cove barton (Ballez dancer) is a trans movement artist and filmmaker currently based in Brooklyn (Lenapehoking territory). His recent work includes dancing for choreographer Anna Maria Hakkinen in PERFORMA Biennial 2023, performing nationally with company ChrisMastersDance in 2023, work with Fern Katz & Co., and his continued work with Ballez Company since 2022. Barton’s choreographic and collaborative work has been shown at venues like Baryshnikov Arts Center, BAM Fisher, Gibney Center, Base: Experimental Arts + Space, Velocity Dance Center, Vashon Center for Dance, and Studio Current. His films have received recognition at Cords of Community 2022, Local Sightings 2021, Men In Dance Virtual Festival, Cornish Screendance Festival, and more.  He is currently working on a short documentary film collage, and a solo performance to accompany it.

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