• i’m building a space for creativity, connection and healing…it’s a residency for artist built by artists. follow for updates @desertrade29 •
D E S E R T R A D E @desertrade29 Ryan Heffington’s Residency in 29 Palms, CA • The land housed 7 shabby structures ~ the main 1bdr house, 4 humble bungalows, a workshop and a carport which will become a 2nd workshop. The main house is nearly complete ~ the other 6 buildings and landscaping are next ~ quite the endeavor! Of course we cannot wait ~ so, we’ll start programming the space in May with dance performances, an exhibition, workshops, a lush dinner and ceremonies. follow @desertrade29 for all upcoming news! (first foto by @arianna.lago for @kinfolk)
FEMENINE out now. ❤️🔥 Disfruten mis amores❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥. Directed and Choreographed by Ryan Heffington. song written by me and @anamancebomusic @deemaddj Produced by @nickgodmode and me:) Credits: Director and Choreographer: @ryan.heffington Co-Choreographer: @ryanmarkspencer E.P By: Notion Produce by: Robert Valentino Production Manager: Morgana Yasmeen Production House: SuperFriends Prod X Happy I’m Sad Label: @giantmusic Commissioned by: @enzo.borrelli DP By: Fredrick Jacobi 1st AC: @konradmikey Steadycam Opp: Jazz Wheeler Gaffer: Arthur Grigoryan BB Electric: Joey Simpson Key Grib: Akorede Amole Swing: Per-Arthur Art Dept by: Zak Schlegel, Elena Stonaker, Abbey Smith Editing by: @ninamcneely Coloring by: @foxkatherine_ Wardrobe Stylists: Sa Ra Sachs, Adrian Gilliland, Ryan Heffington Hair by: @antoinemartinez Makeup by: @loftjet Makeup Assist: Lindsay Martins Dancers: @sharleen.temple @kyracolee @allthatjasss @_justaugustine @josegabeee @dvvsk_ Associate Choreographer: @zakryanschlegel Set P.A Juan M Cruz Set P.A Charlie Agguirre Set P.A Moises Ledesma
The story of Ryan Heffington’s Residency D E S E R T R A D E / @desertrade29 29 Palms, CA In July of 2020, when the world was in disarray, with so many questions unanswered, i followed my instinct and moved to where felt like the edge of the world, the Mojave Desert, CA. Like most of us, I was searching for solace. With stunning views of mountains for as far I could see, and the sound of silence, I found myself isolated away from my friends and community. A community builder by nature, where now was my foundation to bring people together and enjoy life? Like I did in LA over nearly 3 decades, I started throwing a dance night, at the last bar, appropriately named THE OUT THERE BAR, on the edge of the world, that brought queers, marines, bikers, locals and Brenda an 81 yr old dance enthusiast together in the name of having a good time. We danced and partied together, met new friends and sweated a lot. However once a month or every few months thrashing on the dance floor wasn’t as fulfilling as i hoped. That’s when the universe interjected. My neighbor, a realtor, asked if I wanted to see an ‘unique’ property she was to put on the market that following Monday. “It’s not for everyone”she stated. Who doesn’t love looking at potential dream properties, even if were just for dreaming. With a friend we casually arrived and within 10 steps onto the property, I grabbed and squeezed her hand whispering, “I’m opening a residency”. And here we are. follow @desertrade29 for updates programming
The story of Ryan Heffington’s Residency D E S E R T R A D E / @desertrade29 29 Palms, CA In July of 2020, when the world was in disarray, with so many questions unanswered, i followed my instinct and moved to where felt like the edge of the world, the Mojave Desert, CA. Like most of us, I was searching for solace. With stunning views of mountains for as far I could see, and the sound of silence, I found myself isolated away from my friends and community. A community builder by nature, where now was my foundation to bring people together and enjoy life? Like I did in LA over nearly 3 decades, I started throwing a dance night, at the last bar, appropriately named THE OUT THERE BAR, on the edge of the world, that brought queers, marines, bikers, locals and Brenda an 81 yr old dance enthusiast together in the name of having a good time. We danced and partied together, met new friends and sweated a lot. However once a month or every few months thrashing on the dance floor wasn’t as fulfilling as i hoped. That’s when the universe interjected. My neighbor, a realtor, asked if I wanted to see an ‘unique’ property she was to put on the market that following Monday. “It’s not for everyone”she stated. Who doesn’t love looking at potential dream properties, even if were just for dreaming. With a friend we casually arrived and within 10 steps onto the property, I grabbed and squeezed her hand whispering, “I’m opening a residency”. And here we are. follow @desertrade29 for updates programming
The story of Ryan Heffington’s Residency D E S E R T R A D E / @desertrade29 29 Palms, CA In July of 2020, when the world was in disarray, with so many questions unanswered, i followed my instinct and moved to where felt like the edge of the world, the Mojave Desert, CA. Like most of us, I was searching for solace. With stunning views of mountains for as far I could see, and the sound of silence, I found myself isolated away from my friends and community. A community builder by nature, where now was my foundation to bring people together and enjoy life? Like I did in LA over nearly 3 decades, I started throwing a dance night, at the last bar, appropriately named THE OUT THERE BAR, on the edge of the world, that brought queers, marines, bikers, locals and Brenda an 81 yr old dance enthusiast together in the name of having a good time. We danced and partied together, met new friends and sweated a lot. However once a month or every few months thrashing on the dance floor wasn’t as fulfilling as i hoped. That’s when the universe interjected. My neighbor, a realtor, asked if I wanted to see an ‘unique’ property she was to put on the market that following Monday. “It’s not for everyone”she stated. Who doesn’t love looking at potential dream properties, even if were just for dreaming. With a friend we casually arrived and within 10 steps onto the property, I grabbed and squeezed her hand whispering, “I’m opening a residency”. And here we are. follow @desertrade29 for updates programming
The story of Ryan Heffington’s Residency D E S E R T R A D E / @desertrade29 29 Palms, CA In July of 2020, when the world was in disarray, with so many questions unanswered, i followed my instinct and moved to where felt like the edge of the world, the Mojave Desert, CA. Like most of us, I was searching for solace. With stunning views of mountains for as far I could see, and the sound of silence, I found myself isolated away from my friends and community. A community builder by nature, where now was my foundation to bring people together and enjoy life? Like I did in LA over nearly 3 decades, I started throwing a dance night, at the last bar, appropriately named THE OUT THERE BAR, on the edge of the world, that brought queers, marines, bikers, locals and Brenda an 81 yr old dance enthusiast together in the name of having a good time. We danced and partied together, met new friends and sweated a lot. However once a month or every few months thrashing on the dance floor wasn’t as fulfilling as i hoped. That’s when the universe interjected. My neighbor, a realtor, asked if I wanted to see an ‘unique’ property she was to put on the market that following Monday. “It’s not for everyone”she stated. Who doesn’t love looking at potential dream properties, even if were just for dreaming. With a friend we casually arrived and within 10 steps onto the property, I grabbed and squeezed her hand whispering, “I’m opening a residency”. And here we are. follow @desertrade29 for updates programming
The story of Ryan Heffington’s Residency D E S E R T R A D E / @desertrade29 29 Palms, CA In July of 2020, when the world was in disarray, with so many questions unanswered, i followed my instinct and moved to where felt like the edge of the world, the Mojave Desert, CA. Like most of us, I was searching for solace. With stunning views of mountains for as far I could see, and the sound of silence, I found myself isolated away from my friends and community. A community builder by nature, where now was my foundation to bring people together and enjoy life? Like I did in LA over nearly 3 decades, I started throwing a dance night, at the last bar, appropriately named THE OUT THERE BAR, on the edge of the world, that brought queers, marines, bikers, locals and Brenda an 81 yr old dance enthusiast together in the name of having a good time. We danced and partied together, met new friends and sweated a lot. However once a month or every few months thrashing on the dance floor wasn’t as fulfilling as i hoped. That’s when the universe interjected. My neighbor, a realtor, asked if I wanted to see an ‘unique’ property she was to put on the market that following Monday. “It’s not for everyone”she stated. Who doesn’t love looking at potential dream properties, even if were just for dreaming. With a friend we casually arrived and within 10 steps onto the property, I grabbed and squeezed her hand whispering, “I’m opening a residency”. And here we are. follow @desertrade29 for updates programming
The story of Ryan Heffington’s Residency D E S E R T R A D E / @desertrade29 29 Palms, CA In July of 2020, when the world was in disarray, with so many questions unanswered, i followed my instinct and moved to where felt like the edge of the world, the Mojave Desert, CA. Like most of us, I was searching for solace. With stunning views of mountains for as far I could see, and the sound of silence, I found myself isolated away from my friends and community. A community builder by nature, where now was my foundation to bring people together and enjoy life? Like I did in LA over nearly 3 decades, I started throwing a dance night, at the last bar, appropriately named THE OUT THERE BAR, on the edge of the world, that brought queers, marines, bikers, locals and Brenda an 81 yr old dance enthusiast together in the name of having a good time. We danced and partied together, met new friends and sweated a lot. However once a month or every few months thrashing on the dance floor wasn’t as fulfilling as i hoped. That’s when the universe interjected. My neighbor, a realtor, asked if I wanted to see an ‘unique’ property she was to put on the market that following Monday. “It’s not for everyone”she stated. Who doesn’t love looking at potential dream properties, even if were just for dreaming. With a friend we casually arrived and within 10 steps onto the property, I grabbed and squeezed her hand whispering, “I’m opening a residency”. And here we are. follow @desertrade29 for updates programming
The story of Ryan Heffington’s Residency D E S E R T R A D E / @desertrade29 29 Palms, CA In July of 2020, when the world was in disarray, with so many questions unanswered, i followed my instinct and moved to where felt like the edge of the world, the Mojave Desert, CA. Like most of us, I was searching for solace. With stunning views of mountains for as far I could see, and the sound of silence, I found myself isolated away from my friends and community. A community builder by nature, where now was my foundation to bring people together and enjoy life? Like I did in LA over nearly 3 decades, I started throwing a dance night, at the last bar, appropriately named THE OUT THERE BAR, on the edge of the world, that brought queers, marines, bikers, locals and Brenda an 81 yr old dance enthusiast together in the name of having a good time. We danced and partied together, met new friends and sweated a lot. However once a month or every few months thrashing on the dance floor wasn’t as fulfilling as i hoped. That’s when the universe interjected. My neighbor, a realtor, asked if I wanted to see an ‘unique’ property she was to put on the market that following Monday. “It’s not for everyone”she stated. Who doesn’t love looking at potential dream properties, even if were just for dreaming. With a friend we casually arrived and within 10 steps onto the property, I grabbed and squeezed her hand whispering, “I’m opening a residency”. And here we are. follow @desertrade29 for updates programming
The story of Ryan Heffington’s Residency D E S E R T R A D E / @desertrade29 29 Palms, CA In July of 2020, when the world was in disarray, with so many questions unanswered, i followed my instinct and moved to where felt like the edge of the world, the Mojave Desert, CA. Like most of us, I was searching for solace. With stunning views of mountains for as far I could see, and the sound of silence, I found myself isolated away from my friends and community. A community builder by nature, where now was my foundation to bring people together and enjoy life? Like I did in LA over nearly 3 decades, I started throwing a dance night, at the last bar, appropriately named THE OUT THERE BAR, on the edge of the world, that brought queers, marines, bikers, locals and Brenda an 81 yr old dance enthusiast together in the name of having a good time. We danced and partied together, met new friends and sweated a lot. However once a month or every few months thrashing on the dance floor wasn’t as fulfilling as i hoped. That’s when the universe interjected. My neighbor, a realtor, asked if I wanted to see an ‘unique’ property she was to put on the market that following Monday. “It’s not for everyone”she stated. Who doesn’t love looking at potential dream properties, even if were just for dreaming. With a friend we casually arrived and within 10 steps onto the property, I grabbed and squeezed her hand whispering, “I’m opening a residency”. And here we are. follow @desertrade29 for updates programming
The story of Ryan Heffington’s Residency D E S E R T R A D E / @desertrade29 29 Palms, CA In July of 2020, when the world was in disarray, with so many questions unanswered, i followed my instinct and moved to where felt like the edge of the world, the Mojave Desert, CA. Like most of us, I was searching for solace. With stunning views of mountains for as far I could see, and the sound of silence, I found myself isolated away from my friends and community. A community builder by nature, where now was my foundation to bring people together and enjoy life? Like I did in LA over nearly 3 decades, I started throwing a dance night, at the last bar, appropriately named THE OUT THERE BAR, on the edge of the world, that brought queers, marines, bikers, locals and Brenda an 81 yr old dance enthusiast together in the name of having a good time. We danced and partied together, met new friends and sweated a lot. However once a month or every few months thrashing on the dance floor wasn’t as fulfilling as i hoped. That’s when the universe interjected. My neighbor, a realtor, asked if I wanted to see an ‘unique’ property she was to put on the market that following Monday. “It’s not for everyone”she stated. Who doesn’t love looking at potential dream properties, even if were just for dreaming. With a friend we casually arrived and within 10 steps onto the property, I grabbed and squeezed her hand whispering, “I’m opening a residency”. And here we are. follow @desertrade29 for updates programming
The story of Ryan Heffington’s Residency D E S E R T R A D E / @desertrade29 29 Palms, CA In July of 2020, when the world was in disarray, with so many questions unanswered, i followed my instinct and moved to where felt like the edge of the world, the Mojave Desert, CA. Like most of us, I was searching for solace. With stunning views of mountains for as far I could see, and the sound of silence, I found myself isolated away from my friends and community. A community builder by nature, where now was my foundation to bring people together and enjoy life? Like I did in LA over nearly 3 decades, I started throwing a dance night, at the last bar, appropriately named THE OUT THERE BAR, on the edge of the world, that brought queers, marines, bikers, locals and Brenda an 81 yr old dance enthusiast together in the name of having a good time. We danced and partied together, met new friends and sweated a lot. However once a month or every few months thrashing on the dance floor wasn’t as fulfilling as i hoped. That’s when the universe interjected. My neighbor, a realtor, asked if I wanted to see an ‘unique’ property she was to put on the market that following Monday. “It’s not for everyone”she stated. Who doesn’t love looking at potential dream properties, even if were just for dreaming. With a friend we casually arrived and within 10 steps onto the property, I grabbed and squeezed her hand whispering, “I’m opening a residency”. And here we are. follow @desertrade29 for updates programming
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• Had the pleasure to Direct K€śHÅ’s #ONLYLOVETOUR thanks to all the artists who contributed to the experience @n8thankim @jillymeyers @charissakroeger @derektabada logan
• Had the pleasure to Direct K€śHÅ’s #ONLYLOVETOUR thanks to all the artists who contributed to the experience @n8thankim @jillymeyers @charissakroeger @derektabada logan
• Had the pleasure to Direct K€śHÅ’s #ONLYLOVETOUR thanks to all the artists who contributed to the experience @n8thankim @jillymeyers @charissakroeger @derektabada logan
• Had the pleasure to Direct K€śHÅ’s #ONLYLOVETOUR thanks to all the artists who contributed to the experience @n8thankim @jillymeyers @charissakroeger @derektabada logan
• #TEDTALK How to access happiness through dance • featuring @ryanmarkspencer @nicogoofs • @ted #ted •
• new video i directed / edited for @petardarkholme for his collaboration with @studionymos •
