WELCOME TO

MEDIA.

"In My Shoes."

IN MY SHOES is a ZTHEORY original show that premiered in June 2022. The show takes the viewer on an intimate journey of self-discovery as the artists reflect on poignant moments of their lives & how they relate to themes of vulnerability, femininity, power, loss, love, & joy.

This show features a diverse group of artists from across the Seattle area in a wide variety of heels styles, as well as ZCO, ZTHEORY's heels performance company. 

Directed by Natalya Z, Carlie Anderson, & Julia Hart

Filmed by Matt Drake

Featuring performances by:

  • Android Allure
  • Purple Lemonade
  • Tracey Wong
  • Isaiah Rashad
  • Rabbit
  • Natalya Z & Umario
  • ZTHEORY Company dancers

 

 

IN MY SHOES is now available to RENT!

$7 / 48 hour access

  • Dive deep into our journey of self-discovery & Heels dance from wherever you are!
  • Support making dance training more accessible to all! All profits from this rental go directly towards funding our ZTHEORY Tuition Scholarship Program.
  • Download the Kajabi app and log-in to watch & cast from your phone.

ZTHEORY Company Season II

"THREAD"

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"THREAD"

This is the first video project of ZCO. season 2, features our new and returning ZCO. dancers. This project showcases how we can use heels to accentuate our shapes, create illusions and transform into other beings. This project dropped on Halloween, we hope you find it SPOOKY!

 

Directed, Choreographed, Styled, Edited by: Natalya Z
Video Production: @korrze 
Lighting Tech: Jeremy Williams
Production Assistant: @andvalan 
Photographers: Andrew Valantine, @tristan_nguyentran 
Styling Assistant: @natsamp1 
On-Set Assistants: @juliahart1 , @carliieanderson 
Music: @ethanbortnick | cut my fingers off

ZTHEORY Company Dancers:
Aliona Vakulchik | @_.aly._ , Amara Gordon | @amaragordonAmy Bodnar | @dancngurl02Caitlin Fix | @caitlin_jolly_fixCaitlynn Noltie | @caitlynnnoltieErika Jacobsen | @erikajacobsen1Ieva Braciulyte | @_ievab_Julia Hart, Mandy Sin | @sandyminMegan Garcia | @yungmaitaimusicNatalie Sampson, RJ Carrier | @rj_carrierTyler Duncan | @littlebabyty 

Filmed at: @yawtheater in Seattle, WA

ZTHEORY Academy Season II

"Dirrty" 

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"Dirrty"

Playing with the juxtaposition of heels being worn in a "working" environment, this project required our season II academy students to get down & "dirrty" dancing as mechanics. This project was shot at the iconic Engel's Repair & Towing, a three generation family owned business on Vashon Island. 

 

CREDITS: Director • Carlie Anderson | @carliieanderson Assistant Director • Natalya Z | @natalyaz_official Executive Producer • Carlie Anderson Producers • Carlie Anderson, Natalya Z & Julia Hart | @juliahart1 Executive Choreographer • Carlie Anderson Associate Choreographers • Ozi Boms | @zebomdiggity, Natalya Z, Julia Hart, Sarah Kendall | @iamsarahbeth Assistant Stylist • Sofi Rossil-Bolanos | @somarobo Videographer • Andrew Valantine | @andvalan Editors • Natalya Z & Carlie Anderson Colorist • Andrew Valantine

 

CHECKOUT VASHON ISLAND BEACHCOMBER'S FEATURE STORY

ZTHEORY Academy Season I

"I Will Survive"

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"I Will Survive"

As ZTHEORY Academy's debut project, we wanted this to come out with a bang, or rather a SPARKLE. This being our first in person program after having gone through the pandemic, we wanted this project to be a celebration of resilience and togetherness. We had the honor of shooting this at SuperNova Seattle, one of Seattle's premiere night clubs. 

 

DIRECTED & CHOREOGRAPHED BY Natalya Z & Carlie Anderson @natalyaz_official & @carliieanderson

PRODUCERS: Natalya Z | @natalyaz_official Carlie Anderson | @carliieanderson Julia Hart | @juliahart1 EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Natalya Z | @natalyaz_official VIDEO PRODUCTION Korrze Media | @korrze VIDEOGRAPHER Matthew Drake | @matthewleedrake PRODUCTION MANAGER Julia Hart | @juliahart1 PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Andrew Valantine | @andvalan MUSIC PRODUCTION Axel Wickstrom | @axelwickstrom DRONE OPERATOR Andrew Valantine | @andvalan EDITOR Natalya Z | @natalyaz_official COLORIST Andrew Valantine | @andvalan

ZTHEORY Company Season I

"Seattle Spirit" 

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"Seattle Spirit"

As ZCo's debut project, this piece was meant to standout and show the versatility of how we move in heels at ZTHEORY, while also serving as on homage to Seattle and it's grunge roots. This project was shot at Dozer's Warehouse, a special space marked with the art of many artists we had shared the space. This project ended up being the last project done before the space was demolished.

 

CREDITS:

▪️Directed, Choreographed, & Edited by Natalya Z | @natalyaz_official ▪️Camera, Lighting, & Color Correction by Andrew Valantine | @andvalan ▪️Music Production: Axel Wickstrom | @axelwickstrom with samples from Nirvana, The White Stripes, & DJ BootOX.

ZTHEORY Company Season I

"Seattle Spirit" at SoulOut Showcase

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