Join BFA alumna and guest lecturer Sydney Samson on Thursday, November 5, 2026 for a brown bag info session and guest lecture as a part of the Dance Documentation course.
- 12-12:45pm Brown Bag Info Session on Jacob’s Pillow Video Intern Program in Dance Office Living Room (drop in)
- 3-5pm Artist Talk and Guest Lecture (Dance 5611) in Dance Media Lab (343) (registration required)
Sydney Samson (she/her) is a dance and film artist based in the Washington, D.C. area whose work lives at the intersection of movement, documentation, and storytelling. She received her BFA in Dance from The Ohio State University in 2020 and continues to perform with Compañía Medusa, a contemporary dance company based in Washington, D.C., and Argentina, as well as teaches contemporary movement practices throughout the DMV area.
Sydney is passionate about capturing the ephemeral nature of live performance and exploring how documentation can create meaningful connections between artists and audiences. Her professional experience includes being the Video Director and Project Lead for Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, a Producer, Project Manager, Videographer, and Editor for New York City–based production company, Nel Shelby Productions, and Multimedia Specialist for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Sydney is deeply inspired by the people, places, and artistic communities that have shaped her path. She is committed to sharing the art of dance documentation with others and believes in the power of film to preserve the spirit of performance, honor the artistry behind it, and carry the work forward.
Email clark-stilianos.2@osu.edu with any questions.
