Biography, notable works, and ongoing collaborations define Aszure Barton’s remarkable career. As founder and director of AB&A, established in New York in the early 2000s, she has created a platform for innovative choreographers and performing artists. Barton serves as a Resident Artist at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and as House Choreographer for Gauthier Dance | Theaterhaus Stuttgart, enriching both programs with her unique voice. Her collaborative spirit is reflected in projects with legends and contemporary icons alike, including Mikhail Baryshnikov, Jessica Chastain, Misty Copeland, Alan Cumming, and Cyndi Lauper.
Key career milestones include the world premiere of A a | a B: B E N D at Kampnagel (Hamburg) in 2023, with a US premiere planned for 2025 and Toronto performances announced for 2025. Barton’s excellence has earned critical accolades such as a Bessie Award and Canada’s Arts & Letters Award, and she is recognized as an official ambassador of contemporary choreography in Canada. For fans and followers, her official social channels and partner organizations provide ongoing updates and behind-the-scenes insights into her artistic process.