Media, Reviews, Resources
Kowalsky sits as Panelist at Virtual Summit for National Dance Educator’s Organization
Kowalsky will be a panelist as part of a virtual summit, where she’ll contribute her experience in co-founding the Student Dance Summit. The event was born out of a pursuit to nurture the next generation of dancers and dance makers by expanding dance education and performance opportunities for children and teens in the Hudson Valley. The Student Dance Summit, a full day of dance for children and teens ages 8-18 , includes master classes, a community dance making experience, a performance of work by student choreographers, and a talk-back with the artists. Kowalsky pioneered the mentorship curriculum for the student choreographers.
Released June 22, 2026
NYC Village Halloween Parade Documentary
Kowalsky has choreographed the Grand Marshal float for various iterations of the NYC Halloween Parade.
This particular documentary followed the (2024) 51st NYC Halloween Parade, with Grand Marshal André de Shields. The central theme was “MEOWWWW”, and Kowalsky’s job was to organize over 80 “Childless Cat Ladies” for One Million audience members watching 73,000 participants in the processional. Leighann is featured near minute 17:00!
Released October 27th, 2025
Gaudanse, Inc.’s ‘nanibu’ premieres in New Orleans, by Louisiana Weekly
Kowalsky photographed for Gaudanse while the company was in residency at Kaatsbaan in Tivoli. The images received national recognition ahead of the nanibu premiere and performance at the Marigny Opera in April, 2025.
The production stars Imani Gaudin, a New Orleans native and the founding artistic director of gaudanse (Gaudanse, Inc.), a nonprofit organization founded in 2021 that uplifts local artists through multidisciplinary movement and dance. Her performance partner, Christian Warner, a fellow gaudanse performer, sound designer and New York-based interdisciplinary artist, also stars in the production. Together, their experiences and bodies intertwine to tell the story of the fictional kingdom of Nagaua, a place ruled by love and peace but where prosperity comes at a cost. The main character, Nanibu, must face answering the calls of duty and destiny by ascending the throne while contending with her own grief and mourning.
Released April, 2025