Hello

My name is Meilyn Kennedy. I am a freelance artist based in Wiesbaden, Germany. I began my training in ballet (2010-2017) before expanding into broader movement studies during my time at the Arts Umbrella Dance Graduate Program (2017-2019). After this, I joined the Hessisches Staatsballet Wiesbaden (2019-2025) as a full company member. Here, I was able to perform pieces by and work with many wonderful artists while also expanding my interests, creating three works that were shown in dancer-led and curated evenings. I also had the pleasure of participating as a member of Move2Reach, a dancer-initiated non-profit outreach program. Within the last year, I transitioned into freelance work, performing at Nexus Dance Festival (2024), co-creating a collaborative participatory happening within the International Maifestspiele Wiesbaden (2025), and performing as a guest dancer. Alongside movement, my interests include photography, videography and interdisciplinary art.  

On a personal note, I am curious about art as a way of communication, collaboration, and community. My current research explores the intersectionality of art, politics, and systematic structures by dissecting, understanding, and critiquing social ideas and norms that affect everyday life, the art form, and therefore the product. In addition to my artistic practice, I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science and Arts in Psychology and Sociology, which meaningfully inform my work.