Embodied Origins is a short dance film that introduces my world of choreographic exploration through the story of where I come from. Through movement, I embody the elements as my guides, narrating an evolution that moves through past, future, and back to the present. In just five minutes, this film portrays the journey of integrating inner child and shadow to reawaken the superpowers that have always been within. This film was shot on land owned by my grandmother and great-grandmother. Creating on sacred grounds allowed me to channel my story from within, transmuting truths and traumas into triumphs, into purpose. Embodied Origins is the first volume of a deeply embodied journey—one I’m excited to continue unfolding through future choreographic explorations and short films. I’d love to hear what this film brings up for you. Share your thoughts below and subscribe to explore embodied art with me💓 Filmed & Co-Directed by @stonez_theorganic Scored by @fuzzmack610 in collaboration with Crux @tyspectives Directed, Performed, & Edited by Crux @tyspectives Spoken Word by Crux @tyspectives

I taught this cruxography during my Master Class with D2D at Temple University. Let me know how you like it! As always, thank you Ms. Jacksonnn. Featured dancers: D2D: Dare to Dance Instagram: @d2ddance Choreography: Crux Instagram, Twitter, Tik Tok: @tyspectives NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT NEEDED, THIS VIDEO IS JUST FOR ENTERTAINMENT I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC* NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED DISCLAIMER: Copyright Disclaimer--"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.”**

Being unapologetically expressive within my femininity & sensuality is a state that was alien to me. I always felt like a shell of myself, shrinking to appease the appetites & judgments of others. Finding my voice through music has encouraged me to release censorship of self. Swift is one of the first songs I wrote after years of suppressing expression. It was also the first music video that I directed, choreographed, & produced with my company, Forbidden Fruit, on July 31, 2021. Swift is an embodiment of sexuality’s pure nature, linking us from our inner children to our primal instincts & base desires. Swift is a reclamation of Play. Passion. & Pleasure... & it is my hope that this piece inspires others to find liberation deep within. Director: Crux (@tyspectives) Creative Director: Affia Producer: Bollywood Bid (@nabidd) Engineer: Fuzzmack (@fuzzmack610) Videographer: $tonez the Organic (@stonez_theorganic) Editors: Fazevzn + Crux (@fazevzn) VFX: Sam Sherfey + Crux (sam_sherfey) Choreographer: Crux Dancers: Aaminah, Sylvie, Ericka (@just.aaminah, @sylviedent, @sweet_e15) Director of Photography: JoLeaha Larke (@joleahalarke) Stylist: Crux Production: Forbidden Fruit (@4bidden4ruit)

Pretty in Pain is a short dance film highlighting the narrative between self & shadow. This piece explores the bittersweet taste of pleasure that comes with pain Pretty in Pain was created as a 1/1 collectible art piece in October 2021. It sold to a unique collector for a total of .4 $ETH, currently valued at $1500. Collect free Pretty in Pain digital art: https://zora.co/collect/base:0xabd999a4a2e911b7399ec7719b2d3858325cf15c/3 Dancer: Crux @tyspectives Sound Producer: Crux @tyspectives Videographer: Crux @tyspectives & Stonez @stonez_theorganic Editor: Crux @tyspectives

This dance short was created by Crux in 2021. It sold in a WHIM curation to a unique collector for .81 ETH, currently valued at $2800. The collector also received one free digital WHIM canvas with their bid. "And she returned again, to the surface of land. An unidentified being found washed along the shoreside. Healed by the waters' kiss on the hot red sand. Brewing moon magic beside the high tide." View the original collection: https://opensea.io/collection/whim-collection-volume-i Dancer: Crux @tyspectives Sound Producer: Crux @tyspectives Videographer: Stonez @stonez_theorganic Editor: Crux @tyspectives

Pigment and Pulse is an exploration of the body as a paintbrush. This piece seeks to express beyond the scope of language by connecting mind and body, creativity and emotions, through the mediums of dance and paint. The interdisciplinary process preserves movement's ephemerality on canvas with paint, telling a story from inside out. Pigment & Pulse was created as a collection of nine in September 2021. Three pieces were sold to different collectors around the world for a total of .6 $ETH, now valued at $2260. View full collection here: https://opensea.io/collection/pigmentandpulse Dancer: @tyspectives Sound Producer: @tyspectives Videographer: @tyspectives @stonez_theorganic Editor: @tyspectives

"DANCE" was filmed in 2019. This song was made by NORMHAR, who envisioned this concept and gave me the honor of taking part in it! I choreographed this piece when I was still in college at Temple University. It's amazing to look back on this gem and appreciate all the growth I've experienced since, with dance still being my ride or die through it all. Movement is part of our daily lives; it's everywhere. Give yourself permission to move, to dance, to be active - express your self. pain. joy. love. through dance. that is the message of this project. Subscribe to explore dance, wellness, & lifestyle with me! Cinematography: Taya Simmons @tayasimmons @getshotbyagirl Choreographer/Dancer: Crux @tyspectives Music by: NORMHAR

This is choreography I taught during my "Focus & Flow" workshop with D2D at Temple University. Let me know how you like it! Featured dancers: D2D: Dare to Dance Instagram: @d2ddance Cinematography: $tonez the Organic Instagram @stonez_theorganic Twitter @OrganicStonez Choreography & Editing: Crux Instagram & Twitter @tyspectives NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT NEEDED, THIS VIDEO IS JUST FOR ENTERTAINMENT I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC* *NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED* DISCLAIMER: Copyright Disclaimer--"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.”**