Kate Mehan co-founded SYREN Modern Dance in 2002 alongside Lynn Peterson. The two young women begin teaching, rehearsing, creating and producing concerts in New York immediately after graduation from SUNY Purchase in 2002. SYREN has since produced five New York Seasons, performed throughout New York, New Jersey and CT as well as at Jacob’s Pillow (Inside/Out Series). Ms. Mehan and Ms. Peterson have also served as guest faculty at Anderson University, Yale University, Performing Arts Center of Connecticut, and The Nutmeg Conservatory of the Arts, among others.

Kate received her early dance training at the Nutmeg Ballet in Connecticut, and also attended summer programs throughout the country including The Kirov Academy in Washington DC. At about the same time that she started shopping at thrift stores and dying stripes in her hair, she was introduced to the the wild and wonderful world of modern dance. Her first modern teacher, Brian Simerson, unlocked the door (via the Erick Hawkins technique) to this fascinating new world and she wiggled right through. After sneaking into empty dance studios every evening at Nutmeg and making up dances to Ani Difranco songs, Kate realized she wanted to choreograph.

SYREN’s mission is to produce high caliber, accessible work to spark a continued interest of the public in modern dance. The directors believe all who choose to witness it can understand modern dance. SYREN dares to create compellingly, commits to teaching thoughtfully, perseveres to perform dynamically, and unites to generously share dance with the next generation.

Kate currently lives in New York with the love of her life and a curious four year old who is constantly showing her new moves.

Visit syrendance.org to find out what’s new with the company.

Kate is thrilled to be part of The Winger community. She truly looks forward to the continued dialogue between all of us that is essential in keeping the art of dance fresh and alive in all its forms.

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