Keith Hennessy, MFA, PhD, is a frolicker, imperfectionist, and artist working in the fields of dance, performance, activism, teaching, affordable housing, queer sexuality, and equity. Raised on Atikameksheng Anishnawbek lands in Canada, living in Ramaytush Ohlone lands (San Francisco) since 1982, Keith tours internationally. Hennessy’s work is interdisciplinary and experimental, motivated by anti-racist and queer-feminist movements. He engages practices of improvisation, ritual, collaboration, play, and protest to respond to political crises and intense feelings. Hennessy directs Circo Zero, co-founded the dance/culture spaces 848 and CounterPulse, and was a member of Sara Mann’s Contraband, 1985–1994. Awards include Guggenheim, USArtist, NY Bessie, and Bay Area Izzies. With a focus on the politics of relationships, Keith has negotiated shared power and creativity with some truly amazing artists including Ishmael Houston-Jones, Sarah Crowell, Peiling Kao, Peaches, Snowflake Towers, Jassem Hindi, Annie Danger, Meg Stuart, and Gerald Casel.
15.04.2023
