About
India Hobbs
Born and raised in the city of Chicago, India Hobbs started her dance training at a local dance studio (Dance Gallery Chicago), where she participated in classes like ballet, jazz, and hip hop. In 2012, Hobbs continued her dance training at The Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center where she studied ballet, pointe, Horton, and contemporary under dance pioneer, Homer Bryant. Following her acceptance into The Chicago Academy for the Arts class of 2017; Hobbs decided to dedicate four years to extensive training and discovery. During India’s time at The Academy, she trained in ballet, pointe, and graham technique. Also performing in works set by Brian Brooks, Jonathan E. Alsberry, Stephanie Martinez, Randy Duncan, and Preston Miller. Following her completion of high school, Ms. Hobbs began her college career at The Boston Conservatory as a contemporary dance major. At the Conservatory, Hobbs studies included ballet, Límon technique, release technique, graham, and various composition classes taught by proverbial professors such as Kurt Douglas, Brian McGinnis, Tai Jimenez, and Danielle Davidson. While at The Conservatory, India has had the opportunity to perform works by Loni Landon, Catherine Coury, Martha Nichols, and a choreographic offering from Mark Morris. Ms. Hobbs has also attended summer programs at Alonzo King Lines Ballet, Kyle Abraham A.I.M, Dance Theatre of Harlem, and The Rock School Intensive. Dedicating her last semester to more research and growth, India is grateful to be a 2021 Conservatory graduate. Currently, India is based in Brooklyn, NY, continuing her journey as a creator and free lance artist.
“To be vulnerable is to be free. What is more freeing than moving the spirit and healing the heart.
What is more healing than loving your bones.
The elation of meeting someone with your body, to connect, to share in the most humanly way possible”
My motivation to dance comes from the movement itself. The ability to use my body as a mechanism to create and problem solve is completely rewarding. The exchange of energy when dancing in a shared space is what motivates me to travel the world; exploring new ways to approach movement that grants me access to knowledge that will add to my artistic creations. The physical connection that stimulates my body while dancing is what keeps me intrigued and constantly longing for the transfer of ideas between other movers and creators. For me, movement has become a guide to living; reminding me that there are endless outcomes when you are exploring space and time.