The Pendulum Project is a New Jersey based dance company produced by Infinite Motion Performing Arts Academy. We are committed to celebrating artistry and individuality, while upholding a level of professionalism and respect. With a strong focus on technique, movement quality, and story-telling, our dancers are invited to explore the depths of their expression in a safe and supportive environment.

We are seeking working professionals looking for an additional space to train and perform, as well as advanced pre-professional dancers at or above the college level. We aim to bridge the gap between higher education and industry training for artists who are looking to hone their craft. Our goal is to create a space for dancers to refine their technique and branch out to become stronger, well-rounded, and confident performers.

The company season runs from mid-October to early June, including weekly training in a wide range of styles including tap, jazz, contemporary, musical theater, and hip hop. Company members train, on average, 5-6 hrs per week under the direction of Alicia Gavzy and Clauds H. Stein. In addition to the project directors, the professional faculty at Infinite Motion and guest choreographers are brought in on a rotational basis to set work and train the company.

We aspire to bring works to events both self-produced as well as outside festivals and showcases. While our core values are aligned with the traditions and professionalism of the performing arts, we strive towards uniqueness and boldness to set us apart in the industry. Fostering a growing community of like-minded individuals is our top priority, and making meaningful art is at the core of who we are.

Alicia (she/her) is a passionate performer, choreographer, teacher, and coach from New Jersey, is excited to return to Infinite Motion. A recent Magna Cum Laude graduate of Hofstra University, she earned a BA in Dance with double minors in Exercise Science and Pre-Athletic Training. Her extensive training covers a diverse range of styles, including modern, contemporary, jazz, tap, ballet, and hip hop, with a special focus on contemporary fusion. Her movement has grown to also encompass dance in heels.

Working in New York City, Alicia has had the opportunity to train with Koin & Co as Pro-Apprentice under the direction of Ali Koinoglou, whom she also assisted in choreography and open classes. Her most recent performances include the Choreographer’s Carnival (Camryn Brother, Ali Koinoglou), BDC Student Showcase (Alex Mitchell, etc.), and the Young Choreographer’s Festival where she also had the privilege of showcasing her choreography. She collaborates as a member of Unbound Dance Collective, where she remains dedicated to both her movement and creativity.

During her time at Hofstra, Alicia worked with notable choreographers such as Jesse Obremski, Larry Keigwin, Kizuna Dance (under Cameron McKinney), Amanda Selwyn, and Yoshito Sakuraba. While being deeply involved in the dance department, Alicia also had the opportunity to create and perform in several student repertory and large-scale works, including choreographing a Halftime Performance for the Long Island Nets.

In addition to her dance credentials, Alicia is a certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN) and plans to pursue her Strength and Conditioning certification (CSCS) this fall. She is committed to expanding her skills across the dance community, with interests in music and video editing, as well as administrative work. Alicia's goal as a dance educator is to ensure her dancers are training in a healthy, safe, and challenging way while promoting individual artistry with a strong focus on technique.

Clauds (they/them) is a New Jersey born and bred dancer, teacher, choreographer. They danced competitively growing up and studied at the Academy of Visual and Performing Arts in Hackensack, NJ. They received their BFA in Acting with a minor in Musical Theatre and Dance from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2017. Since then, they have worked with the North Carolina Theatre for Young Audiences, the Megan Doyle Dance Company, 92Y Musical Theatre, Passaic Prep Players, and have originated roles and choreography throughout the tri-state area. They were featured on Making the Impact: A Dance Competition Podcast’s episode on Mental Health for Competitive Dancers as well as Dance Ed Tips’ “DETalk” on having a mindset that is open to accepting feedback.

As an educator, Clauds has talent and experience working with students of all ages and skills, in a wide variety of disciplines and settings. Their work has been presented at Dance New Jersey’s Show Up and Dance Festival, as well as Dixon Place and Peridance in New York City. Clauds is certified by the Youth Advocates Protection in Dance (YPAD) and continues their education in various Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) courses.

Currently, Clauds is on the professional faculty at Infinite Motion Performing Arts Academy in Mahwah, NJ, as the Theatre Company director. They are also a certified yoga and barre3 instructor. Additionally, they launched Pendulum Project in 2023 and have successfully choreographed and co-produced shows for the past two seasons. They are excited to see how the company will continue to grow and evolve this year!