community . collaboration . collective .
Meet the artists who make it happen.
HeatherKroe
Choreographer/ Founding Artistic Director
Heather Kroe (she/her) is a New York City based choreographer, dancer, and teacher originally from Detroit, Michigan. Kroe studied under Valentina Barsukova at Valentina’s School of Ballet in Clawson, Michigan and went on to obtain her BFA in Dance and BA in psychology as well as a minor art therapy from Marymount Manhattan College. During her time at Marymount, Kroe performed works by David Parsons, Martha Graham, Christian Von Howard among others. Additionally, she was a part of Marymount’s select performance company where she had the pleasure of performing pieces by Twyla Tharp, Jenn Freeman, Darshan Singh-Bhueller, Katie Langan, Jenn Archibald and more.
JessBillings
Jessica Billings (she/her) is a dancer, choreographer, and teaching artist originally from Acton, MA. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Dance & Environmental Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as well as certifications in group fitness, personal training, and fitness nutrition from the American Council on Exercise. Movement is a core aspect of her identity and remains the driving force in her artistic exploration of dance. She values versatility and embraces the variations of concert and commercial work. Billings has trained and performed with companies such as Brickhouse XPro, Barrio Dance Factory, Jin Wen Yu Dance, and Boston Community Dance Project. She is currently based in Brooklyn, NY and is thrilled to be dancing with KROEMovement!
AllisonFeller
Allison Feller (she/her) graduated from Marymount Manhattan College in 2023 with a B.F.A. In Dance and a B.A. in Psychology. At Marymount, she performed works of various choreographers including Rodney Hamilton, Sidra Bell, Sekou McMiller, Netta Yerushalmy, Nancy Lushington, and Anthony Morigerato. Currently, Allison is pursuing her Master of Social Work degree and is working as a freelance dance artist. She has been working with KROEMovement since its establishment in 2024, and has performed in Weekday Disco at DanceSpace and Centenary University with the collective.
MonetJones
Monet Jones (she/her) is a professional dancer raised in Union, New Jersey. She graduated from Marymount Manhattan College in May 2023 with a BFA in Dance (Modern) and a minor in Business Management. Performing throughout her career has helped her uncover new aspects of herself, both spiritually and mentally. As she is adamant about showcasing the delicate and authentic elements of dance artistry to social perspectives, her passion and contribution to the creative industry continues to expand. Jones is actively expanding her artistry through continued involvement in the fashion industry and modeling as well as developing her individual artistic voice through written word and poetry.
LianaWilson-Graff
Liana Wilson-Graff (she/her) is a movement artist, writer, and non-profit administrator based in New York City. A graduate of Haverford College (’23), Liana majored in Dance, with minors in Africana Studies and English Literature (B.A.). As a dance major at Bryn Mawr College, she performed in contemporary, hip hop, and West African works by Melanie Cotton, Paul Taylor, Brittany Whitmoyer Fishel, Peaches Jones, and Urban Bush Women. Since graduation she has participated in Dance Hub: Italy and performed in a work by multidisciplinary performance artist Jude Markey Smith. With a focus on the intersections of modern dance, social dance, and Africana studies, Liana brings a unique perspective to her work. She also writes reviews of dance performances around the city for Splash Magazine!
MariWitwer
Mari Witwer is a New York City–based artist originally from Western Massachusetts. She moved to NYC in 2019 to attend Marymount Manhattan College, where she earned a BFA in Dance with a concentration in Jazz and a BA in Business with a focus on Fashion. Since graduating, Mari has continued to pursue her dance career in the city, performing works by Mary Ann Lamb and Jessica Lee Goldyn. She is currently training to become a certified Pilates instructor and looks forward to teaching in the studio while continuing to audition and explore her artistic passions. The 2025 season marks Mari’s first performance with KROEMovement.