Within the Canyon: Performing on Nature's Stage

Dr. Michelle Kesler is an Associate Professor of Cello at Brigham Young University renowned for her dynamic career as both a chamber musician and soloist, with performances spanning the United States, Europe, and New Zealand. Her recent scholarly work delves into the concept of eco-performance, emphasizing outdoor performances that root art with and in collaboration with nature.

Dr. Keely Song is an Associate Professor of Dance at Brigham Young University and a Certified Laban Movement Analyst. She is a Registered Somatic Movement Educator and Registered Somatic Dance Educator through ISMETA, a Personal Trainer with the American Council on Exercise, and a Yoga Alliance Instructor.

Grace Snow is a senior in BYU's school of music and studies cello performance. She loves film scores and is fascinated by the work that goes into them, including composition and recording. Grace will be attending Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts in the fall to receive her master's degree in cello performance.

Brinnli Wosnjuk is a dancer and artist based in Utah. She graduated with her BA in Dance from BYU in 2025. During her time at BYU she was involved in many interdisciplinary dance projects, including Within the Canyon. She was contracted by Wasatch Contemporary Dance Company as a guest artist earlier this year and is currently teaching as an adjunct professor at BYU.