Beauty, Out of Ashes. Helena, Missoula, Butte, MT. 1999
Terpsichore Dance Company: Five seasons. Member, choreographer. Babcock Theater & Petro Theater. Billings, MT. 2010-2016
Rimrock Opera Company: Choreographer. Merry Widow, Aida, Amahl, La Traviata, Turnadot. Alberta Bair Theater. Billings, MT. 2010-2015
Independent Production: Guest Artist. A Piece Collaboration, Sweatshop Dance Studio, Denver, CO. 2013
Venture Theater Company, Fringe Festival: Guest Artist. I Conjure a Stubborn Faith. Andy’s Storefront. Billings, MT. 2014
HaltForce Art Collective: Producer. The Tug of War, Where Conflict Resides. Billings Open Studio. Billings, MT. 2014
Sacrifice Cliff Theatre: Guest Artist. Welcome to Montana. Montana State University – Billings. Billings, MT. 2015
Independent Production: Choreographer. Dancing on the Edge. Zeitklang. Babcock Theater. Billings, MT. 2013, 201
Independent Production: Choreographer. Dancing on the Edge. Zeitklang. Lone Tree Arts Center. Denver, CO. 2015
Billings Symphony: Choreographer, Director. Peter and the Wolf. Alberta Bair Theater. Billings, MT. 2016
Billings Symphony: Choreographer. Symphonie Fantastique. Alberta Bair Theater. Billings, MT. 2015
NOVA Center for the Performing Arts: Choreographer. A Little Night Music. NOVA Center for the Performing Arts. Billings, MT. 2015
Pulitzer Out Loud: Guest Artist. Strong is Your Hold. 2905 Event Center. Billings, MT. 2016
Sacrifice Cliff Theatre: Director, Choreographer. All Together Now. 2905 Event Center. Billings, MT. 2016
HaltForce Art Collective: Producer, Choreographer. In the Ever Now. 2905 Event Center. Billings, MT. 2016
HaltForce Art Collective: Producer, Choreographer. Last Best Place, Conversations with Montana. Site-Specific. MT. 2017
Alberta Bair Theater: Dramaturg, Choreographer. Breaking Classical, a Deconstruction of Ballet. Billings Public Library. Billings, MT. 2017
HaltForce Art Collective: Producer, Director. All Together Now. Residency Tour. Carroll College Flex Theater. Helena, MT. 2017
HaltForce Art Collective: Producer, Facilitator. Perform[ing]ance. 2905 Event Center. Billings MT. 2018
El’s Clay: Guest Artist. Restrictions Apply [void where prohibited], Soul Show Just Us. Billings Depot Event Center. Billings, MT. 2018
Dreyfest Poetry Slam: Guest Artist. Restrictions Apply [void where prohibited]. Craft Local. Billings, MT. 2018
HaltForce Art Collective: Producer. Bhava, and Evening of Odissi Dance, Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT. 2018
Arc, a Montana Dance Collective: Producer, Director, Choreographer. What Stories Tell Stories. MVMT Montana. Billings, MT. 2019
HaltForce Art Collective: Producer. Chasing Light Among the Aspens. Fort Worden State Park. Port Townsend, WA. 2019
Billings Symphony: Dramaturg, Choreographer. Rite of Spring, Tribute to Ballet Russes. Lincoln Center. Billings, MT. 2019
HaltForce Art Collective: Producer. Kinetoscope International Screendance Film Festival. Art House Cinema. Billings, MT. 2020
HaltForce Art Collective: Producer. Gold Thread Archives: Panel Discussion MT Dance Makers. Art House Cinema. Billings, MT. 20
HaltForce Art Collective: Producer, Dramaturg, Choreographer. No Such Thing. Multimedia, Virtual. Billings MT. 2020
Hobart & Smith Colleges, Bill Evans Somatic Dance Conference & Performance Festival: Presenter/Facilitator. Re-(w)Rite. Geneva, NY. 2022
Fort Worden State Park, Bill Evans Somatic Dance Conference & Performance Festival: Presenter/Facilitator. Field Testing. Port Townsend, WA. 2023
Artisan Dance: Three seasons. Napoli, Storm Seeker, Black Pirate, Les Sylphide. Carroll College. Helena, MT. 1997-2000
Artisan Dance: Tour Season. Sleeping Beauty, Out of Ashes. Helena, Missoula, Butte, MT. 1999
Terpsichore Dance Company: Five seasons. Member, choreographer. Babcock Theater & Petro Theater. Billings, MT. 2010-2016
Rimrock Opera Company: Choreographer. Merry Widow, Aida, Amahl, La Traviata, Turnadot. Alberta Bair Theater. Billings, MT. 2010-2015
Independent Production: Guest Artist. A Piece Collaboration, Sweatshop Dance Studio, Denver, CO. 2013
Venture Theater Company, Fringe Festival: Guest Artist. I Conjure a Stubborn Faith. Andy’s Storefront. Billings, MT. 2014
HaltForce Art Collective: Producer. The Tug of War, Where Conflict Resides. Billings Open Studio. Billings, MT. 2014
Sacrifice Cliff Theatre: Guest Artist. Welcome to Montana. Montana State University – Billings. Billings, MT. 2015
Independent Production: Choreographer. Dancing on the Edge. Zeitklang. Babcock Theater. Billings, MT. 2013, 201
Independent Production: Choreographer. Dancing on the Edge. Zeitklang. Lone Tree Arts Center. Denver, CO. 2015
Billings Symphony: Choreographer, Director. Peter and the Wolf. Alberta Bair Theater. Billings, MT. 2016
Billings Symphony: Choreographer. Symphonie Fantastique. Alberta Bair Theater. Billings, MT. 2015
NOVA Center for the Performing Arts: Choreographer. A Little Night Music. NOVA Center for the Performing Arts. Billings, MT. 2015
Pulitzer Out Loud: Guest Artist. Strong is Your Hold. 2905 Event Center. Billings, MT. 2016
Sacrifice Cliff Theatre: Director, Choreographer. All Together Now. 2905 Event Center. Billings, MT. 2016
HaltForce Art Collective: Producer, Choreographer. In the Ever Now. 2905 Event Center. Billings, MT. 2016
HaltForce Art Collective: Producer, Choreographer. Last Best Place, Conversations with Montana. Site-Specific. MT. 2017
Alberta Bair Theater: Dramaturg, Choreographer. Breaking Classical, a Deconstruction of Ballet. Billings Public Library. Billings, MT. 2017
HaltForce Art Collective: Producer, Director. All Together Now. Residency Tour. Carroll College Flex Theater. Helena, MT. 2017
HaltForce Art Collective: Producer, Facilitator. Perform[ing]ance. 2905 Event Center. Billings MT. 2018
El’s Clay: Guest Artist. Restrictions Apply [void where prohibited], Soul Show Just Us. Billings Depot Event Center. Billings, MT. 2018
Dreyfest Poetry Slam: Guest Artist. Restrictions Apply [void where prohibited]. Craft Local. Billings, MT. 2018
HaltForce Art Collective: Producer. Bhava, and Evening of Odissi Dance, Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT. 2018
Arc, a Montana Dance Collective: Producer, Director, Choreographer. What Stories Tell Stories. MVMT Montana. Billings, MT. 2019
HaltForce Art Collective: Producer. Chasing Light Among the Aspens. Fort Worden State Park. Port Townsend, WA. 2019
Billings Symphony: Dramaturg, Choreographer. Rite of Spring, Tribute to Ballet Russes. Lincoln Center. Billings, MT. 2019
HaltForce Art Collective: Producer. Kinetoscope International Screendance Film Festival. Art House Cinema. Billings, MT. 2020
HaltForce Art Collective: Producer. Gold Thread Archives: Panel Discussion MT Dance Makers. Art House Cinema. Billings, MT. 20
HaltForce Art Collective: Producer, Dramaturg, Choreographer. No Such Thing. Multimedia, Virtual. Billings MT. 2020
Hobart & Smith Colleges, Bill Evans Somatic Dance Conference & Performance Festival: Presenter/Facilitator. Re-(w)Rite. Geneva, NY. 2022
Fort Worden State Park, Bill Evans Somatic Dance Conference & Performance Festival: Presenter/Facilitator. Field Testing. Port Townsend, WA. 2023
PC: Allison Kazmierski, Font & Figure