J Travis Cooper (They/Them) is a queer black theatre artist currently based in Norfolk, VA. They are a multifaceted artist focusing on storytelling through movement and emotional connection. They have previously worked as the Fight Choreographer, Intimacy Director, and Movement Director for various plays and musicals at James Madison University, and has staged works in the round, outdoors, and for site specific spaces. Coming from a family of performing artists and teachers, J Travis has a lifelong love for the arts and completed the B.A. Musical Theatre Program at James Madison University as an Honors Scholar. As they continue to collaborate with other artists, they put their best foot forward and use their keen eye and refined aesthetic to impact audiences.
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J Travis had the pleasure of being the creative observer for Only Gold directed by Andy Blankenbuehler. This opportunity was given by the Black Theatre Coalition and they were entranced by the professional dance and the storytelling through movement.
J Travis Cooper recently began the Intimacy Professional Accelerator Program with Intimacy Directors and Coordinators, Inc. Their dedication to consent-forward and trauma-informed work is ongoing, and they are excited to dive deeper into the work of intimacy.
"They bring a calming but commanding and collaborative presence into the rehearsal room. They are an absolute delight..."
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In the summer of 2019, J Travis travelled to Lasqueti Island, BC, CA to study contact improvisation with renowned teacher Mark Young. During a month of workshops and classes, they learned a breadth of improvisational vocabulary and had the chance to dance with choreographer Benno Voorham and various other contact dancers.