Kristen Mangione
Interdisciplinary Artist |Choreographer | Teacher
about the work
Kristen Mangione (The Dance Alchemist's) work lives at the intersection of dance, healing, and transformation. Through immersive performances, screen dance, sacred movement experiences, and visionary courses, she guides others into deeper connection with their bodies, their stories, and their power. Choreography becomes a ritual act, teaching facilitates transmission, and the body becomes a portal for profound change. Whether on stage, in the studio, or through online journeys, this work invites you to remember who you are—to move and be moved from that truth.
Kristen Mangione
Kristen Mangione
Kristen Mangione, the Dance Alchemist, blends a rich background in dance, wellness, and metaphysical studies. A graduate of Smith College, the Laban Centre in London and a New Jersey Governor's Scholar in Dance, she has taught dance, meditation and Chinese Medicine for over 25 years. She has worked at arts institutions including the Juilliard School, American Ballet Theatre and Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival and worked with choreographers including Bill T. Jones, Nancy Zendora and Chris Ferris. She is the founder of ZenSpace Studios, in Hoboken, NJ. Certified in teaching multiple forms of dance as well a the healing arts, her teaching melds many disciplines with its multifaceted approach. Her choreography and collaborations span New York to London. She has been a featured presenter at venues, retreats and conferences including TedX Hoboken, the Juilliard Entrepreneurship Symposium and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (Emmys). She has presented annually at Conference for Global Transformation, showcasing her signature Dance Alchemy for the Soul to empower global thought leaders and change makers through creativity.
Signature Works
choreography
Kristen Mangione's choreography is known for its immersive, multi-sensory approach that draws audiences into a fully lived experience. Blending strong technique with emotional depth, her pieces explore themes of transformation and connection, often in collaboration with visual artists, opera creators, and visionary ambient composers.
Each work invites viewers to step beyond simply watching — to feel, reflect, and become part of a shared artistic journey that bridges movement, music, and visual storytelling.
Dance Alchemy for the Soul
teaching
Dance Alchemy for the Soul is Kristen Mangione's signature approach to movement as a pathway for deep personal transformation. Blending dance, mindfulness, and somatic practices, this work helps people release old patterns, reconnect with their bodies, and rediscover their authentic expression. Each session becomes a safe, guided space to explore emotion, cultivate freedom, and awaken joy. Rather than learning steps — it's about coming home to oneself through movement. It is offered in several formats as well as the basis for Kristen's choreography.
Dance Alchemy for the Soul is currently offered in the following formats:
- In person Masterclasses and Courses
- Online Masterclasses and Courses
- On Demand Courses
"I joined Dance Alchemy to explore why I felt blocked in physical expression. What I found was so much more: creative freedom, emotional healing, and a profound re-connection with joy. I now see that once the shift is made, anything is possible." - Margaret S.
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